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Basic green smoothie - where to start
« on: August 15, 2008, 06:34:33 AM »
This is a simple and wonderful greens smoothie and is great for those who are new to drinking them. This is what I generally recommend to begin your journey.

In your blender put:

- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup of pineapple (or...blueberry, apple, peach, mango)
- 1 1/2 cup fresh greens (~2 kale leaves, ~2 chard leaves, ~1 handful spinach)
- 1 pint/16 oz water

optional (for added sweetness if necessary):
- 2 or more dates (fresh dates)

Blend until smooth. And enjoy!
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2008, 09:25:24 AM »
This is awesome!

I really enjoy the pineapple with spinach flavor - I usually use romaine but am liking the spinach now.
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2008, 06:46:45 PM »
Mixing up the greens and fruit lends gives you endless possibilities.

For a milder smoothies romaine is a great option as is chard.
For a more robust flavor spinach is nice as well as mustard greens and carrot tops.
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2008, 11:44:57 PM »
Don't forget to read the information about rotating your greens.

I think it's on this site somewhere. John?

Thanks!
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2008, 10:52:41 PM »
I have to agree, this is a fantastic place to start. If you are shy with the greens feel free to use less to begin.

Personally, I'd avoid the agave and go with the dates.

Enjoy.
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2009, 12:43:52 PM »
I've gotten some feedback on this recipe from those that are new to green smoothies that it's a bit thick for them.

Feel free to add more water, while it tends to reduce the sweetness of the smoothie it does make it smoooother and more like juice than a meal.
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2009, 06:31:19 AM »
What could I use in place of bananas in smoothies.  My baby is allergic to them and I am nursing so I try to avoid them at all costs.  Thanks!
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2009, 09:45:11 AM »
Bananas are by no means a necessary ingredient.

Just use more fruit in lieu of bananas. Some good choices in addition to what is included in this recipe:

- pear
- grapes
- papaya
- cantaloupe

Other additions can include:
- fresh young Thai coconut (water and meat) yum
- avocado
- raw almond butter (or almonds)
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2009, 05:10:15 PM »
Thanks so much for this recipe. This is my second day drinking my green smoothie and I love it. I've even gotten my husband drinking them.
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Re: Basic green smoothie - where to start
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2009, 07:42:39 PM »
Whooooo- hoooo!

Good for you rappody! Keep on lovin' the green smoothies as they are guaranteed to love you back Smiley
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