By now, I hope my blog expresses my belief that food should taste great and make you feel good. I insist that my recipes meet those qualifications. I’m not the type to stomach a shot of nasty wheatgrass just because it’s nutritious. Why should I let something that doesn’t taste good pass my lips when there are so many delicious, healthy options around?
Green Machine Smoothie
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Serves: 1
Recipe Modified from: cookieandkate
Ingredients
- 1 granny smith apple (preferably organic), cut into big pieces or one pear
- 2 cups of kale (pull leaves from two stalks to make two cups) or 2 cups spinach
- 1 lime (juiced or remove the seeds and add the flesh, too) or one lemon
- 1 small handful of cilantro (pull the leaves from the stalks)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons ginger (mine came from a jar but you can grate fresh ginger instead)
- ⅓ cup chopped frozen banana (entirely optional, add if you want a more creamy texture)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve with a straw.
Photo Credit: cookieandkate