Have you tried green smoothies? They are healthy and refreshing. I love making them for breakfast. The great thing about green smoothies is that you can add a lot of green to your diet without eating salad. I love salads, but sometimes variety is good! I've also known a lot of people who don't like salad who love green smoothies! They're a treat!
Needed: 1 lime, coconut milk, 1 granny smith apple, baby spinach, yogurt, ice cubes. Optional: mint leaves.
Directions: For the green layer mix 2 cups spinach (2 giant handfuls works), 1/2 cup coconut milk, 4 ice cubes, 1/2 a granny smith apple (chopped) and the juice of 1 lime. Blend together and add to cup. Rinse your blender and then combine 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup yogurt (green yogurt or vanilla yogurt work great), 1/2 a granny smith apple (chopped) and 2-5 fresh mint leaves if you like mint! Blend, add to your glass and garnish with an apple slice.
Note: This smoothie is refreshing and a little tart. If you like your smoothies extra sweet, try adding a teaspoon of Truvia to each layer before blending. Spinach is the easiest green to blend in a sweeter smoothie, but if you don't mind the "green" taste try baby kale next time!Enjoy! Elsie
Ohh I love this! I've ben really curious about putting spinach and kale into smoothies but it sounds amazing with green apple! xo
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Posted by: The Charley Girl | January 09, 2013 at 02:01 PM
I have my problems with green smoothies, but this one sounds really delicious.
Posted by: Ana | January 09, 2013 at 02:10 PM
I started a green smoothie challenge today (I've previously had smoothies with spinach - do love them!). I'm bookmarking this one for when I've run the gamut of the ingredients I have at home right now. (Personal suggestion - green grapes. Combined with pineapple there's a tasty zing.)
Posted by: Heather | January 09, 2013 at 02:19 PM
looks and sounds delicious! We juice a lot and make green smoothies but have never tried this combo before.
thanks!
Posted by: jenny | January 09, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Love green smoothies. I'm thinking of supplementing a meal (maybe breakfast?) with a smoothie and see how that goes. the documentary "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" is really interesting!
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Posted by: Britt | January 09, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Looks good! I love how they layer. I'll have to try this soon!
Posted by: Becky | January 09, 2013 at 02:28 PM
This looks splendid! A great way to start the day, except my lazy bum wouldn't want to blend it up. Still ill give it a try cause im sure its delicious!
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Posted by: melissa | January 09, 2013 at 02:32 PM
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by: Mar | January 09, 2013 at 02:33 PM
Ooooh I love smoothies with apples in them. This one sounds delightful. I make them with kale, apples, and mint but never coconut milk. Looking forward to trying this.
Posted by: Esther | January 09, 2013 at 02:37 PM
Mmmm I love spinach and lime! :) Two of my favourite ingredients and so pretty, can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Layne | January 09, 2013 at 02:39 PM
I've never tried apple in my green smoothies, but it sounds like a treat. So much green, so much nutrition - great for my winter cold!
M.
Posted by: Monica | January 09, 2013 at 02:39 PM
I love green smoothies! I usually use berries or peaches with spinach, but I've always got a fridge full of pretty green apples, I'll have to try that out!
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Posted by: Kate | January 09, 2013 at 02:41 PM
These look delicious! I must try this some day :)
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | January 09, 2013 at 02:45 PM
I love tart smoothies so I can't wait to try this :) Writing the ingredients on my shopping list now
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Posted by: Sarah | January 09, 2013 at 02:48 PM
This looks utterly delicious!
xo,
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Posted by: Hello Sisilia | January 09, 2013 at 02:49 PM
oh man! this look soo good! I'm about to start a green smoothie challenge, but I'm allergic to apples. So this one wont be making the cut :(
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Posted by: Ashleigh | Love Stoned | January 09, 2013 at 02:52 PM
It's so nice to see a green smoothie recipe without kiwi fruit! I'm allergic to it, and it seems like most green smoothies in stores have it in there to cut through the bitterness of the leafy greens. The apple and lime must taste so good!
Posted by: Sarah | January 09, 2013 at 02:52 PM
i really really need to formulate a more healthy breakfast habit. I'm so bad! I like the addition of coconut milk here. Makes it seem more tempting.
Posted by: dervla @ The Curator | January 09, 2013 at 02:53 PM
I'm gonna try this, although I'd need to add some protein powder to help pack on a few pounds. This looks so good!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 09, 2013 at 02:59 PM
OMG, WHAT adorable pictures. I'm completely in love! thanks for the inspiration :)
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