The Crisper Whisperer: A Seriously Delicious 'Green' Smoothie

Name: The Crisper Whisperer: A Seriously Delicious 'Green' Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters ounces baby spinach (about packed); 1 medium banana; 5 dried dates, pitted; 2 Tbsps ground flaxseeds (optional); 237 milliliters ice, if not using frozen berries; 1 medium orange, peeled and seeded; 473 milliliters raspberries (frozen are great)

The Crisper Whisperer: A Seriously Delicious 'Green' Smoothie is a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 morn meal. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 239 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up baby spinach, ice, dates, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 minutes.

Instructions

If you're using a regular blender, roughly chop the orange, banana, spinach, and dates. If you're using a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec, simply place all ingredients in the blender in the order listed.

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Spinach

Banana

Orange

Dates

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Add 1 cup water to the blender. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to push ingredients toward the blades if necessary.

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Water

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Add a bit more water, if desired, to reach the smoothie consistency you prefer. This may be especially necessary if you're using a regular blender. Divide between two tall glasses and serve immediately.

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Smoothie