Greensicle Smoothie
Orange-Greensicle Smoothie
Fresh fruit and veggies are feeling good right now. Like many, after the holidays (the cold weather and the dark skies) I am ready for a cleanse. Somehow in the last few months, chocolate, baked goods, and salty snacks have become a much more frequent ingredient in my daily consumption than I would prefer. And my body is definitely expressing its concern.
I am motivated to make a change, and inspired by fellow bloggers on the detox bandwagon, I have been experimenting with smoothies. Ever since I saw this great recipe on Joy the Baker I have been playing with my own combinations of greens with fruit and juice, greens with fruit and almond milk, etc. Yesterday I created the Orange-Greensicle Smoothie, which basically tastes like an orange creamsicle without the cream. It is delicious!
So, as I embark on a weekend cleanse, I share this recipe with you for a quick smoothie treat. I promise it will not disappoint!
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Orange-Greensicle Smoothie
1 handful chopped raw swiss chard
3/4 c orange juice
1/2 large banana
4 frozen whole strawberries
1/2 c water
1/2 t vanilla extract
Pack the swiss chard into the bottom of a blender and add the orange juice. Blend starting on a low setting and advancing to the highest setting until the chard is thoroughly chopped.
Turn off blender, add banana, strawberries and vanilla and blend again moving from a low to high setting.
Lastly add in the water and mix one last time.
Pour in a glass and enjoy!
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Tags: banana, orange juice, strawberry, swiss chard
Categories: beverages, breakfast, dairy free, dessert, fruit, gluten-free, raw, snacks, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-freePosted on Friday, January 14th, 2011. Follow responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
So this will definitely trick the senses? My mind will definitely not think it’ll taste like a dreamsicle, but indeed it will… I’m quite intrigued and may have to try this soon!
Hi Peggy,
Let me know what you think. Personally I think it is delicious! I would love to hear how it comes out for you
Christine
Sounds delicious. Think I’ll add some kiwis to it too.
oooh! Let me know how that is. Sounds interesting!
I am having trouble wrapping my head around greens in a smoothie, but I have some kale still growing in my garden so I think I have to take the leap and try it!
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