Recipe:: Green Smoothie

One of my favorite ways to get my greens, is in a smoothie.

And some days I can even get Easton to drink a small cup too.

Don't get me wrong, I love a grilled chicken salad on a bed of spinach with strawberries and mandarin oranges and balsamic dressing, but I don't always have time for that.  

So, smoothie it is.

This one is a pretty mild flavor, but still packs a load of nutrients in it.

Ingredients:

1 large handful of spinach

did you know: spinach is Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is also concentrated in health-promoting phytonutrients such as carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids to provide you with powerful antioxidant protection.

1 banana- I froze mine

{for those banana's that are over ripe but you don't want to make banana bread, slice those bad boys up, arrange in a single layer on a plate and freeze them.  Once frozen put in a ziploc or use right away for your smoothie}

1 large handful of frozen peach slices.  

I had maybe 10-15 slices in my smoothie.

1/2 cup of blueberries- fresh or frozen

1/2 cup almond or coconut milk

1/4 cup orange juice

2 tbsp honey

Local honey is best to help fight off those awful seasonal allergies.

Combine above ingredients in your blender (I use a Ninja) until it's the consistency and thickness that you like.

I like to add ice to mine and even some water because it tends to be thick if not.

This makes 2 mason jars full.

I drink one for breakfast, and save one for later, or if I'm really hungry I'll drink both at breakfast.

Tell me, do you have a favorite green smoothie recipe?

I've seen so many, and really, you can't go wrong.

Just get the greens in there, and wing the rest!