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Spring Cleaning Smoothie {green detox smoothie}

Breakfast

Spring Cleaning Smoothie {green detox smoothie}


Oh, hi there Spring. It’s great to see you. I had my doubts if and when you would ever get here. Would it kill you to call? Text? Shoot an email?<

But you’re here now and that’s all that matters. I have to say, you look great; you’ve really got a knack for color. I know that you know that green is my go-to shade, so thank you for the lively splashes all around. Love the perfume, too. Fresh, floral and grassy. Lovely.

Still, I’ve been meaning to mention something. Something that’s been bugging me for awhile. I really need to get it off my chest.

It’s this spring cleaning thing.

I know that freshness is your “thing,” and don’t get me wrong, I like it too. But sometimes I think you (and a certain someone named Martha) are in cahoots and expect us all to drop everything, grab our mops and buckets, and spend the whole day scrubbing just because you decided to show up.

It makes me peevish, Spring.

There, I feel better getting it off my chest. I promise I’ll get to the cleaning, soon (ish). But right now, I need some Me time. I’m going to drink this refreshing, antioxidant-loaded green smoothie to give my system a clean sweep. Apologies in advance for leaving the blender in the sink. I’ll get to it. I know you’ll understand.

Cheers to you, Spring!

Spring Cleaning Detox Smoothie

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups chopped kale leaves stems and tough rib removed
  • 1/2 cup frozen cubed mango or banana
  • 1 small seedless orange peeled
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Optional: 1-2 drops stevia optional
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon green tea powder
  • 1/3 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender; puree on high speed until blended and smooth. Add the ice cubes; process until smoothie is thick and smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

Notes

Additional Nutrition Notes: Low in sodium High in calcium High in dietary fiber High in iron Very high in manganese High in potassium Very high in vitamin A High in vitamin B6 Very high in vitamin C

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