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    • Green Smoothie

      Posted at 1:12 pm by pinchdollop, on October 24, 2013

      Green Smoothie

      So, in the struggle to get that pound of raw veggies in, I find it helps to hide them a little! Even if you can’t taste them, you’re still getting the nutrients! So, I make this almost every morning, and despite giving up my coffee addiction, this seems to give me more than enough energy that I need to get my day going. It’s incredibly filling with all of that fiber, and tastes super fresh from the lime and ginger! Make sure to leave your lime rind on, as that’s the best part! (The glass in this photo was made for me by a dear friend, Justin Teodoro. Message me if you like these and want info on how to get them)!

      1 green apple, cut into 4

      1/2 c ice

      1/2 c water

      1 lime wedge, skin on

      1/4″ slice coin of ginger

      1/2 c seedless grapes

      1 banana, cut into pieces

      1/2 cucumber, cut into pieces

      2-3 leaves kale, stems removed

      1/4 tsp or more turmeric

      Put ice, water, lime, ginger, grapes and banana in high powered blender, and blend until incorporated. Add cucumber, apple, blend again. Follow with kale, cut into pieces, and add desired amount of turmeric (you can’t taste this, but it may turn the smoothie a little yellow or brown. Doesn’t matter. It’s fantastic for building a strong immune system (as is the ginger), so it’s great to get into your food during the winter months!  Blend for a few minutes so kale gets cut into small enough pieces. If you have a vitamix blender, this shouldn’t take too long. My Ninja blender is amazing, and I use it every day, but it’s not as strong, so the kale doesn’t break down as well. I don’t mind, as I like having something to chew, but if you like a smoother blend, just leave it on longer!

       

      Posted in Raw Fruit Recipes, Raw Veggie Recipes, Smoothies | 1 Comment | Tagged Beverages, breakfast, green smoothie, Health shake, juice, kale, turmeric
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