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California Greenin’ Smoothie
Susan Phillips
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Confession: I have never had a green smoothie before today. *wince*
I know they have been rising in popularity and I had heard about all the nutritional benefits, but seriously- I didn’t know they would taste THIS good!
I would have jumped on the bandwagon much sooner!
And with the New Year upon us, what better time to think about approaching our diets in a whole new way. This smoothie is packed with fresh, nutrient-rich produce and nuts all easily available in our Golden State.
The flavor is crisp and pure, and I don’t need to tell you how vivid the colors are…
Not only is it gorgeous and delicious, but it’s about the easiest thing you will make all year. I promise! And that’s saying something since we have about 360 more to go….
Here’s what you’ll need:
Place it all in a blender and puree until smooth and luscious and pour over ice.
I topped mine with a little slivered almonds to pretty it up.
Just in case you are wondering (or freaked out about the color), this does not have a strong spinach taste. The pear and apple are the dominant flavors and the almond milk adds a slight sweetness. So yummy!
Here’s to a healthy 2015!
Ingredients
- 2 C. almond milk
- 2 lg. handfuls spinach leaves
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
- 1 avocado
- 3 dried plums
Instructions
- Rough chop all the fruits
- Place all the ingredients in a blender
- Blend until smooth
- Pour in a glass filled with ice