Green Goodness Smoothie

If you like green drinks, this recipe is a sure win for you. This is a great gluten-free breakfast, lunch, or snack. The avocado rounds out the greens for extra smoothness, and green apple offers a sweet and refreshing punch finish. Add a pinch of cayenne or one-quarter of a jalapeño if you like a kick.

Yield: 32 ounces

Total time: 10 minutes

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients

• Avocado | 1, cut in two then seeded, peeled, and diced

• Green apple | 1, seeded, peeled, and diced

• Lime | ½, juiced

• Spinach | ½ cup, roughly chopped

• Kale | ½ cup, cleaned and roughly chopped

• Celery | ¼ cup, diced

• Ice cubes | 1 cup

• Unsweetened almond, soy, or coconut beverage | 1 cup; if using store-bought, make sure it is natural or organic with no added sugars

Directions

In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Start on slow speed and gradually increase to a higher speed; blend for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Chef’s commentary

You can add a banana for potassium or a scoop of protein powder for more protein.