Detox Green Smoothies

Typically when I make a green smoothie I include fat and protein (nut butters, coconut milk, avocado, yogurt, nut milks, coconut oil) for health benefits and to fill me up.  This week I have been craving fresh and light smoothies made simply from fruits, vegetables, and water. It’s spring break for Vineyard kids so my new found detox smoothie habit could be because we are living outside in the spring air or because I am so crazed chasing two boys around that all I can think of is throw it in the blender. Either way, I’m happy to find myself in this new rhythm and already feel the benefits from it.  If you are looking for a light raw breakfast these work great but they also pair nicely with an egg or slice of whole grain toast. The mix of fruits and veggies that I’m using here are often found in juicing recipes but I prefer to blend the ingredients together to retain the fiber and because throwing everything in my blender is easier then assembling the juicer. The trick is to keep the motor running for a good few minutes to really break everything down.

If you like sweet juices and smoothies give the Sweet Green Smoothie a try as the pear flavor takes over. If you like crisp and spicy drinks try the Tart Green Smoothie (I can’t get enough of the grapefruit and celery mix).

Sweet Green Smoothie

1 pear, roughly chopped

2 cups baby spinach

1/4-1/2 a lemon, peeled (depending on how sour you like it)

1 cup water or coconut water

Blend everything together until smooth.

Tart Green Smoothie

3 ribs of celery, roughly chopped

1-inch piece peeled ginger root

1 grapefruit, peeled and roughly chopped

3-inch piece of cucumber

1 cup water or coconut water

Blend everything together until smooth.

PS. These boys are the very best company (even if I am too tired to speak after 7:30 pm). XO