I've been wondering what to do with all of my spinach, now that's it's ready to bolt and go to seed any day now. What does one do with daily handfuls of spinach?
Enter the Green Smoothie! Now, this concoction may look disgusting (I was tempted to throw it away after I blended it up for the first time), but not only is it super nutritious, it actually tastes great! Plus it's a great, frugal way to use up any extra greens you have in the garden or laying around in the fridge.
Ingredients:
1-2 cups of fresh greens - spinach, chard, lettuce, or any combination
1/4 cup juice (o.j. works great)
*Blend together greens with juice until well blended. Warning: at this point it will look gross. Just forget your instincts and keep going.
2 or more cups of frozen fruit (I use a combination of bananas, berries, and/or nectarine slices I have collected in my freezer)
2 T yogurt or milk
*Blend together with greens
I also add in:
1-2 tablespoons of honey
1/4 cup freshly ground flax seeds
Peppermint sprigs
Ta-da! A delicious snack that's a also powerhouse of nutrients.
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