Green Twist Smoothie by Kaleb

Photos by Kaleb Nimz

This weeks smoothie has a Green Twist. Don't be afraid of the color. It is sweet and refreshing and so good for you! We have been making variations of this smoothie for the past three years, but the original recipe for this smoothie came from Marilyn's mother (whom has been juicing for about 15 years). 

Photos by Kaleb Nimz

What you'll need

2 c. Spinach (or another green)
2 c. Pineapple

1 c. Strawberries

2 Oranges

1 Banana

2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil

1 Tbsp. Spirulina
Coconut Water (as needed)

Directions

First place the spinach in the VitaMix. I have found that if I put the green leafy's (or Spinach in this case) on the bottom, the VitaMix will blend it up better, and the weight of the other ingredients pushes the leaves into the blades. Then I add the rest of the fruit in layers, placing the Spirulina and Coconut Oil in between layers of fruit. Previously I was adding them on top, but I quickly realized that the ingredients didn't mix well and the Coconut Oil would have a tendency to stick to the side of the VitaMix. By putting them in between the fruit it helps prevent this from happening. If the smoothie is too thick for your liking you can add a little coconut water to smooth it out. Don't forget to add a slice of an orange to top it all off with a bit of color. Enjoy!

I would love to hear your feedback if you try this recipe. Below is a photo of what the ingredients will look like before blended.

Photos by Kaleb Nimz