Simple Sweet Green Smoothie

This green smoothie is a perfect place to start for a green smoothie newbie. It’s also a great way to get in more dark leafy greens into your diet if you’re not a lover of veggies. It’s sweet, simple, energizing and only requires 3 ingredients! Even if you’re not a newbie what better way to start your morning. It’s currently my staple for breakfast cause it’s so easy and quick to make. In less than TWO MINUTES you have a nutritious meal. There’s really no excuse not to eat healthy!

Most any kind of greens can be added to a smoothie. You can use kale, spinach, Swiss chard, watercress, dandelion or Romaine lettuce just to mention a few. The variety is endless and it’s a great idea to switch out the greens you use weekly to get the most of the nutritious value they offer.

Spinach in particular is great for a beginner because unlike kale or other dark leafy greens it doesn’t have a strong flavor. In fact, in this smoothie you really don’t taste it all. If you’re not a lover of greens now, believe it or not the more green smoothies you drink you may notice your taste buds change and you’ll actually be craving more greens and even enjoying them, yep craving them!Lol.

Why’s it so important to add more greens into your diet? Well simply put GREENS ARE LIFE. They’re an excellent source of high quality protein, omega-3, minerals like calcium and magnesium and much more. Dark leafy greens are also a rich source of the life enhancing chlorophyll. Chlorophyll helps build new blood cells and purify the blood. It also helps with anemia, providing a bio-available form of iron that the body can use easily. So make sure to get those greens in baby!

Here are some health facts on spinach that you might find interesting:

– Spinach is a good source of fiber which aids in digestions, prevents constipation and helps you feel satisfied longer.

– Spinach contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which help protect the eye from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

– Spinach contains flavonoid compounds which work together as cancer-fighting antioxidants.

– Spinach, along with most dark leafy greens,  helps protect the brain from the harmful effects of oxidation causing premature aging and loss of brain function.

Servings: 32 ounces

Recipe:

2 cups spinach

1 1/2 cups water*

2 frozen bananas

1 ripe banana

5 medjool dates, pitted

Blend on high in a blender until creamy and smooth. Pour into a glass jar and drink up!

*If you want to make it creamier you can add any plant milk of choice, my favorite for this one is coconut milk!

What are your favorite greens to use in a smoothie? Leave a comment and share with us below!

 

5 Comments

  1. Liz Barrera on April 1, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Hey just passing by:) Gonna start the green smoothies again.

    • Christine on April 2, 2017 at 5:35 am

      Hey there! Welcome, so happy you decided to stop by! That’s the best place you could start, you’re on the right path. Look around, enjoy the recipes and if you have any questions you know where to find me, lol. 😉 Much love!

  2. Sasha on May 20, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    I came across your blog. Wow only 3 ingredients didn’t think making a smoothie could get any easier. Very simple and easy. One of my favorite greens to use in a smoothie right now is Kale. I love my spinach though.

    • Christine on May 24, 2017 at 4:27 am

      Yes this is about as simple as you can get, lol. I’m all about keeping it SIMPLE to keep healthy eating practical and sustainable. Kale is a wonderful power packed green! I find though that for newbies spinach is easier for them to start with since it’s not as strong in flavor. But it can definitely be substituted for the spinach in this smoothie. Enjoy!

  3. Blair on June 15, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Green smoothies are delicious if they could be made right. Great recipe.

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