Green Smoothie Recipe

One major benefit I’ve noticed from drinking a tall green smoothie is the mental clarity that follows. I don’t sleep as well as I used to and being in school full time can tax my mental reserves. When I need a quick pick-me-up, I don’t turn to caffeine. It’s never agreed with me. Green juice does for me what I imagine caffeine does for a coffee drinker.

Certainly, going natural isn’t as potent as a stimulant, like caffeine. However, it is packed with nutrition and your brain will love it.

Simple and easy 3 ingredient smoothie recipe:

What You’ll Need:

A blender

A glass

3/4 to 1 cup of Dole Fruit Juice

I prefer the Paradise Blend or the Pineapple Orange Banana. These particular Dole juices are 100% juice, which is hard to find at local grocery stores and markets.

3 cups packed mixed greens

I purchase the Power Greens bag at Costco, but any mixed greens—spinach, kale, chard—will do

1/2 to 1 Banana

I use half a banana but if you prefer it to be a little sweeter, use the whole banana

Directions:

Pour juice into the blender

Add the banana

Add 1/3 of the greens

Put the lid on the blender and start blending. While blending, remove the lid and add the rest of the greens. I add greens until the mixture becomes a lovely lime green.

Pour into glass, and enjoy!

What helps you get the nutrition and energy you need? I’d love it if you shared your favorite smoothie recipes below!