green machine

Of all the smoothies I've ever made, "green" smoothies included, I've never actually made one that looked green. I usually base smoothies with berries and then add in kale or spinach or flax. This smoothie is made of many ingredients I wouldn't have thought to put in, but it tasted great and refreshing!

The spinach is packed with calcium which helps your bones, the green grapes can help improve circulation and prevent blood clots (and their seeds contain protective flavinol compounds that fight free radicals and repair connective tissues). Oranges protect against colds, flu, heart disease and strokes because of their vitamin C content, and bananas are packed with cholesterol calming potassium.

Here's what you'll need:
yields 4 cups
1 cup green grapes
1 orange, peeled
1/2 Bartlett pear
1 banana, fresh or frozen
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup water
2 cups ice

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and liquefy!

2. Enjoy!!