Smoothies, rather green smoothies, are my new favourite drink.
I have at least 1 a day or 2 a day – one in the morning and another for a pick me up during the day.
I start with almond milk or orange juice. Then I add a banana and mangoes or strawberries. A spoonful chia or flax seeds is next.
I’ll use agave nectar for sweetness. For the green I usually go with spinach. (I eat so much spinach that I always have it on hand.) Sometimes I will use kale or swiss chard.
I’ve also started using coconut water (when I can find it) in place of the juice or almond milk. Lately I’ve also been using avocados. So tasty!
But I am pretty much a beginner when it comes to green smoothies. Fruit smoothies are easy. Just add fruit and a liquid. Done. I think the trick with green smoothies is to make the smoothie taste like a fruit smoothie even though there’s tons of greens in it.
I bought, The Green Smoothie Bible, for inspiration. I can’t wait to get blending!