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The Spinach Smoothie Preparation Process
The process of making a spinach smoothie is quite easy, if one allows themselves time for preparation. There are several steps involved in making a spinach smoothie. Washing and cleaning of the vegetables, portioning the correct amount of ingredients, and proper blending are all important steps in the making of a spinach smoothie. First, wash all of the fruits and vegetables thoroughly, being careful to remove all dirt from the spinach. If carrots are added, cut the ends off of the carrots and throw them away (you can peel the carrots if you like but leaving the skins on provides the most nutritional benefit). Make sure to wash the outside of any waxy fruits and vegetables, such as celery, apples, etc. before blending to limit the amount of dirt and pesticide spray in the smoothie. I like to give my spinach a small chop before blending it. It tends to break down easier in the blender with the rest of the ingredients that way. If I add hard fruits, like an apple, I will cut up the apple into ½ inch cubes so that it’s easier to blend. I have noticed that large chunks of apples placed into the blender tend to stay chunky throughout the smoothie. Frozen bags of berries tend to be the best bet for making an icy smoothie without diluting the contents. Instead of using ice to make the smoothie cold, substitute in whatever frozen berries are palatable. If a creamier smoothie is preferred, use about a ¼ cup of plain greek yogurt per single serving. Greek yogurt is a great way to add protein to the smoothie and it blends nicely with the other ingredients. There are lots of people who enjoy a raw diet way of living. To make the smoothie raw diet “friendly”, adding almond or cashew milk instead of yogurt is an easy way to adhere to the restrictions. To sweeten it up the smoothie a bit, use Agave nectar instead of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Agave nectar is also raw diet and vegan friendly, plus it tastes great. Next,
The process of making a spinach smoothie is quite easy, if one allows themselves time for preparation. There are several steps involved in making a spinach smoothie. Washing and cleaning of the vegetables, portioning the correct amount of ingredients, and proper blending are all important steps in the making of a spinach smoothie. First, wash all of the fruits and vegetables thoroughly, being careful to remove all dirt from the spinach. If carrots are added, cut the ends off of the carrots and throw them away (you can peel the carrots if you like but leaving the skins on provides the most nutritional benefit). Make sure to wash the outside of any waxy fruits and vegetables, such as celery, apples, etc. before blending to limit the amount of dirt and pesticide spray in the smoothie. I like to give my spinach a small chop before blending it. It tends to break down easier in the blender with the rest of the ingredients that way. If I add hard fruits, like an apple, I will cut up the apple into ½ inch cubes so that it’s easier to blend. I have noticed that large chunks of apples placed into the blender tend to stay chunky throughout the smoothie. Frozen bags of berries tend to be the best bet for making an icy smoothie without diluting the contents. Instead of using ice to make the smoothie cold, substitute in whatever frozen berries are palatable. If a creamier smoothie is preferred, use about a ¼ cup of plain greek yogurt per single serving. Greek yogurt is a great way to add protein to the smoothie and it blends nicely with the other ingredients. There are lots of people who enjoy a raw diet way of living. To make the smoothie raw diet “friendly”, adding almond or cashew milk instead of yogurt is an easy way to adhere to the restrictions. To sweeten it up the smoothie a bit, use Agave nectar instead of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Agave nectar is also raw diet and vegan friendly, plus it tastes great. Next,