Banana Green Smoothie Recipe
A friendly green smoothie for beginners
Posted September 6th, 2011 by noelle | View Comments
Leafy greens, including baby spinach, romaine lettuce, kale, watercress, Swiss chard and even basil, help to keep your skin looking fresh and youthful. Embrace more greens in your day with this Banana Green Smoothie.
Banana Green Smoothie Recipe
Serving Size: 1 (16 ounces) ~210 calories
Ingredients
1 banana, peeled and frozen
1 cup of organic spinach*
1 cup coconut water (Fresh is fabulous! I also like the ZICO brand)
3-4 ice cubes
* Buy organic, if possible. Learn more here.
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Spinach Dark leafy greens, including spinach, are loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and blood alkalinizers for superior health and energy. These greens are also packed with chlorophyll, a natural detox (or “crud” removing) agent. “Crud” can often keep you from reaching happy body bliss. Dark leafy green vegetables and juices are also great for reversing signs of aging and helping you to achieve a healthy glow.
Directions
Combine the ingredients above into a Blendtec, or good powerful blender until smooth and creamy. Thin with water if desired. Enjoy!
