A few years ago I discovered how good green smoothies are and thought, what an easy way to ingest a lot of fresh, green vegetables. When I started making them, I only used fruit and spinach because drinking a green drink is a little bit of an acquired taste–at least for starters. Spinach actually tastes quite sweet compared to many other greens, so it is perfect to blend with fruit, making the combination very palatable to the "green smoothie novice." Over time, I started adding a few other things, such as a leaf of kale, collard greens, or a stalk of celery. These additions make a green smoothie taste a little more robust and–in the case of celery–even a bit salty. My husband likes them that way, but our kids prefer the "sweeter" version. Here's the recipe for a very simple green smoothie, just the way my daughter Emily likes it:
Ingredients:
1 mango
5 oz. baby spinach
1 1/2 to 2 cups water
Preparation:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. This makes about 2 large servings (12 oz. each or more).
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