As a nursing mom I need to make sure I’m eating enough healthy foods, as well as staying hydrated, in order to keep up with the rigorous demands of being a mommy to a 7 month old! I love making smoothies because I can fit lots of fruits and vegetables into one drink while saving time on preparation. This recipe is my go-to for a sweet energy boost! The ingredients may sound questionable, but even my husband drinks this smoothie when I make it for him! Try it and let me know what you think!
Quick & Healthy Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh spinach
1 large banana (peeled)
1/2 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 medium to large fresh carrots (skinned and cut)
1/4 cup of apple juice (use more liquid if you like a thinner smoothie)
1 tbsp of honey
*I add a small to medium sized cucumber if I have one in the fridge.*
Put the heavier of the ingredients in the blender first in order to ensure that the blending is as effective as possible. Blend on a smoothie setting if your blender has one. Otherwise, blend for about 45 seconds to a minute. ENJOY!
Lauren
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Stopping by from BeaUtiful Party and this looks amazing; I must give it a try. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
I’ve never added cucumber to a smoothie before. Thanks for the idea!
I think your blender must be better at making smoothies than mine though. When I add carrot, I cook it first (and then cool it).
I am just beginning to get into juicing. This looks like a keeper! Thanks for partying with us this week at Let’s Get Real.
It looks very thirst quenching and refreshing. Thanks for sharing with 4 seasons blog hop. Have a nice day
Thanks for sharing at our Cook it! Craft it! Share it! Link Party! Beautiful image, pinning the recipe for later. Hope to see you this wednesday night at 8:30 PM EST -Doree
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I have been juicing my lunch lately and I have lost a few pounds, but more importantly I feel great getting all those extra veggies in my diet. Thanks for sharing on the Be. YOU. tiful link party.
My daugher loves green drinks and they just changed the Monster formula so we where looking for a recipe to make these at home. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday. PInned.
Oh I cannot wait to try this 🙂
I have never tried a spinach smoothie before, but yours looks great! Thanks for linking up to The Creative Exchange Linky Party!
Thanks y’all!!! I love putting spinach in my smoothies!!!! It’s so good for you! Hope you tried it and liked it!