Last week I interviewed fiction writer Suzanne Bratcher on my Thursday blog. We chatted about her mysteries set in a ghost town in Arizona (be sure to read my blog to learn more!), but today she is sharing a recipe that might be of special interest because of a resolution you’ve made for 2019. If eating healthier is on your list, I thin you’ll want to try this out. Thanks, Suzanne!
Green Smoothie
Ingredients
1/3 c coconut milk (lite)
2/3 c water
1 scoop protein powder (plant or whey)
1 ripe medium banana, broken into thirds
1 c dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, etc.)
½ c carrots
½ c celery
1 c fresh or defrosted frozen fruit (berries, mango, pineapple, seedless grapes, etc.)
1 T coconut oil (liquid or melted)
1 T chia seed (or 2 T ground flaxseed)
In a sturdy blender
Mix coconut milk, water, protein powder, and banana until smooth.
Add greens, carrots, and celery. Mix until smooth.
Add fruit. Add water as needed. Mix until smooth.
With blender running, add coconut oil and chia seed.
Makes 1 serving (about 20 oz)
I try to eat a healthy diet, but I still find it difficult to get all those fruits and veggies our bodies crave. Green smoothies have been a great answer for me. Most days some variation of this smoothie is my lunch. My blender is large enough that I double this recipe to make two servings.
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