Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

Detoxifying, refreshing, and satiating, this smoothie is a great start to the day, or snack at any time. Including the fruit/veggie skin in the smoothie means more nutrients and fiber.

•  2 ribs celery

• 3-4 sprigs cilantro

• 3-4 sprigs parsley

• juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1 apple or pear, core removed

• 2 cups greens - dandelion, beet, spinach, kale

• 1.5 cups liquid (try water, pineapple juice, orange juice, nut milk)

• Optional ideas (if adding, you will need to add more liquid to achieve preferred consistency)

  • 1 small beet, quartered

  • 1 medium carrot

  • 1/2 banana

  • hemp seeds

  • flax oil

  • 1/2 inch knob turmeric or ginger

  • your favorite protein powder

  • up to 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey to taste

Blend for at least 1 minute or until smooth. Store leftovers in a glass containers/jar.

Tip: double smoothie recipe and have enough for 2 days or to share with a loved one!

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