Banana Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
2 large handfuls of fresh, washed Spinach
2 Bananas
1/2 c. Frozen Pineapple
2/3 c. Coconut Milk
4-5 Ice Cubes
1 c. Water
Put them into a blender, run it til it's smooth and you're done. You will only taste the fruit but you will also get the health benefits of the spinach. I usually throw in a teaspoon of ground flax seed as well, but chose not to do that today. Also, you can substitute frozen strawberries instead of pineapple, though the color won't be quite as nice :)
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This is a great smoothie to pair with a light salad at lunchtime or for an afternoon energy boost.
Strawberry-Banana-Kiwi-Flaxseed Smoothie... now with shadow of doom behind it!
1 c. Frozen Strawberries
1. Ripe Banana, not frozen!
1. Fresh Kiwi, peeled and cut in half
1 t. Ground Flaxseeds
1 c. Almond, Soy or Rice Milk
Add everything to a blender, and pulse it until it is smooth. It's that easy. Make sure you use an unsweetened milk, whichever one you choose. There is enough sugar in the fruit that you will not need any more. You won't taste the flaxseeds if you just add a teaspoon, but they're a really healthy addition. I add them to all of my smoothies. Make sure you fill the blender jar with water right away, even if you are just going to leave it in the sink for a while. You'll be glad you did that later on when you go to do the dishes. Plus it's less than a dollar to make, and serves 2.
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