Herbal Booster Green Smoothie-Bowl-Popsicle

Cucumber: great combo of high fiber and water for great digestion

Spinach: considered to be one of the most nutrient foods (iron, antioxidants, high source of magnesium)

Pears: highest fiber fruit and lowest sugar

Parsley: natural detox and anti inflammatory

Bananas: considered to be a perfect recovery fruit with a great nutritional profile

Pre Prep- overnight- 10 minutes         Prep Time - 10 minutes
Servings - 32-34 ounces (roughly 4, 8oz servings)

INGREDIENTS:

**All Organic, Greens are susceptible to absorb pesticides and chemicals**

  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 1 Pear
  • 1 cup ‘Gut Healing Broth,’ ( bring 1C water to simmer and steep with 2 Tbsp herbs for 10-20 mins (or steep overnight in a mason jar)
  • 2.5 packed cups fresh Spinach (can use frozen, same amount)
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, with stems ( about 1 small handful)
  • 2 Bananas (frozen is best for a smoother smoothie)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Wash all your fruits and veggies
  • Pull out your frozen Bananas and let thaw for about 5 minutes
  • On a cutting board cut your Cucumber into circles for better blending
  • On a cutting board cut around the core of the pear 
  • Put into the blender; Herbal Brew, Cucumber and Pear
  • Put lid on the blender and blend for 20-30 seconds
  • Open the blender and add; Spinach, Parsley and Bananas
  • Put the lid back on and blend until it is smooth about 1 minutes depending on your blender
  • Pour your smoothie into your glass 

Smoothie Cheat Sheet & Ideas

RECOMMENDATIONS: To make your Smoothies in advance double this recipe and pour into small 6 ounce paper cups or small mason jars (better for the environment reducing waste).  Freeze!

  • Take the mason jar out the night before and put it into the fridge, this will allow it to slightly thaw so you can easily blend.
  • Pour into the blender with ½ cup Coconut Water, regular Water or Almond Milk.
  • Here you can add a superfood of choice for added ENERGY and STRENGTH.

Suggestions: 1 tbsp Hemp Seed, 1 tbsp Almond Butter, 1 tsp Chia Seeds, ¼ Avocado

POPSICLES for BREAKFAST

  • Make your favorite green smoothie
  • Pour into your popsicle molds and freeze, our recipe should make about 8 popsicles

SMOOTHIE BOWLS (can do with any smoothie)

  • Don’t thaw your banana and add an extra one for a more smoothie bowl effect. You can also add ½ C ice instead of an extra banana
  • Top with your favorite ingredients 

 

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