"How to Make a Green Smoothie" by Sabrina H

Most of you who first hear “green smoothie” probably cringe at the word; however, what
many of you do not know is how delicious it actually is! This green smoothie recipe
features an assortment of vegetables and fruits that are blended together and tastes
just as good as any other smoothie! You’ll be amazed at how great it tastes! Don’t
believe me? Try it out yourself! Your fear of a green smoothie tasting like a cup of
spinach will disappear, and you’ll soon love the concoction yourself. The steps are
simple and, in under five minutes, you’ll have your very own power juice. (This recipe
yields about two cups.)
Ingredients you will need:
● A handful of kale and a handful of spinach (I usually buy large pack of greens
with a mix of these two vegetables for easier preparation)
● A cup of frozen fruits (I like to use an assortment of mangoes, pineapples,
strawberries, and papayas, but you can use whatever mix suits your likings)
● Half an apple (I use Granny Smith apples, but once again, you can use whatever
you prefer)
● A cup of orange juice (or any juice you have on stock; apple juice would also
work great)
Materials you will need:
● A knife
● A blender with the lid
● A cup
● A chopping board
Step 1) Make sure all materials are cleaned and ingredients washed. If you
want to be healthy, you have to start with being sanitary!
Step 2) Plug in your blender into an outlet. Make sure there is not any clutter
around the smoothie or your working area.
Step 3) Pour in our choice of juice into the blender.
Step 4) On your chopping board, carefully cut your apple into small cubes.
Depending on the strength of your blender, you may need to chop them into finer
pieces. Then, place half of the apple into the blender, and you can save the other
half for other uses.
Step 5) Place both the kale and spinach into the blender.
Step 6) Throw in your frozen fruit on top and replace the lid onto the blender. It
is important that you ensure that the lid is properly placed to avoid spillage and
accidents.
Step 7) If you have a blender with a “smoothie setting” use that, otherwise,
start with a low power and slowly build up to high. Blend for 30 seconds or until
all the ingredients have been blended together into a smooth consistency with no
large chunks.
Step 8) Remove the lid and slowly pour the mixture into your cup.
Step 9) Enjoy your very own green smoothie!
This recipe is not the only green smoothie recipe out there! You can add in your own
flavors and try out different ingredients. The possibilities are endless! Whether you drink
it morning, day, or night you can adjust the smoothie to your preferences and cravings!
You can achieve a more savory and creamy flavor using bananas or a more fresh taste
with mint.
A few good tips are to refrain from mixing creamier fruits like banana with very acidic or
citrus fruits like lemon or orange. Furthermore, you can use fresh fruits instead of frozen
fruits to yield a more juicelike
concoction. If you don’t like spinach or kale, you can
switch for chard or collard greens. Also, don’t be afraid to add seeds like chia seed or
flax seed to give your smoothie an extra power boost! Some great suggestions to use in
your smoothie that you may enjoy are mint, avocado, coconut water or milk, or even
protein powder. Sometimes I like to throw in carrot juice for more health benefits, and it
even adds more sweetness. There are many tips available on the internet, too!
However, whatever you decide to use as your base for your smoothie, the results of
your green smoothie will taste great as long as you follow these simple steps! I, myself,
was a little skeptical of the thought of a green smoothie at first, but once I discovered
the refreshing taste and abundant health benefits I was addicted. These smoothies are
all natural and provides you with a full serving of vegetables as well as fruits. If you add
in seeds or other superfoods you get an extra boost to your drink!
So, don’t be afraid of the thought of vegetables in your drink! There are no excuses with
a simple, beginner, and lowcost
recipe such as this one! Overcome these fears and try
your own homemade green juice. Whether you like vegetables or not, I assure you, you
will soon be hooked on these drinks just like me!