Simple Green Smoothie Bhanu FoodMains & SidesSoupsUncategorized Simple Green SmoothieIt's good to get back to basics and have this go-to green smoothie that you can make on a whim and feel absolutely fantastic. Jump To Recipe This green smoothie is really simple, really healthy and really yummy! I had originally named the title of this post exactly that but then I thought it was a bit “over the top” so, “simple green smoothie” it is!This green smoothie is really simple, really healthy and really yummy! I had originally named the title of this post exactly that but then I thought it was a bit “over the top” so, “simple green smoothie” it is!This green smoothie is really simple, really healthy and really yummy! I had originally named the title of this post exactly that but then I thought it was a bit “over the top” so, “simple green smoothie” it is!Let's look at some of the nutritional highlights Pineapple – excellent for digestive health and anti-inflammatory due to bromelain + phytonutrients Avocados – great source of monounsaturated fatty acids for heart health and skin health, plus B6 for stress Leafy greens – a great source of cleansing chlorophyll, energy metabolism supporting magnesium + folate Celery – tons of fibre, great scrub for your gut Hemp hearts – excellent source of an essential fat called GLA which is anti-inflammatory Cucumber – great for shiny hair (just make sure you eat the peel) Nut or seed butter – excellent source of healthy fats and vitamin E for skin + heart health Flaxseeds – amazing source of lignans which are rich in polyphenols making them a cancer preventative food Mint – soothes the gut plus rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidant phytonutrients like rosmarinic acid Cinnamon – blood sugar balancing The best part of this smoothie is that it really boosts your energy and vitality! I feel amazing when I start my day with this. It’s also a great afterschool snack for kids. For our daughter Vienna, I add some frozen strawberries because they are a must in every smoothie these days for her. Here's the recipe 👩🍳Directions 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 1 (70 g in total) small red onion, sliced 1 (4 g in total) clove garlic, crushed 1 (119 g in total) yellow bell pepper, chopped 1½ cups (255 g) cooked butter beans 10 (179 g in total) cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp (30 mL) harissa sauce, more to taste ¼ tsp (2 g) salt ⅛ tsp (0.3 g) ground black pepper 0.5 (24 g in total) lemon, juiced ½ cup (120 mL) unsweetened coconut yogurt 0.5 (68 g in total) avocado, sliced (optional) 2 (160 g in total) toasted pita breads Ingredients 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 1 (70 g in total) small red onion, sliced 1 (4 g in total) clove garlic, crushed 1 (119 g in total) yellow bell pepper, chopped 1½ cups (255 g) cooked butter beans 10 (179 g in total) cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp (30 mL) harissa sauce, more to taste ¼ tsp (2 g) salt ⅛ tsp (0.3 g) ground black pepper 0.5 (24 g in total) lemon, juiced ½ cup (120 mL) unsweetened coconut yogurt 0.5 (68 g in total) avocado, sliced (optional) 2 (160 g in total) toasted pita breads Enjoy this fibre-rich, totally dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based yummy smoothie. It will be love at first sip!Have a great week!Bhanu Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
