Liquid beverages are an exceptional way of getting a lot of FRESH phytonutrients and anti-oxidants into your diet. It can be a ‘quick’ meal, a delicious snack, or even a delightfully, sneaky way to eat some leafy-green goodness.
“Green” Fruit Smoothie
Makes 1-2 servings
Blend all ingredients in a blender, food processor or Vita-Mix:
- 1/2 -1 cup water (apple juice, optional) add more if drink is too thick
- 1-6 green leaves of kale, beet greens, comfrey, or the like
- 1-2 fresh seasonal fruits (apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, etc.)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 bag of organic, frozen berries. (about a cup)
- 1 handful of ice cubes, add after blending all other ingredients
(optional: for a fuller-bodied drink, add 1/4 cup ground seeds and/or nuts, right after blending greens)
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Banana- Berry Seed/Nut Shake
Makes 1-2 servings
Blend all ingredients in a blender, food processor or Vita-Mix:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 bag of organic, frozen berries. (about a cup)
- 1 cup regular soy or almond milk
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed and/or small handful of walnuts
Check the frozen food section of your market for berry and berry blend options. Also check out your local natural foods store for an assortment of nut and grain milks.