Oh my goodness, it feels so good to be home.
My time in Europe these past few weeks was such a gift, and filled to the brim with so many wonderful memories with friends. But between the six-course meals each night on the Mediterranean cruise, paella in Spain, and pub food galore with friends all over England, I think it’s safe to say that I probably ate more carbs (and specifically, potatoes!) in the past month than ever before!
So upon returning home, my friend Sarah and I thought it would be fun to try going “raw” for a week. Nothing cooked, no caffeine, no alcohol — just straight raw ingredients, which mostly includes fresh produce and nuts. I will post a summary of how it went at the end of this week, and then I’m also planning to share some of the recipes next week.
However, the first “detox” smoothie that I made yesterday was too good not to share right away! I love green smoothies, but this one may be one of my new favorites. It is sweet and simple, but packed with all sorts of healthy goodness that I loved. No arm-twisting necessary to enjoy this green smoothie for a meal!
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What are your favorite ingredients to add to a green smoothie?
Green Detox Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 cups 1x
Description
A delicious and healthy green “detox” smoothie.
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen diced pineapple
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen diced banana
- 1 celery rib (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger (start with less and add more if desired)
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- juice from half a lime
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Add a little water or juice if needed to help the blender blend.
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Yum. Trying a version with kiwi, spinach, banana and protein powder for lunch…I’ll let you know how it goes! Don’t forget to get your protein during our week ‘o raw fun (says the ever vigilant vegan)! If you want to borrow some Vega powder, lemme know.
oh my goodness….just what i need…green smoothie and a blender to do it in.
I made my first green smoothie this year, ha! I know it’s only been a week, and I loved it! I’ll have to give yours a try. =)
I. Need. This. Pronto.
Dang girl, this smoothie looks so delish! I really need to do the detox for a week. The holiday stuffed feeling needs to go away ASAP!
Glad you had a blast in Europe!
Looks delicious!
This looks scrumptious! I love my caffeine and glass of wine so it would be tough for me to go raw, even for a week… but this smoothie might convince me! Can’t wait to hear your results!
I too have felt the effects of over-eating thanks to the holidays. I’ve thought about going on a raw diet for a week so I’m excited to see how you manage! Definitely will be trying this drink in the near future :).
I was so afraid of green smoothies, until I actually tried one and now I’m hooked! I like this variation on the usual recipe!
Ha, we do love our potatoes over here! I love the idea of a raw week and look forward to hearing how you get on – this smoothie sounds like a really tasty way to start!