Faith's Everyday Green Smoothie
A basic recipe for a green smoothie that can be adapted to your preferences.
Servings 2 large smoothies
Ingredients
- 1 banana, fresh or frozen
- 1-2 cups frozen fruit (mangoes, pineapple, cherries, berries are good ones) or an apple Use more fruit at first, gradually start using less fruit and more greens.
- 2 large handfuls spinach or mixed power greens like kale and swiss chard
- 1 thumb-sized nub fresh ginger root
- 2 cups water or mix of apple juice and water
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds (if desired, it does make it really thick)
Instructions
- Blend all together. If your blender is not very strong, blend greens and water first, then add fruit for optimum smoothness. Pour into two large glasses and drink up!
