This is the response I figure many of you will have as I proceed to tell you that, yes, I Caitlyn Schaefer drink green smoothies. As you may have seen in my last post about Skillet Lasagna, I am the poster child of a "picky eater". As a child I did not eat a single vegetable (if you weren't shocked by the title, then now is your moment). We use to joke and say that ketchup was my vegetable and by we I mean my poor parents who were desperately trying to not melt with embarrassment that their child was one of the most unhealthy eaters out there. As I have grown up (in the past 2 years) I have slowly, but surely started to try new veggies. The two that have been added to my list are: lettuce and broccoli.
As I have been attempting to eat more healthy, I realize that the amount of veggies I consume has to increase. This is where the green smoothies come in. This is a delicious way for me to get at least 2 cups of vegetables in A DAY. yes.. I said it DAILY.
I know there are several different recipes out there, but I will share the one that my husband and I love the most.
GREEN SMOOTHIE:
3/4 c Almond Milk
2 c Spinach
1- 1 1/2 c Strawberries
1 Banana
1 tbsp Flaxseed
Take all of those ingredients and blend them together until it is smooth.
The reason I love this recipe is because:
- It is composed of almost only fruits and vegetables.
- It is low in calories and high in nutrition.
- It is very filling so I stay full until lunch time.
- Keeps you hydrated and gives you lasting energy.
- It is actually really delicious so you don't even realize you are eating vegetables!
We love green smoothies at the Schaefer household. Bring on the V E G G I E S!
Do you love green smoothies?? What's your favorite recipe?
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