Green smoothie and green drink recipes

Dr. Oz Inspired Green Drink recipe

Serves 1

A great way to start your day, this Dr. Oz inspired green drink features green veggies, fruit, and the zing of ginger. As Oprah says on Oprah.com, Dr. Oz's green drink is "a glass of fresh."

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach
• 3 stalks celery
• 1/2 cup diced, seeded cucumber
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 small apple, cored
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree.
2. Make extra and keep it on hand in the refrigerator.

Sweet,Creamy Green Smoothie

Serves 2

The addition of banana gives this green smoothie sweet creaminess while the buttery avocado adds a generous dose of healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• 1 large banana, sliced, frozen
• 1 large orange, peeled, sectioned
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled
• 4 cups torn chard leaves, stems removed
• 2 cups cold water

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree.
2. Supercharged Green Smoothie

Creamy Coconut Kale Green Smoothie

Serves 2

Kale is one of the most concentrated forms of nutrients, loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Flax and coconut milk are rich in healthy fats. The frozen banana lends creaminess, natural sweetness, and a tasty amount of heart-healthy potassium.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, sliced, frozen
• 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
• 2 tablespoons ground flax
• 1/2 cup coconut milk

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree.

Raw Green Drink

Serves 2

The nutritional beauty of green drinks is that most of them are made with raw ingredients, making them a refreshing drink that is purely made with whole foods.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cucumber, seeded
• 2 cups torn kale leaves, stems removed
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon raw coconut oil

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree.

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