The ultimate green smoothie

Green smoothies are a non-negotiable part of my diet. The green smoothies are an excellent way to ensure everyone gets leafy greens in their diet.

Difficulty:

Easy

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

nuitrition per serving:

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Ingredients

2 cups of filtered water/ coconut water
2 cups washed green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, romaine lettuce

Choose a cup of fruit. * I try to limit it to 1 portion but add about 1 ½ portion when making a smoothie for my son.

Banana
Pear
Apple
Berries*
Peaches

Extras, choose what you would like
Small knob of ginger
1 tbsp flax seeds
Avocado
Cucumber
Celery

Method

Mix all the ingredients in a blender until a smooth consistency.

Notes
* Cutting and freezing some fruit like the banana or pear will give the smoothie a beautiful, smooth, creamy mouth-feel and might be more enjoyable for picky eaters.
*I try to buy organic kale, spinach, cucumber or berries since it is part of the ‘’dirty dozen’’ that contain the most pesticides. If I can’t find organic vegetables, I give it a good soak for about 15 minutes with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2-litreswater.
*Here are some affordable places to buy organic vegetables in New Zealand
https://openfoodnetwork.org.nz/# and
http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/find-a-market.html