Raw Greens Smoothie

Prep 5m
Cook 2m

Ingredients

Servings
  • • Apples: pressed or juiced (45% of the blend)
  • • Banana: mashed or blended puréed banana
  • • Pear: pressed or juiced (8%)
  • • Kiwi: crushed (8%, about 1 whole kiwi)
  • • Spinach: crushed/blended (7%)
  • • Kale: crushed/blended (5%)
  • • Cucumber & lettuce: pressed/crushed (approx. 3% cucumber plus a handful of lettuce)
  • • Citrus & extras: a squeeze of fresh lime, a squeeze of lemon, a small sprinkle of spirulina powder, and a dash of safflower extract for colour/flavour balance.
  • • Vitamins: optional fortification of vitamin b1, b6, b12, c, and d3 if matching the vitamin-boosted commercial version.

Instructions

  1. Prep the Produce: Wash all the fresh leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce), cucumber, and fruits (apple, pear, kiwi, banana, lemon, lime).

  2. Extract Juices: Run the apples, pear, and cucumber through a cold-press juicer to get the liquid base.

  3. Blend: Add the juiced base into a high-powered blender along with the mashed banana, crushed kiwi, fresh spinach, and kale.

  4. Season: Add the squeeze of lemon and lime, plus the small sprinkle of spirulina.

  5. Process: Blend on high speed until completely smooth, aerated, and uniform in a vibrant green colour. Pour chilled and enjoy.

Notes

Committed to this collection by the hand of Hunter.