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Green Smoothie Template


*Super great, fast and easy way to get 15 servings of fruits and veggies in your diet, plus-kids LOVE them!

Makes 8 cups, you may want to half this recipe!


2 1/2 water
1/2 tsp stevia, or 1/4 c agave nectar or honey or sugar
1/4 whole lemon without seeds, or 1/4 c lemon juice
blend
3/4-1 lb raw washed greens added up till the 5 c. line (preferably spinach, kale or collards)
blend till smooth
1-2 bananas
1-2 c frozen mixed berries
any other fruits till you hit the 8 c. line
blend till smooth and blend in ice

*Optional subsitute some yogurt for some fruit.

*Banana's make it creamier, berries make it turn purple instead of green, and pears are a great too.

*Spinach, kale and collards are sweet and mild and the smoothie will take on the taste of the berries. you will never know you are eating greens!

*Makes great home made popsicles! And its a great way to use up fruits and veggies in the garden!

*1 adult serving = 1 quart or 4 c. = 15 servings of fruit and veggies!
1 child serving = 1 pint or 2 c. = 15 servings of fruit and veggies for a child!

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