Spinach Lime Smoothie
All throughout my pregnancy I was really good at trying to stay active by doing lots of walking and lots of blending my own juices! But once I had Bentley I fell out of the habit. I started working out again about a month ago and it feels so good to get back in to the swing of things! There is no excuse and I don't know what I was thinking putting it off for so long. I'm trying to be more consistent at it now :)
When I came home this morning from the gym Brady had breakfast ready for me including one of our favorite Green Smoothies. He's a keeper, I know ;).
I've always been really into juicing and blending smoothies since my dad would always make me some while I was in High School and am so glad I've continued to do it! I feel like I am able to get so much more fruits and veggies into my diet when I blend everything versus having to eat each one separately! As unappealing as the color may look, don't be mislead... this smoothie is very sweet with a little bit of a tang kick to it. You can always hide the bitter flavor of veggies (my favorite being spinach or kale) by adding enough fruit to balance it out!
Spinach Lime Smoothie
1 Green Apple
1 Orange
1/4-1/2 a Lime (peel and all)
2 slices of a Pineapple
(Cut off the outer skin but leave the core! I know it sounds crazy but the core is actually really healthy for you, and you will have no idea it's in there anyway. Plus, it saves you time from having to cut it up!)
Hand full of Spinach
Kale (I rip off a few leaves)
4-6 oz. of Coffee-Mate French Vanilla Creamer
Blend and Enjoy!
This is our favorite smoothie right now but really, the possibilities are endless! I used to do ones with beets, spinach, berries, and just whatever we had at the time. Just experiment and you will find out what flavors you really enjoy.
Happy Blending :)
oh yum this smoothie looks yummy! i love the addition of spinach great way to get your greens
ReplyDeleteooo! this looks absolutely delicious- might have to try this out!
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I've got to get back on the smoothie train!! This one looks super good!
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Yum! This looks very good! I will be remembering this one!
ReplyDeleteIve been looking for a yummy smoothie recipe!!! Thanks so much for the post cute girl! I love the design of your blog!!
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I've never been a smoothie person, but I've been thinking I need to get more fruits and veggies in my diet lately and have been looking for a recipe. Maybe I'll have to try this one out. Do you just use a regular blender?
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Lindsey! I think I fixed it! And the blender I use is a Blendtec
DeleteI love juicing! My younger bro just bought a juicer that was $300 smacks! But he loves it and he said that it has done wonders for his figure. Heheh.
ReplyDeletehaha! It's true! You can do so much with them and make lots of yummy healthy drinks :) They are well worth the price
DeleteIt looks yummy. I will definitely have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for stopping by Rosy!
DeleteWow, this looks absolutely delish! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
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Thanks Kimberly :)
DeleteThat smoothie sounds crazy but good! I would never think to add a whole lime, but I'll give it a try :)
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I know, it sounds really strange (trust me) I thought the same thing when we did it the first time! You will have to let me know what you think :)
DeleteI have yet to get into juicing. I tried to make a spinach smoothie, but my blender wasn't strong enough. Which blender do you recommend?
ReplyDeleteHi Tiffany! It's so true, some blenders are not able to break down the spinach leaves very well but we use a Blendtec and we love it!
DeleteI haven't gotten into the juicing thing yet either but this looks good! And i do love spinach!
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Yes Nicole! And it's sooo good for you too! Try it sometime :)
DeleteI really want to get into juicing!! Definitely trying this out! :)
ReplyDeletexo TJ
Have you ever heard of PB2? It's powered peanut butter. Throw that in with some ice, water, sugar-free vanilla jello powder and as much spinach that will fit and it tastes just like the peanut butter mood smoothie from jamba juice! It's so good.
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Cassie! I haven't ever heard of that but it sounds AMAZING! I'll have to try that one, I'm a sucker for anything PB :)
DeleteHey sweet girl! Thanks for stopping by my blog and supporting us as we go to Nepal! It means so so much:) I wanted to email you to thank you but couldn't find your email! Anyway, this smoothie looks DELISH!! I juice every morning and love how a healthy drink makes me feel so good throughout the day!!! love Katie
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Katie!
DeleteWe've been making smoothies a lot lately. We'll have to try this one! Looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteKelsie! You guys have to for sure!
DeleteHe really is a keeper. I need to get on this whole juicer thing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing:) just sold my juicer so I can get another after the move... yay!! Adorable blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Care! You will have to try this once you guys get settled in :)
DeleteI bet that does taste good! I've never tried a green smoothie, but my husband and I really like a bunch of different fruit smoothies that we "invent" based on whatever fruit we have at the time. It really wouldn't be hard to throw some spinach in!
ReplyDeleteI know aren't they great!? It's a great way to get some added green into your diet!
DeleteThis actually sounds really good, I will have to try it out!
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I am excited to try this smoothie! Smoothie Junkie here. I am a new follower of yours and I am new to the blog world and would LOVE your follow!
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Hi Breanna! Thanks so much for stopping by :)
DeleteAhhhh! Green stuff!! Run away!!
ReplyDeletehaha for some reason I knew you would think that ;)
DeleteI wish I was into juicing and making smoothies! I've been meaning to for forever.... I really need to jump on the bandwagon. I've heard too many good things about it.
ReplyDeleteYou should! They are delicious :)
Deletethis one looks really good! I have been looking for some juicing inspiration. thanks!
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ReplyDeleteJessica, thank you so much. You are so sweet!
Deletesounds healthy, looks delicious! thanks for sharing!
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DeleteI'm your newest follower now :) Keep posting the healthy recipes. I love it. You're little boy is darling. Who designed your blog? SO much in one comment. I apologize.
ReplyDeleteMcKaye! You are so sweet and your little family is the cutest! I designed our blog!
DeleteSheree! I cannot thank you enough for the info. I think I figured it out, hopefully! You are amazing!!! :)
ReplyDeleteNew follower loving your blog! Made this smoothie this weekend and the fam LOVED it! Blogged about it here http://rachelgbolton.blogspot.com/. Thanks for sharing!
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