Green Smoothie

A great way to get kids to eat their greens!

An easy and delicious way to increase your green intake. Did you know studies have shown one cup of leafy greens each day lowers your risk of heart disease?

Also this recipe is anti-inflammatory, promotes tissue healing and helps aid digestion due to one of nature’s star foods - Pineapple; which contains the enzyme bromelain. Pineapple boasts an impressive nutrient profile rich in Vitamin C and manganese; and containing copper, the B vitamins, potassium and magnesium.

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan and Refined sugar free

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh pineapple, with skin removed and cut into chunks

1 banana (you can use frozen banana for a more chilled smoothie)

6 leaves of spinach, washed

1 and a half cups of chilled unsweetened almond milk.

2 T coconut yoghurt

Optional add ins: chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground flax seed for omega 3s.

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.

There are numerous variations to a green smoothie and you can switch it up for a change by:

• Swap the greens. Kale (remove stalks), silverbeet, baby spinach, romaine lettuce are all good options.

• Try other plant milks or coconut water. Soy, cashew, hemp, oat, coconut. As there is already sweetening with the fruit, it is advisable not to use fruit juice.

• Add healthy fats. Seeds or avocado make your smoothie thicker and gives longer satiety. If you like your smoothie a little thinner swap half a cup of the milk for water.