Apple A Day Green Smoothie Recipe 445

APPLE AND PEANUT BUTTER GREEN SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• In a high-speed blender (and in this specific order), add the apple, lemon juice, peanut butter or almond butter, spinach, kale, ice cubes and water and blend on high until very smooth (about the time it takes you to refill your ice cube tray and stick it back in the freezer). Pour into glasses and sprinkle with super seed mix, if using.
• You can also add a few shakes of turmeric, a small chunk of ginger or 2 stalks of celery (chopped). If so, add after the nut butter and before the greens and blend until very smooth.
• To make these freezer-friendly: In quart-size deli containers or ziptop bags, pack in the apple, lemon, peanut butter or almond butter, turmeric/ginger/celery (if using), spinach and kale. Make a bunch at a time and seal and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to blend, add the contents to a blender along with 1 cup of water--no need to add ice. Let it sit for a few minutes so that it can defrost slightly, then use a butter knife to carefully break it up into slightly smaller chunks. Blend on high, using the tamper to help everything incorporate, until very smooth. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with super seed mix, if using.

APPLE-A-DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a blender and puree for a couple of minutes to ensure the flax seeds are pulverized and well incorporated (if using a high-powered blender like a Blendtec, you won't need to puree as long, simply run on "whole juice" mode, and then pulse again after if needed if there are any remaining frozen bits of fruit to be incorporated). Makes 2 medium-large smoothies. Savvy Subs and Adds: Kale or collard greens can easily be substituted, though the flavor of kale and collards leaves is stronger than chard or spinach, so you might want to try 1 ½ - 2 cups of kale leaves, and use the upper measurement of bananas for extra sweetness, and then adjust your smoothies after that. Other fruits to switch up or add in include fresh or frozen pineapple, fresh peeled orange, a handful of green grapes, and/or fresh or frozen berries (though the color will change from a vibrant green to a purple-y or brown color when using berries).