Remember earlier this week I bought the Green Smoothie Bible? Done. And it’s a great read. The author explains the benefits of drinking green smoothies and shares some tasty recipes.
So what are green smoothies?
Simply put they are fruit smoothies with green leafy veggies like spinach, bok choy, kale, lettuce, cilantro, parsley, swiss chard etc.
Green in colour, the smoothies are yummy and they taste like fruit.
What’s the big deal?
Honestly for me, the smoothies have helped me kick my terrible breakfast and snacking habits – toast, toast and more toast. I’ve always loved fruit smoothies. I started researching about the benefits of the green and everything just clicked. I am a big salad gal. I love veggies. But some days I suck and I don’t get my recommended daily greens and fruits. By drinking a green smoothie, I am getting a little extra nutritional goodness every day. Salad in a smoothie? Indeed.
No fail green smoothie recipe: greens + fruit + water = A tasty green smoothie
Add a little sweetness if you choose. Generally I use a dab of agave nectar.
I’ve been experimenting all week. I used cilantro, kale, spinach (tried and true) and swiss chard. I’ve added pear, apple, banana, frozen mango or raspberry, and avocado as my fruits. I’ve tried to keep it simple. I choose one fruit and a banana and my greens.
Of course my blender went on the fritz.
My kitchen is now without blender. Fortunately I still have my one glass smoothie maker. For now it will do. In the long run (this week) I need to pick up a new one. My old one was a cheap model and it gave me a good run. I want to invest in a solid blender. I covet the Vitamix. Sadly it is not in my future. I’ll go with either a Cuisinart or a KitchenAid. Any other suggestions?
I love love love my Breville blender. Half the cost of the Vitamix or Blendtec, but I think just as powerful.