Kale, chard, and spinach are among the healthiest foods you can eat. And yet many people avoid them because of their taste.
That’s why green smoothies are popular — you pair the greens with fruit to produce a drink that’s both tasty and good for you.
Start with this:
- Handful of dark leafy greens such as kale or spinach
- 1 cup of ice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 ripe banana
If you did nothing else, blending these four ingredients together would make a pretty satisfying smoothie. But the beauty of this recipe is that it’s highly customizable.
- Try adding a riper banana or more of them if you want your smoothie sweeter.
- Try milk instead of water, or frozen bananas/fruit instead of ice.
- Try more or less ice to adjust the consistency and coldness.
- Try adding seeds (i.e. chia or hemp), nut butters (ie. almond or peanut), or different fruits (berries, grapes, pear) to vary the nutrition and taste.
Green smoothies are quick to make, healthy, and delicious. Start with the four ingredient base then adjust to your liking. Experimentation is the best way to find out what works for you.
Enjoy!