One of my favorite ways to get my greens is in liquid form with a bunch of delicious, natural sugars. That's right, there's spinach in my smoothie. During the last 8-week challenge I had a green smoothie almost every morning. It's a great way to start my day with a serving of greens and one or two servings of fruit.
How to make one:
Start with a banana or other soft fruit (avocado!) and some soy/almond/cow milk. Put in a bunch of greens (spinach, kale, chard - remember, a cup is a serving). Puree until the mixture is green and no longer leafy. Put in some frozen fruit until the smoothie is the desired consistency. If the color scares you or the small children you are trying to convince, you can use blackberries and blueberries to cover up the green. The avocado may sound gross, but it creates a really nice texture and the fat in it can help your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins.
Linds has made me one of these, and it was great! I plan to join in the revolution.
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