I had no idea this smoothie would turn out as good as it did, but it did not disappoint! I basically packed it full of all the leftover green leaves in my fridge (I had lots of chard and beet leaves leftover from making my raw marinara sauce) and the taste came out amazing! Let us … Continue reading Pineapple Pear Smoothie with Beet, Carrot & Swiss Chard Leaves
Category: Green Smoothies
Smoothies made with leafy green veggies such as kale, spinach, chard and romaine
Mango Spinach Lime Cilantro Smoothie
Another one of my favorite green smoothies! And yes, it includes spinach once again. Hmmm, I think I'm beginning to notice a pattern here... In your high powered blender, put in: - 2 to 3 cups coconut water - 3 mangoes - 3 handfuls spinach - 2 handfuls cilantro - juice of 1 lime - … Continue reading Mango Spinach Lime Cilantro Smoothie
Berry Mix Superfood Smoothie
New Favorite Smoothie! Well, favorite berry smoothie anyway. I put every berry mix in possible that I have. And, surprisingly enough, it is a green smoothie too, with the addition of kale and spirulina. Let us begin! In your high powered blender, put in: - 2 to 3 cups coconut water - 3 to 4 … Continue reading Berry Mix Superfood Smoothie
Green Goodness Smoothie
This is a power-packed green smoothie to start the day or for an afternoon pick me up! You will need: - 2 frozen bananas - 1 pear - 3 to 4 lacinato kale leaves - 1/2 a large cucumber or one small cucumber - 3 celery sticks - 1/2 to 1 green bell pepper - 1 … Continue reading Green Goodness Smoothie
Pineapple Kale Coconut Water Smoothie
Another superfood smoothie! Let us begin! In your high powered blender, blend: 1/4 of a pineapple (about 4 cups). This can be frozen or fresh. If you want frozen, you will have to add either more coconut water, or more water for blending. 3 cups coconut water (or one large 17,5 oz can) 4 to … Continue reading Pineapple Kale Coconut Water Smoothie
Orange Basil Cilantro Smoothie
This is my favorite go-to morning pick-me-up green smoothie! The taste is soooo refreshing and delicious and the colors are so vibrant! Let us begin! In a blender, put in: - 2 to 3 organic oranges - About 1 cup water - About 2 large handfuls of fresh organic spinach - About two handfuls of fresh basil … Continue reading Orange Basil Cilantro Smoothie
Carrot Leaf, Apple & Kale with Acerola Smoothie
LOOK AT THAT GORGEOUS COLOR! I recently found frozen acerola at Central Market. In Brazil I looooved eating these fruits, and they are so good for you! I came up with a delicous smoothie using acerola! If you don't have it, don't worry. The apple in this works fine too! - about 1 cup of … Continue reading Carrot Leaf, Apple & Kale with Acerola Smoothie
Coconut Cucumber Kale Delight!
A great tasting green smoothie! - 2 to 3 cups coconut water - abotu 4 celery stems - 1/2 cucumber - handful of parsley - couple leaves of kale Throw in the parsley and coconut water first, and gradually add in the other ingredients so that they fully blend. You have to have a strong, … Continue reading Coconut Cucumber Kale Delight!
