Strawberry Lemon Green Smoothie

Green Smoothies are all the rage now. Ever had one? Sound gross? I admit, when my sister first told me about green smoothies, I wasn’t too thrilled to try them out. But to my surprise, they actually taste good! My toddler and I enjoy a green smoothie for breakfast just about every morning.

One thing to keep in mind with green smoothies is to be sure to rotate your greens. Leafy greens have alkaloids that are great in small amounts but can be toxic if you eat too much of them. Everything in moderation, right? Your body can easily detoxify small amounts but it is harder for the body to get rid of large amounts of poisons. Also, eating a variety of leafy greens provides your body with a more balanced amount of vitamins and minerals.

This green smoothie is always a favorite of mine and is a good beginner/kid friendly green smoothie. The ingredients are not unusual so you probably have them all on hand. To top it off, my husband even said it was okay. He usually shuns away from anything he considers “too” healthy, so that alone is a miracle!

Strawberry Lemon Green Smoothie

Great beginner/kid friendly green smoothie

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Ingredients

  

• 1 banana
• 1/2 lemon, remove peel
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup spinach, lightly packed
• 11 strawberries, frozen

Instructions

 

• Place all ingredients in the order listed into a blender. Mix until smooth.

Notes

I usually do not add water at all but if my blender is having a difficult time, then I will add water. If you would like it a little sweeter, try adding more lemon. If none of the ingredients are frozen, add a few ice cubes if you prefer your green smoothies cool.

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