
The Glowing Green Smoothie®
Course:
Breakfast, Snack
Yield:
Serves 4
Kimberly Snyder is making a nutritious smoothie that serves four.
Ingredients
- 7 cups chopped spinach (about a medium bunch)
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 small head)
- 2 cups cold filtered water
- 1½ cups chopped celery (about 2 medium stalks)
- 1 medium apple, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1 medium pear, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1 medium banana, peeled and cut in thirds
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup minced fresh cilantro (stems are okay) (optional)
- 1⁄2 cup minced fresh parsley (stems are okay)(optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine the spinach, romaine and water in a blender and begin processing on low. Gradually move to higher speeds and blend until smooth.
2. Next, add the celery, apple, and pear, and the cilantro and parsley (if using). Lastly, add the banana, lemon juice and ice (if using), and blend until smooth. Serve at once or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2½- 3 days.