Kale Avocado Ginger
Kale is loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients, and its strong taste is mellowed here by the avocado. Serves 1. Ingredients 1 cup kale 1 cup water 4 ice cubes ½ lemon, peeled and deseeded ½ lime, peeled ½ tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated ½…
Cilantro Banana Lime
An interesting flavor combination. Serves 2. Ingredients ½ cup fresh cilantro 1 ½ cups fresh spinach 3 bananas 1 lime, peeled 1 inch fresh ginger 2 cups water Directions Thoroughly wash the applicable fruits and vegetables. Blend the cilantro, spinach and water until smooth. Add…
Apple Banana Flax
This calls for dandelion greens, but you can use spinach greens instead. Serves 1. Ingredients 1 bunch dandelion greens 8 ounces water 1 lemon, peeled 2 large apples 1 banana 2 teaspoons flax seeds Directions Thoroughly wash the applicable fruits and vegetables. Blend the dandelion…
Broccoli Banana Kale
This might seem like a weird combo, with kale and peanut butter, but it’s delicious. A little higher in calories than many of the other recipes, but it’s a nice change of pace. Serves 1. Ingredients 1 cup baby kale 8 ounces water 2 small…
Dandelion Honeydew Cucumber
Dandelions are an excellent source of protein, fiber and minerals (particularly calcium and iron), and are also high in vitamins A and C. Serves 1. Ingredients 3 cups dandelion greens ½ unpeeled cucumber 6 fresh mint leaves 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk 2 cups honeydew…
Coconut Kale Orange
Kale and oranges are simply loaded with natural fiber, so this is a good recipe for cleansing. Kale has a strong flavor that some people take a while to get used to, so you might want to start out with curly kale, which has a…
Spinach Pineapple Banana
This is a popular recipe because of its mild yet fairly sweet flavor. Serves 2. Ingredients 2 cups fresh spinach 2 cups water 1 cup mango 1 cup pineapple 2 bananas Directions Thoroughly wash the applicable fruits and vegetables. Blend the spinach and water until…
Coconut Collards Oats
Collards are a neglected and underrated food, being nutritionally similar to spinach. This smoothie offers a rich and filling treat when you want to splurge a little or reward yourself after a good workout. Serves 2. Ingredients ½ cup coconut milk 1 cup green collards…
Kale Strawberry Kiwi
You can sub nearly any green for the dandelion. Serves 1. Ingredients 1 cup fresh kale greens 1 cup fresh dandelion greens 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 cups strawberries 2 kiwis (peeled or unpeeled) 1 banana 1 squeezed lemon Directions Thoroughly wash the applicable…
Cilantro Pineapple Avocado
This smoothie is rich in nutrients and is a good cleanser. Serves 1. Ingredients 1 ½ cups fresh spinach ½ cup fresh cilantro 2 cups water 1 ½ cups mango 1 cup pineapple ½ cup avocado Directions Thoroughly wash the applicable fruits and vegetables. Blend…
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