Green smoothie (smoothie) is a thick puree drink made from fresh fruits or vegetables with herbs. It helps to quench hunger and thirst, as well as maintain the vitality of the body and clarity of consciousness.
Pick your recipe
You will need
- - fruits vegetables;
- - greens;
- - sweetener (optional);
- - salt (optional);
- - water;
- - a blender.
Instruction manual
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To prepare a cocktail, place all the ingredients in a blender and bring to a homogeneous mass.
Options for creating cocktails.
- weed + banana + mango + water (2: 1: 1: 2);
- celery / salad + berry + banana + water (1/6: 2: 1: 2);
- celery + beets + apple + lemon juice (2: 2: 2: 0.25)
- salad + watermelon + water (6: 5: 1);
- salad + melon + apple + banana + mango + water (6: 0.5: 1: 1: 1: 2)
- salad + grapes + orange + banana + water (6: 1: 1: 1: 2)
- spinach + apple + lemon + water (6: 2: 1: 1)
- greens (parsley, dill, onion, garlic) + tomato + bell pepper + water (1: 3: 1: 1)
Note. The proportions in parts (cups, pieces) are indicated in parentheses.
How to measure products:
- Greens, water, large (cut into pieces) and small fruits - in cups;
- Leaves, stems, medium fruits / vegetables - in pieces.
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Product options for cocktails.
Fruit.
- Watermelon, melon, pineapple, - banana, avocado, mango, apricot, peach, pear, - orange, mandarin, apple, - lemon, lime, kiwi, - blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, etc.
Vegetables.
- sweet pepper, hot pepper, - tomato, cucumber, pumpkin, cauliflower, broccoli, - carrots, beets, celery root, etc.
Greens.
For sweet and unsweetened cocktails:
- Weeds: nettle, quinoa, plantain, gerbil, etc.;
- Salads: romaine / cadet / violet / red leaf;
- celery (stem / leaves);
- spinach;
- cabbage kale;
- mint, etc.
For unsweetened cocktails:
- parsley;
- basil;
- dill;
- cilantro;
- garlic, etc.
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Sweeteners.
- Honey;
- dates;
- raisins.
note
Green smoothies cannot be stored for a long time, so try to cook them at once.
Useful advice
For beginners of healthy eating, putting a little greens at the beginning is enough. After getting used to the taste, it will be possible to increase its proportion.
Do not be afraid to experiment with tastes.
If the cocktail is too thick, just add water.