Go Green

Everybody could use a little more green, right? A green smoothie is an excellent way to get a leg up on your recommend servings of fruits and vegetables and may just help you get your leg up when needed. Trust me, you can't taste the spinach. By that one cup of spinach  with 7 tiny calories you also receive  vitamin A, vitamin C, and a bonus of iron and calcium. It couldn't be easier to make and you can pour it into your 'to go' cup and take with you. If the green color puts you off - add a cup of blueberries and you can go purple.

Green Smoothie

2 Bananas

1 cup strawberries, frozen

1 cup peaches, frozen

1 cup baby spinach, fresh

3 - 4 cups filtered water

Place the banana, strawberries, and peaches in your blender and pour in filtered water.  Blend, starting on low and gradually working up to high, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Blend until a vortex is created (i.e. tornado looking thing in the center), add your baby spinach and blend for approximately 1 more minute. 

Store unused portions in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before serving any stored smoothie. Enjoy!

Note:  This works best with a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. If you are using a non-commercial blender, your smoothie may not be as smooth and you may have to blend longer. Use less or more water depending on desired thickness. Feel free to experiment with different fruits and greens and remember...you can always add more green!