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
I've just tried it (I replaced the coconut milk with cow milk). It was de-li-cious ♥
Thanks for the suggestion!
Posted by: Antonella | January 09, 2013 at 03:08 PM
I just had a green smoothie! I didn't make it though, got it at one of my favorite little shops in my home town called Sol Botanicals.
Posted by: Sierra Nunley-Gross | January 09, 2013 at 03:13 PM
That looks good! I wish I had a blender, sighs. Smoothies are way too expensive to buy at a smoothie bar but they're actually so easy to make. I think I'll buy one soon 'cause it's multi-functional. Lovely recipe, Elsie, love the greenness!
Posted by: Raya | January 09, 2013 at 03:42 PM
OOHHH I cannot WAIT to try this. I love smoothies, but I've never tried "green" ones. Thanks for the idea!
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Posted by: Sabrina | January 09, 2013 at 03:44 PM
This sounds so strange, but very intriguing!
Posted by: Julia | January 09, 2013 at 03:45 PM
Great idea ! Thanks for sharing !
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Posted by: Well Living BLog | January 09, 2013 at 04:07 PM
Sounds amazing! I love Apples, but somehow I cannot drink Apple juice, the thought of it makes me gag .. maybe a smoothie is a better choice for me!
Posted by: Maria | January 09, 2013 at 04:07 PM
literally made my mouth water. Can't wait to make this at home as an afternoon snack!
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Posted by: michaela | January 09, 2013 at 04:12 PM
How long will these keep? If I make it before I got to bed, will it still be good to drink for breakfast?
Posted by: Meghan | January 09, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Meghan,
I would make it at the time you plan to drink it. You can freeze the ingredients in bags if you want to save time! XO. elsie
Posted by: Elsie Larson | January 09, 2013 at 04:24 PM
This looks really good! I want to try it out! xx
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Posted by: Chianne Hood | January 09, 2013 at 04:26 PM
I shall be making this, this very weekend! Thanks so much for the post and the amazing pictures!
Posted by: Marcella | January 09, 2013 at 04:40 PM
I love green smoothies and drink them often! I can't wait to try this recipe. This one sounds so good! One tip I'd like to share is freezing your diced fruit for a couple of hours before adding it to the smoothie. This way you can leave out the ice (because the frozen fruit will keep it cold), and the smoothie doesn't dilute any if you like to sip on them for a while.
Thanks again for the recipe!
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Posted by: Mandi Noel | January 09, 2013 at 05:33 PM
That looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by: Elizabeth Lewis | January 09, 2013 at 06:41 PM
Loving this green machine!
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Posted by: Margherita | January 09, 2013 at 06:50 PM
Looks delicious! Ready for a smoothie now.
Posted by: Marilyn at Brewed Together | January 09, 2013 at 07:14 PM
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Posted by: elise | January 09, 2013 at 07:50 PM
Oh yum, that looks so good! I'd love to try some smoothies with apples in them, so thanks for the recipe!
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Posted by: Jessica | January 09, 2013 at 08:07 PM
Gorgeous!! Gotta love a green smoothie. It just feels healthy :)
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Posted by: Sarah | January 09, 2013 at 09:27 PM
Looks like a perfect alternative to the green juices I started drinking recently for breakfast! Thank you for a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Elena | January 09, 2013 at 09:42 PM