Green Lemonade Smoothie – Eating Bird Food

This inexperienced lemonade smoothie combines kale, pear, cucumber and lemon for a refreshing drink that’s not solely detoxifying however alkalizing and energizing as nicely!

This inexperienced lemonade smoothie is an oldie that just lately acquired an enormous picture improve! This recipe got here to be after waking up one morning craving inexperienced juice, however not desirous to take out my juicer. That stated, I made a decision to strive making a inexperienced juice smoothie in my Vitamix as a substitute.

I often use frozen bananas and almond milk as a base for many of my smoothies however I needed this one to be extra juice-like so I caught with a pear, cucumber and water. The Vitamix did a fantastic job of pulverizing every thing, so I’d say it was successful!

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• It’s the right steadiness of inexperienced juice and smoothie.
• It’s refreshing and full of tons of vitamins and well being advantages.
• You solely want just a few recent substances to mix this smoothie up.

Components Wanted

• kale – a powerhouse inexperienced, kale is full of nutritional vitamins A, Ok, B6, and C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. It’s the star ingredient on this inexperienced smoothie. I used inexperienced curly kale, however any number of kale ought to work simply positive.
• pear – pears will not be solely scrumptious, however additionally they supply dietary fiber (one pear has 6 grams of fiber) and important vitamins, together with Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. They’re anti-inflammatory, have been proven to enhance coronary heart well being and will assist with weight reduction. Simply be sure to embody the peel as a lot of the vitamins are discovered there. (Supply)
• cucumber – excessive in vitamins however low in energy, cucumbers are tremendous hydrating because of their excessive water content material. As a result of they’re 95% water they naturally detoxify your physique. They’re additionally excessive in Nutritional vitamins A, B and C and include phytonutrients that present anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer results.
• lemon – provides brightness and tang and helps to spice up your immunity and flush toxins. Lemon juice additionally provides a pleasant dose of vitamin C. Simply be sure to make use of freshly squeezed lemon juice!
• water – hydration is arguably an important issue for reaching a fantastic, wholesome glow so I used filtered water for the bottom of this smoothie.
• ice – since we’re not utilizing any frozen fruits on this smoothie the ice helps to thicken this smoothie and make it additional chilly!

Methods to Make

This inexperienced lemonade smoothie resembles inexperienced juice, however is method simpler to make and with much less mess!

Simply place all of your substances in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix. Mix till easy, including extra water or ice till the smoothie is the feel and consistency you take pleasure in.

Pour right into a glass and luxuriate in!

Notes & Substitutions

• pear – for those who don’t have pears readily available be happy to make use of an apple as a substitute. Each pears and apples are candy so it’s a fantastic substitution. I might suggest utilizing a granny smith apple or a tart purple apple like honeycrisp or pink woman.
• kale – for those who don’t have kale readily available, you need to use any leafy inexperienced of alternative. Contemporary child spinach could be my subsequent alternative, however any number of inexperienced will work.
• cucumber – this provides nice vitamin, however for those who don’t have a cucumber readily available celery or romaine hearts would make for a fantastic substitute as they’re each hydrating.
• lemon – recent lime juice will work instead to the lemon juice.
• water – be happy to make use of coconut water, orange juice or your favourite dairy-free milk like unsweetened almond milk or mild coconut milk rather than the water.

Smoothie Variations

• Add protein: If you wish to add protein to this smoothie be happy so as to add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. You possibly can additionally add a scoop of your favourite protein powder or do that inexperienced protein smoothie recipe as a substitute, as protein powder will change the general taste of the smoothie relying on what sort you employ.
• Add ginger: If you happen to like a little bit of zip to your smoothie strive including a knob of recent ginger.
• Need a thicker smoothie? In order for you a thicker smoothie be happy so as to add in some frozen fruit. I might suggest a frozen banana, pineapple or mango. For a creamier smoothie with out the frozen fruit you possibly can additionally add 1/2 a ripe avocado.

What Kind of Blender is Greatest to Use?

If you happen to’re a smoothie lover, I extremely suggest investing in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix. I’ve had the identical blender for 10+ years, so it’s undoubtedly definitely worth the funding, IMO! The high-powered blender helps to essentially break down the substances utilized in smoothies (particularly more durable substances like frozen fruit, kale and ginger) to attain that easy and creamy smoothie consistency.

That stated, for those who don’t have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix you may nonetheless make this smoothie, the feel simply won’t be as easy.

Extra Wholesome Smoothie Recipes

Remember to take a look at the entire smoothie recipes in addition to the total assortment of drink recipes on EBF!