Hi Everyone!
One of my favorite things to eat is a green smoothie. It's sweet, delicious, packed with nutrients and really quick to make. Most often I make this as my breakfast but I sometimes swap it out as my lunch, snack or even dinner for work. It's versatile because you can use different types of greens and fruit to suit your liking. I'm going to show you my normal "go to" green smoothie. This recipe is tried and true for me so I can make it in about 5 minutes. I always have the ingredients on hand so I never have to worry about whether or not I can make it. This recipe makes roughly 30 ounces of smoothie which is a full meal for me but it can made bigger or smaller - whatever you like.
One of my favorite things to eat is a green smoothie. It's sweet, delicious, packed with nutrients and really quick to make. Most often I make this as my breakfast but I sometimes swap it out as my lunch, snack or even dinner for work. It's versatile because you can use different types of greens and fruit to suit your liking. I'm going to show you my normal "go to" green smoothie. This recipe is tried and true for me so I can make it in about 5 minutes. I always have the ingredients on hand so I never have to worry about whether or not I can make it. This recipe makes roughly 30 ounces of smoothie which is a full meal for me but it can made bigger or smaller - whatever you like.
Ingredients:
Kefir Water, 1- 1.5 Cups
Spinach, 2-3 Large Handfuls
Stevia, 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp
Apple, 1
Frozen Banana, 1
Frozen Berries, 1/4 -1/2 Cup
I use a high speed blender which I highly recommend if you plan on making a lot of smoothies. They are an investment but there are countless uses for them if you make use of it. I make smoothies, almond milk, nut butters, flours, cookies, soups, etc. which I wouldn't be able to do with a less expensive blender without burning out the motor. I love my blender and use it constantly.
When adding the ingredients, you want to start with the softest ingredients first and end with the hardest. So add your ingredients in the order I have them listed.
Liquids first, then pack in the spinach.
Peel, core and chop up the apple into chunks.
The smaller the pieces you cut up, the less work your blender will have to do. Especially with frozen items!
Add the apples and banana.
Top with the frozen berries.
Blend, blend, blend!
I blend for about 45-60 seconds (my blender has a preset smoothie button for convenience and consistency). If you are using a less expensive blender, you may need to go a little longer to help really make it smooth. You can also cut your ingredients into smaller pieces and that will also help with the blending. Do not go too long though or else your blender will start to heat the ingredients because of the friction from the blade. If you use frozen ingredients like bananas and berries, it will help keep your smoothie cold without the need for ice.
Once it is smooth, I pour mine into a glass and drink it with my beautiful glass straws. I typically make and drink it right away, but you can save any leftover in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It will begin to settle and separate as it sits but that is fine, just shake it up before you drink it. If you keep it any longer than 24 hours, it will start to oxidize and the flavor will change as it loses its freshness.
You can use whatever combination of flavors you like, especially during the summer when there is a lot of fresh fruit in season. I will swap out spinach for baby kale too and I sometimes use 2 pitted medjool dates in place of the Stevia. If you want to make it, just get creative and use whatever you like!
Hugs and Love!
Christal
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