A delicious green smoothie that is fresh, zesty and refreshing. A great way to bring in spring!
Don’t be scared of the green-ness- the fruit and the mint make it quite delicious!
Recipe: Zesty & Refreshing Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- a handful of green leafy veggies: such as baby spinach, spinach, kale, swiss chard etc
- 1/4 frozen orange (the peel and pith to be kept on)*
- 1 kiwi fruit- skin peeled off (though you can keep skin on for extra fibre)
- 1/8 of a lime (the peel and pith to be kept on)*
- a few mint leaves
- ~about a cup of water (adjust to desired consistency)
- optional extras: flax seeds; lecithin granules (non-gm);
How to:
- Add all the ingredients and blend till smooth. Adjust water (you may need more or less) to get your desired smoothie consistency.
*As you are using the skin, these ingredients are best if organic.
Enjoy!
Other smoothie recipes on healthfoodlover.com:
- Purple Kefir Smoothie
- Macadamia, Banana and Mesquite Smoothie
- Strawberry Kale Smoothie
- Icy Whole Watermelon Juice
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