Green Detox Smoothie
As the holidays gave way to a new year, our family has tried to adopt a cleaner and healthier eating routine. For us, this means eliminating most processed foods and adding more fruits and greens to our diets. However, trying to get preteen boys to eat “greens” on a frequent basis proved to be a tad bit challenging. These Green Detox Smoothies are a great way to sneak greens into their diet (and mine!). We also froze them like “gogurt tubes” for easy snacking anytime of the day!
Green Detox Smoothie
Author/Source:
Lisa @ Onceamonthmom.com, Adapted from Gimme Some Oven
Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced pineapple, frozen
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 medium banana, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 Tbsp flax seed
- juice from half a lime
- juice from one orange
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender, pulsing until smooth. Add additional juices or water to reach desired consistency.
Freezing Directions:
Place blended smoothie in a quart sized freezer storage bag. Label and freeze. To serve, thaw on counter for 1 hour. Knead bag gently and serve.
Servings: 2
**conversion chart image provided by Erik Spiekermann
I have to say that this does not look very appetizing. But I’ve been meaning to try one of these detox drinks. So I may try this recipe. :) My husband and I are wanting to get healthier this year, for sure. :)
Courtney – I was a little unsure of it as well – we love smoothies, but had never done one with greens. I was pleasantly delighted by the taste and texture!
I like the idea of blending then freezing. I leave for work very early and this would allow me to have a smoothie in the morning without running the blender and waking my boys up. I can’t believe I never thought of this before. doh!
One might also be able to just add water and frozen cubes smoothies, without a need to thaw. what are your thoughts? think this might work?
Yes – it might work that way. Let us know if you try it, and how it turns out!
When I first started “green” smoothies I would but them in a cup I couldn’t see through until I got over how they looked. May help some of you others with the sme problem!
My new favorite smoothie! Minus the flax, celery and ginger, since I didn’t have any, and I used the juice from a whole lime and orange, added apple juice to thin it to the right consistency! Tastes amazing! Thank you
Oh that sounds like a delicious addition!