Characteristics
Green smoothies are an ideal way to start the day with greens, or you can enjoy them at any time for a boost of greens. They are naturally alkalizing and rich in vitamins, minerals, as well as phytonutrients. Each green smoothie provides some servings of greens and fruits, as well as your favorite superfoods. They can be an excellent source of healthy carbohydrates, fats, and protein, as well as fiber. This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to get started with green smoothies and gain experience to create your own favorite combinations. They are an outstanding, nutritious choice for the whole family.
TYPE: Snack or meal
PREP TIME: < 5 mins
SERVINGS: Makes 2 large or 4 small servings
- Raw
- 100% Plant-Based / Vegan
- 100% Whole Food
- Sugar-free
- Oil-free
- Wheat-free
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Corn-free
- Peanut-free
- Nut-free
Goodies Needed
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups or a few handfuls of Organic Spinach
- 2 Organic Bananas (medium to large)
- 1 cup Organic Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 TBSP Organic Chia Seeds
- 2 cups Filtered Water (filtered, natural spring)
TOOLS:
- High-powered blender, like a Vitamix or a NutriBullet Pro
- Silicone Spatula
Preparation Steps
- Peel the bananas, cut into smaller pieces, and place them into the blender.
- Wash the strawberries, remove the leaf tops, cut them in half, and place them into the blender.
- Wash the spinach as needed and add it to the blender.
- Add the water to the blender.
- Add the chia seeds to the blender.
- Cover and blend on high until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and remove any excess with the help of your spatula.
- Enjoy it fresh, and if you need to store the smoothie, be sure it is in a sealed container and kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Meal Nutritional Benefits
Spinach
- provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is virtually fat-free
- provides lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits
- provides vitamins, especially vitamins A, C, K, and most B vitamins, including folate, choline, and betaine
- provides minerals, especially potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron
- supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- supports healthy eye health, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
- protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, infections, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
Bananas
- provide healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and are virtually fat-free
- provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
- provide vitamins, including vitamin A, C, E, K, and most B vitamins
- provide minerals, including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and zinc
- support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- support healthy digestion, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
- protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
Strawberries
- provide healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and are virtually fat-free
- provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
- provide vitamins, especially vitamin A, C, E, K, and some B vitamins, including folate
- provide minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and iron
- support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- support optimal digestion, cleansing, and detoxification
- support healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
- protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
Chia Seeds
- provide healthy fats, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber
- excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid ALA, including an outstanding omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 3:1
- provide phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
- provide vitamins, including vitamin C, E, K, and most B vitamins
- provide minerals, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and manganese
- support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- support optimal brain, immune, cardiovascular, and digestive health
- support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
