Secret Greens Smoothie Recipe

O&F Secret Greens Smoothie

We're half way through summer and it's been hot hot hot here in San Diego! I'm 22 weeks pregnant going on 23. I've been searching desperately for ways to stay cool during this hot summer. Luckily, ice cold water, AC, and wearing shorts have been my go-to remedies so far. However, I'm constantly looking for more and new ways to cool off. Plus, being that I'm expecting, I want to stay as healthy as possible. 

I have a Vitamix, it's pricey but it does wonders and you can create just about any beverage, dip, soup, dessert and your own sauces/syrups. Heck you can even make your own batches of healthy milks such as coconut and almond milk. But making a smoothie can be done with any type of blender. Obviously, the better the blender, the better and easier it is to create a delicious smoothie. 

Now I don't know about you, but I don't like chunks in my smoothies. I like them either smooth or thick depending on what kind it is. The possibilities are endless and you can create just about any type of smoothie you want. Just use your imagination and voila! 

For this smoothie, I decided to call it the secret greens smoothie. The reason being is because it's basically a green smoothie but the fruit covers the taste of the greens. I know the color isn't too appealing but when you hear what's inside then it will make total sense why it's a deep purple. Believe me, it's insanely delicious!

Recipe:

Chopped cucumber (1 cup)

Power greens, which is a blend of parsley, spinach & kale (2 cups)

Frozen blueberries (1 cup)

Frozen strawberries or frozen fruit blend (roughly 2 cups)

(1) frozen banana

Chia seeds (1-2 tbsp)

Water, depending on desired consistency (2/3-3/4 of a cup)

Instructions: 

Combine ingredients in that order and then blend to desired consistency. 

Serves 2.

Side note:

Everything is measured roughly and how you want it to taste. Frozen fruit is actually better for you than fresh as it preserves the nutrients and minerals just after its freshly picked. The cucumber doesn't need to be peeled and you can also add more or less chia seeds, depending on your preference. Remember that this serves two full glasses. 

Here at O&F, we strive to give the best of advice, recipes and information, and of course a place to chat amongst each other about all those crazy life moments. 

Enjoy the smoothie and remember to always go green & stay healthy during your pregnancy.

Jovi Casie, O&F

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