Green smoothies are a huge hit in the raw food scene. Raw kale contains large quantities of anti-oxidants and other anti-cancer nutrients as well as beaucoup chlorophyll, manganese, calcium, and B-vitamins. This simple green smoothie recipe with raw kale can be made even simpler by adjusting to whatever greenery you have on hand. The parsley and cilantro add their distinctive flavors while the mint reminds you of a favorite dessert. With great taste and immense nutritive value, this raw food green smoothie is a win-win scenario for everyone!
See also: The healthy truth about green smoothies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sliced banana or soft fruit of choice (Mango, etc)
- 2 cups cold or frozen orange juice (you can freeze the juice in an ice tray)
- 1 1/2 cups tightly packed dinosaur or curly leaf kale
- optional 1/4 cup lightly packed parsley
- optional 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro
- optional 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
Preparation:
Blend all of the ingredients together for 10 to 20 seconds or until the greens have completely blended in. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
