Today I'd like to share one of my favorite smoothie combinations. I make this in my Vitamix (a super powerful blender), but it would also likely work in a regular, good blender. One of the main reasons why I bought the Vitamix 6 months ago was to get my family to eat more fruits & veggies. It has worked!! Two of the ingredients I almost always include in our smoothies are fresh spinach and frozen blueberries (from Costco). I round it out with a few other fruits & liquids, and the result is this fantastic drink! Not only do I love it, but the kids love it too!!
Two other things to note about this recipe- one is that I don't measure ingredients when I'm making a smoothie. No need to make more dirty dishes! So the amounts listed below are approximate. Also, this makes one large smoothie, or a couple smaller servings.
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Printable version here
1 small banana (frozen if possible)
1/2 cup liquid (I use about 1/4 cup each juice & water)
1/3 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
1 cup baby spinach (about one large handful)
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 tsp. honey
1 kiwi, peeled
1/3 cucumber, cut into chunks
Yogurt, if desired (a few scoops)
Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Why I love it? It is packed with nutrients!! But just as important, it tastes good! This combination of fruits & veggies lets me get the most spinach, without it having a noticeable taste.
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