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Green Smoothie
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 2
This recipe was featured in our February/March 2010 newsletter. It was submitted by guest author/speaker Mary Olivar, Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market's flagship store. She says this simple smoothie is a great way to start your day, and a wonderful way to get your greens. Plus, when you use colorful berries, you won't even notice that the greens are there!
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen blueberries or 1 cup frozen cherries or 1 cup other frozen berries
1 banana
1 apples, cored or 1 orange, peeled and seeded
1 -2 cup baby spinach (stems removed) or 2 -3 kale leaves (stems removed)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
2 tablespoons nut butter (optional)
Directions:
1. Put all ingredients in blender and blend on high, adding water as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
2. Feel free to adjust amounts and ingredients as desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com