Need to get more fruits and veggies in your diet? Drink the Rainbow! We are kicking off the recipe series with a Green Goodness Smoothie
I mentioned in a previous post that my Mom got me a NutriBullet mini blender for Christmas. Hence, my nutritional world has changed! Maybe not quite, but it is super handy and powerful.
The NutriBullet has a 600 watt engine so it makes quick work of hard veggies like carrots. After I got my NutriBullet I was inspired to create a smoothie recipe series: Drink the Rainbow! No need for Skittles here – just fruit and veggie goodness!
Smoothies like this Green Goodness Smoothie are an excellent way to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially if you are busy and don’t feel you get enough of them (like me). Smoothies are portable and quick, and you are getting all the filling fiber from the fruits and vegetables (unlike juices where the fiber is removed).
I’m kicking off the Drink the Rainbow smoothie series with a green smoothie. There are many versions of green smoothies but I used what I had on hand and made a simple recipe without exotic ingredients (unless you want them), so you can easily find these wherever you are. For an extra nutritional boost, mix in a 1-3 teaspoons spirulina and 1/4 avocado; yum!!
Green Goodness Smoothie
Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan; Free of: eggs, nuts, dairy, soy, corn, cane sugar
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi fruit peeled and sliced
- ½ cup cucumber slices unpeeled
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup fresh arugula or baby kale
- Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste
- 2 to 4 drops liquid Stevia to taste
- ¼ cup water more or less to get the thickness you like
- Optional: 1-3 teaspoons spirulina powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-power blender or NutriBullet, and blend until pureed and smooth. Enjoy immediately!
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Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
I love the new recipe format! That is very nice! 🙂
I also love green smoothies!!
Thanks Em!
I have been looking for a good green smoothie recipe. I’ll have to give this a try.
Absolutely! Give it a try then let me know what you think 🙂
How did I forget about kiwis?! I love them! This is a great idea for a smoothie addition! Totally doing it.
Awesome! let me know how you like it 🙂
I’ve added avocado to green smoothies a few times and I’m always amazed at how creamy it makes them.
I love avocado! This smoothie would taste so good with it mixed in too 🙂