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House Favorite Green Smoothie

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  • Mary Ann says:
    June 16, 2018 at 2:47 PM

    The seeds need to be removed from the apples, because they contain cyanide. Read more about it at https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/are-apple-seeds-poisonous#how-cyanide-works
    Thank you

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Recipe Rating




6

A kale smoothie is a favorite of many, and we think this recipe is the best. Try making large batches (using a full bunch of kale, two apples, full cucumber, etc.) and have three to five servings ready to go in the refrigerator. (It lasts close to a week.) Have fun adapting this recipe to what you have on hand and what you like! Some ideas include:

  • Use spinach instead of kale

    House Favorite Green Smoothie combines kale, apple, cucumber, avocado and lime juice.

  • Add a kiwi
  • Add yogurt instead of the avocado
  • Add peas or lettuce
  • Add cinnamon
  • Add protein powder
  • And, for a sweeter, kid-friendly version, use limeade as the liquid

Ingredients

  • Big handful(s) of kale (any variety)
  • 1 green apple (with or without skin)
  • ½ cucumber (de-seeded)
  • ½ avocado (if desired)
  • ½ lime
  • 1 inch of fresh ginger, grated (less for a milder taste)
  • Local honey (1 tablespoon)
  • 1-2 cups water (or green tea)
  • 3-4 ice cubes

Directions

  • Wash kale and de-stem. I find curly kale the easiest to de-stem.
  • Cut the apple. I usually leave the skin on for extra fiber, but you can peel if you like.
  • Slice the cucumber in half the long way and scrape out seeds with a spoon.
  • Prepare green tea if you want extra antioxidants and caffeine.
  • Cut avocado and scoop out. The more you use, the creamier your smoothie.
  • Add honey, grated ginger, lime, liquid and ice. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

 

Recipe by Denise Miller. 

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