May 30, 2013
I have actually seen some really great green smoothie recipes across the www, and they are such a great solution for getting the right amounts of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and additional nutrients we should be consuming each day. I recently have been reading the book Nourishing Traditions
and Beautiful Babies
.Both based on the Weston Price diet that has largely changed our view on what we are putting into our bodies and what we are eating each day. My children sadly have a sweet palate based off what I probably gave them as babies (sweet based formula), but I have managed to sneak these veggies in their systems in the mornings with a Clean Green Smoothie. They eat it like yogurt, so it is thicker based. However, just blend in more milk, ice, or fruit for a juicier mix.
Clean Green Smoothie:
1 Avocado
1-2 Kiwi
1-2 Pear
2 c. Spinach
1 c. raw milk (or organic)
1/2 c. Greek Yogurt
2 Tbls. Milled Flax Seed
2-3 Tbls. Agave Nectar or Raw Honey
Optional Add ins:
1 Banana (makes it sweeter)
Coconut Oil (nutrition benefits here)
Frozen Blueberries
Blend well in a blender and serve up! This gives a good size portion to all four of us in our family (five including baby inside:)) Hope you all enjoy!
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May 30, 2013
Yum, I love a good smoothie and make them daily. Adding avocado sounds like a way to make it super creamy!
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Anna Liesemeyer
May 31, 2013
Definately makes the texture smooth! So good for you too which is why I try to get them into my meals:)
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May 30, 2013
YUM! You’ve combined so many of my favorite things. Looks deilcious and of course, super healthy too.
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Michelle Clement
May 30, 2013
Oh, yummy! 🙂 I love the idea of making it thicker to eat with a spoon – my go-to is coconut milk + spinach + a banana (when I need a really simple version) – so good!
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Anna Liesemeyer
May 31, 2013
that sounds good! I will have to try that!
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Alli
May 30, 2013
Mmm, such a great way to get those extra nutrients…I’m really glad you shared those two books also, just bookmarked them for future reading. 🙂
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Anna Liesemeyer
May 31, 2013
They are so fascinating! Wish I had found them earlier:)
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Heather
May 30, 2013
Anything green sort of freaks me out, but I’ve been dying to try a green smoothie just for the heck of it. Just might try this one!
xo Heather
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Anna Liesemeyer
May 31, 2013
ha ha!! Just add more fruits;)
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Caitlin @ Greater Than Rubies
May 31, 2013
Yum! I’ve been searching for some new smoothies to add into our rotation, so I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing it with us 🙂
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Anna Liesemeyer
May 31, 2013
Happy to share! I always love finding new recipes too:)
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Shannon Crabill
May 31, 2013
Seeing this post yesterday reminded me that I have a super ripe avocado that needs some attention. Today I blended it together with some almond milk, frozen banana and some blueberry and honey for sweetness.
The avocado may not be for everyone, but I like it 🙂
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Yolennie
June 1, 2013
This looks amazing 🙂
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Stacy of KSW
June 2, 2013
Oh Anna, this looks fantastic!
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July 25, 2013
This looks like a MUST in the morning. I bet it has you feeling great… It’s amazing how you can’t taste the spinach at all in one! A great way to get all our veggies. Happy Thursday love! xo
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December 31, 2013
I’d love to hear about your running program! Eat lots of protein and have lots of fun 🙂 and CROSSTRAIN! I was initially reluctant to hop on the smoothie train, but they have made a huge difference for my exercise. I have way more energy when I end a workout with a smoothie rather than a cookie. 🙂
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May 9, 2014
I know a little late, but YUM YUM YUM!! Thanks for this link over on Jacquelyn’s bits+pieces, lady!!
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Frantz Sauveur
July 13, 2016
Green smoothly
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