June 9 2014
Smoothie Obsession
It’s time to ditch heavy meals and mix things up with your newest spring obsession: the smoothie. These super fresh blends are packed with nutrient-rich, cleansing ingredients, which is exactly what we (kiddos included) need right now. Serve in your favorite glass jar and add a playful straw because each smoothie serves up enough two, and they are totally kid approved.
Ginger Sweet – Super sweet blend of fruits and veggies with a subtle hint of ginger
- 2 carrots
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 green apple
- 1 clementine
- 1+ inch fresh ginger
- ½ lemon squeezed
- *optional: 1 TBS flaxmeal for fiber, protein, & Omega’s
Ruby Red Raspberry – A blend that is beyond refreshing with a good dose of berry, citrus and mint.
- ½ ruby red grapefruit
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ lemon squeezed
- 4 mint leaves
- 1 small cucumber
- *optional: 1 TBS flaxmeal
- For more alkalizing goodness add 1 cup of chopped romaine hearts
For the Love of Green – Packed with green goodness and a touch of pineapple… sweet perfection!
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 green apple
- ¼ avocado
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ lemon squeezed
- ¾ cup pineapple
- *optional: 1 TBS flaxmeal
smoothie recipes by Lara Harrington, trainer and co-owner of Boutique Fitness / photography by MOJA Photo / styling by Denell Pepin/ original feature from the Spring/Summer MoPa Living Magazine.
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