Yummy Green Smoothies

I have been hearing a lot about "green smoothies" that are yummy. It's a whole new movement, for better health. I am still short a few of the ingredients, but I am looking forward to trying them.

Green Smoothie basics( from Suzette Stokes)
3 cups water 
2 handfuls of spinach
2-3 large leaves of dark greens (kale & collard greens are my favorites and some of the most nutritious)
3 Tablespoons sprouted, ground flaxseed (can find at the Boise Co op)
2 Tablespoons flaxseed oil
2 Tablespoons frozen OJ or apple juice concentrate (for sweetening)
2 – 3 one inch chunks of frozen lemons (to prevent skin cancer)
BLEND THE ABOVE FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES...WHILE BLENDING, CHOOSE 2 OF THE FRUITS BELOW, WASH AND CUT UP FRUIT INTO CHUNKS….I RECOMMEND YOU ALWAYS USE A BANANA AND THEN CHOOSE 2 OTHER FRUITS:
1 fresh apple
1 orange (not the peeling)
1 fresh peach
1 pear
1 – 2 bananas
1 C. FRESH pineapple cut into chunks
1 C. Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 C. Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 C. cantaloupe 
(you can use other fruits but the above are my personal favorites & usually on hand) 

Remember that you only choose 2 – 3 fruits...try to use fresh but frozen works good too but the “live” unfrozen fruit is healthiest.

Blend until smooth & drink one quart per day of green smoothies...health equivalent to 15 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Hot Pink Smoothies:

2 medium organic carrots cut into chunks
1/4 piece of a large, raw red beet…you don’t have to peel if you scrub it good!
3 C. water
12 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 c. raw cashews
1/4 c. pitted dates (may use whole pitted or the chunks from the bulk section)...also may add a little more if you want your smoothie sweeter
2 tsp. vanilla

Chocolate peanut butter green smoothie: 
2 cups rice milk
spinach (as much as you can stuff in the blender)
1 scoop vegan protein powder (Sun Warrior brand is awesome)
1 scoop cocoa powder, ice. (can add a banana, scoop of natural peanutbutter...ENJOY!!!
1 banana
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 cups ice
BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH…ENJOY!

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie:
Ingredients:
• 2 whole bananas (best with brown flecks on peel) 
• 2 cups Ice 
• 1/3 cup yogurt - preferably honey Zoi Greek yogurt 
• 1/2 cup COOKED oatmeal 
• 1/3 cup raw almonds 
• ½ tsp of vanilla 
• ½ tsp of almond extract
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Instructions:
Pour all ingredients in blender pouring ice in last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smoothie thickens.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories 380; Total Fat 15 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 4 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 35 mg; Potassium 690 mg; Total Carbohydrates 53 g; Dietary Fiber 9 g; Total Sugars 19 g; Protein 12 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin B6 25%; Vitamin C 20%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 15%, Iron 15%.


Try them and share your thoughts with everyone.