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

1. Rough chop all the fruits
2. Place all the ingredients in a blender
3. Blend until smooth
4. Pour in a glass filled with ice