Not Just Your Ordinary Smoothie

 | prep time: 10 mins | materials: blender, measuring utensils, cutlery |
| cook time: 10-15 mins | serves: 2-4 | 
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Who doesn't love a fast and easy smoothie that is AMAZING for you and is packed full of healthy ingredients? This is my version of V8 Splash, but with all the right ingredients and no unnatural flavors.  
A breakfast for the champion in you that will fuel your body through the entire day.

Ingredients:

• small chunk of fresh ginger root, about 1 inch or so
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro
• 1 whole lemon, sliced and seeds removed
• 1 whole apple, sliced and seeds removed
• 1 Handful of frozen strawberries
• 1 Handful of frozen blueberries
• 2 cups of water, preferably spring water
• 1 stick of celery, chopped
• Half a tomato
• 1/4 cup of organic flax seed, optional
• 6 baby carrots

Directions:
*note, always put your heavier ingredients at the bottom of your blender.

• Blend, on high speed, apple, carrots, lemon, celery and tomato with water until smooth. 
• Add in spinach, cilantro, ginger root, strawberries, and blueberries. Blend until smooth.
• Lastly, add in flax seeds to the mix. Blend all ingredients together until smooth. 
• Pour your smoothie into your favorite mason jar and enjoy!

Key takeaways:

1. The flavor of some of the ingredients, like the spinach and tomato, are muted by the other ingredients in the mix. So no worries, it won't taste strongly of spinach or tomato.
2. Ginger is the secret to looking and feeling timeless, but if the taste of ginger is too much for you, try using a smaller piece in your next smoothie recipe. 
3. If you have an intolerance to citrus, peel your lemon before blending. If not, save some of the rind to boost the nutritional value of your smoothie even more.
4. Flaxseed is rich with omega-3 fatty acids which are perfect for improving heart health, also, the added fiber will aid in digestion.
5. Cilantro is often dismissed when it comes to smoothie making, but this herbal ingredient is full of anti-inflammatory properties and a huge source of vitamin K and iron. Your cells will thank you.

Comment below and let me know if you've tried it and what you think! Do you have any golden smoothie recipes of your own? Share in the comment section to help everyone find their way around the smoothie kingdom. 

Till next time,

Chérie Jade