Green Smoothies (1)

​We make green smoothies a lot and have been for years.  It all started with a Kale and Banana vegan smoothie that I started making regularly when we lived in Montana.  However, I developed an intolerance for bananas so I no longer smoothie with bananas which can be limiting on my smoothie production.  But that doesn’t stop me from trying and the taste from exploding.

​Summer is definitely here and we are amidst heat wave season!  Green smoothies are pleasantly refreshing, filling, and a way to boost our daily nutrients.  I’ve been known to even add a little white wine in the evenings…
For this smoothie we have included a bunch of in season fruits and veggies.  I like to add a little bit of frozen fruits just to help with that icy consistency.  We are currently on a fresh ginger kick and enjoy the spice that it adds.  I may add too much on occasion though if people are sensitive to spicy.

Ingredients:

1. 87 g Frozen Mango
2. 144 g Fresh Pineapple (frozen also works well)
3. 95 g Chopped Pear
4. 80 g Cucumber (skin on)
5. 25 g Spinach
6. 25 g Kale
7. Fresh Grated Ginger to taste
8. Juice from 1 Lime
9. 100 ml Coconut Water (Unsweetened)
10. Ice (I’ll throw in a couple of small handfuls)
11. ½ to 1 tsp (or more) Chia Seeds (Optional)

​I throw all the ingredients (in the order they are listed) in the blender and blend until all the large chunks are gone.  Pour into two glasses and enjoy! 

Voila!