I have always been a fan of eating my greens, but these days, drinking them is my ideal method of consumption. Below is my most favoritist (yes, that's a word in my house) green smoothie recipe.
A few things about my smoothies (and smoothies in general):
- I drink them every day. I have to, if I don't I don't have any energy, my tummy feels bloated, and I simply feel off.
- This recipe is pretty hefty because I use it as a meal replacement. If you don't want it as a meal replacement, back off the fruits some if you want.
- I've read that it is important to drink your smoothie relatively soon after making it so that the nutrients don't break down. Also, I've read that if the smoothie is stored in an airtight container, the nutrients last longer. Therefore, I make my smoothies in the mornings before work and store them in mason jars filled to the very top.
Oh how I love the bright green goodness.
I suggest investing in these. These lids make smoothies much more on-the-go friendly.
The hubster loves it when I have leftovers for him - a green shot to go along with breakfast :)
Here's the recipe:
Layer the ingredients in this order:
- 1 C frozen mango
- 1 1/2 cup frozen bananas
- 1 T sunbutter (or whatever nut butter you use - this is the only one I'm not allergic to)
- 1 T chia seeds
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
- 16 oz water
I'm a Trader Joe's nut - I know. You just can't beat their prices!
I blend it down and add more spinach when there is more space. I use a normal blender. No…it is not the best or as convenient as a Vitamix or Ninja but it does the job. You can't use the fact that your blender isn't good enough as a reason to not make smoothies. Just do it!
There you go! This smoothie is my staple. I love it and look forward to it every morning and lunch. I would like to learn and create more recipes to change it up a bit. Keep an eye out for more recipes!
Feel free to leave your own smoothie recipes below for me and others to try!
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