A refreshing green smoothie made with spinach, kale, fresh fruit, cucumber, celery and parsley. Frozen mango and pineapple add natural sweetness and give the smoothie a cold, creamy texture.
Servings: About 4
Prep Time: About 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1 handful baby kale
- 1 whole lemon, quartered
- 2 small apples, such as Gala
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 celery stalk
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- About ½ cup frozen mango
- About ½ cup frozen pineapple
- About 2 cups cold water
- 1–2 handfuls ice cubes
Instructions:
- Prepare the fruit and vegetables as necessary so they will fit easily into the blender.
- Add the ingredients to a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix, in the following order: water and other liquid ingredients first, followed by frozen fruit, cucumbers, apples and celery, and finally the spinach, kale and parsley.
- Add the ice.
- Start the blender on low speed to begin incorporating the ingredients.
- Gradually increase to high speed and blend until completely smooth or until the smoothie reaches your preferred consistency.
- Add additional cold water or ice if needed to adjust the consistency and serve immediately.
Cook’s Note: The amounts of frozen mango and pineapple don’t need to be exact. Add them to taste depending on how fruity and sweet you want the finished smoothie.
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