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Weather: 51 degrees
What I’m listening to: John Mayer
When we lived in California, smoothie stands were almost as prevalent as coffee shops. Here in Alaska, smoothies aren’t as easy to come by. If I want a tasty, nutrient-packed smoothie, I usually have to make it at home.
I know I can always use more greens in my life. This is a brilliant, easy, and enjoyable way to incorporate neglected fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet. The bonus: it doesn’t taste like greens. Want proof?
Just look at my four-year-old daughter licking that green mustache off her face. Now how can you argue with that?
Adapted from For the Love of Food
Ingredients
- 2c vanilla almond milk (or vanilla non-dairy milk of preference)
- 1c spinach leaves
- 1 banana (frozen recommended - see notes)
- 1c frozen peaches
- 3T blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1T soy protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, add almond milk and spinach. Whirl until green and smooth. Then add the rest of your fruit and the protein powder. Whirl again until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
-For frozen bananas: peel and slice bananas in 1 inch pieces. Place in a zipper freezer bag and place in the freezer at least one hour before making your smoothie.
-The fat in the avocado helps with the absorption of the nutrients in the smoothie. It also helps the smoothie have a creamy texture. There is no distinct avocado flavor (be careful that your avocado is not overripe).
-Other frozen fruit can be substituted for the peaches such as berries, mangoes, etc.
-Like your smoothies icy a la Jamba Juice? Add 1-2 cups of ice to the blender.
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