Green Machine

I love to juice- LOVE to juice!  I have been doing it on and off for about two years.  However, I have been getting into green smoothies.  I like it as an alternative to juicing and you don't have to waste all of the pulp, fiber, and many of the nutrients.  Blending is a blast of liquid goodness.  It's a synch to make and the best thing of all, easy on the dishes!!!  Instead of just extracting juice, it liquefies; leafs, seeds, fruits, and veggies.  I have to add water or it turns to pudding.  Yes, I know many of you are probably gagging but I promise, it's not bad at all.  I love the taste, comfort, and more importantly- the I can conquer the world energy- I get.  If you are new to green smoothies start out with more fruit and then add a handful of spinach (it is mild tasting in smoothies).  I try to do the 3:1 ratio.  3 veggies to one fruit.  I also to add protein powder for some extra goodness.  Currently I adore Vega.  More on Vega later....

Before: Raw Goodness

 

After: Liquid Energy

Recipe: Green Machine

Ice, half avocado, 1 banana, 1 pear, 1/2  cucumber, handful of spinach, a bunch of kale leaves, protein powder, 1 cup water