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When I was visiting in Seattle, my sister-in-law would make a green smoothie every morning for herself and her daughter. I got a taste. I decided to give them a try at home. I’ve tried different combinations of fruit and vegetables, but the formula I made today came out especially good. I do believe I feel more energetic, so I may put this into my afternoon routine. When I get home from school (especially the first two weeks), I am exhausted. The green smoothie may be just the thing to give me a boost for the rest of the day. Also, it’s really good for you.
Today’s recipe: half a banana, half an avocado, a handful of baby spinach, half a cup of almond milk, one Greek 100 calorie yogurt with fruit, and a toss of almonds. Yummy!
I’ve discovered that the basic recipe is 1 cup of fruit, 2 cups of leafy vegetable, 1 cup of liquid, and a tablespoon of nuts. All this in the blender that’s been dormant under the counter set on “liquid” for a few seconds, and there you have it. Cheers!
This is a quick Slice of Life post, but I am so energized I think I’ll go to yoga class!
Reflections on the Teche 
I’ve never had a green smoothie! I’m going to try it! I usually come home from school exhausted AND starving, and it’s easy to grab chips or chocolate. This seems much healthier and energizing! Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Me too, so I am glad to find a healthy alternative. There are lots of recipes online.
No ice? Sounds so delicious, will try it & share the recipe too. First I need a blender though!
Ice would thin it out some. It’s quite thick without. May be worth getting a blender.
I hear you Margret but sorry to say, that green does not look appetizing to me. Members of my family walk around with their colored drinks but I can’t get into it. So I’m sitting back and watching you from the sidelines.
I’m reading your comment while I have another green smoothie. Today I tried apple because I was out of bananas and it was a definite apple sauce flavor and texture. If you have trouble drinking texture, you may not be able to do it, but I think you should try a taste.
Margaret — Thanks for sharing the recipe. My favorite smoothie is blueberries, spinach, banana, dried dates, and a spoonful of unsweetened cocoa with almond milk. I’m going to try your green smoothie. (Mine is more chocolately blue in appearance than green, despite the spinach.)
And I am going to try your recipe. Blueberries are my favorite!
Sounds good, Margaret…I love berries in my smoothies. And kale.