We’ve all grown up with grandma’s well meaning advice about eating those leafy greens. Getting some greens into a meal is a great way to get extra nutrients, but green smoothies are a whole different ball game. Throw in some bitter greens and no sugar, and the thought of a green smoothie can make you start feeling quite bovine. With the right mix of ingredients however, green smoothies can be quite delicious and a great way to pack in those health benefits. What’s more, this chlorophyll rich drink can work as a healthy breakfast, a midday snack or a post workout replenisher when you need something light and nutritious.
If you’ve been thinking about introducing healthy smoothies into your diet and want to explore going green, we’ve got the perfect healthy green smoothie recipe to get you started. You are likely to have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already and a blender is all the equipment you’ll need. So give this simple, delicious smoothie recipe a go!
| This recipe yields a single serving of green smoothie. You can double the ingredients to double the serving. Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit (banana, apple, or mixed berries) 1 cup fresh greens (spinach, kale, or lettuce) 1/2-1 cup milk (almond, coconut, soy or cow’s milk) 1/2 tbsp ground seeds (flax, chia or pumpkin seeds) |
| Method Place all the ingredients, except the milk, into a high speed blender. Add half the quantity of milk to begin with. Blend on high until smooth. Gradually add in the milk as you blend, to get the consistency you like. Serve immediately. |
PRO TIP!
Those wilting greens in your fridge that you’d forgotten about and were about to trash? Freeze them instead and use them in a green smoothie!