When I made this smoothie in advance to store in the fridge overnight, my heart, my brain, even my tummy, seemed to say, “We want this NOW!” Another 8 hours seemed too long. It tasted that good.
I always like to dunk a few herbs in my smoothies. It gives them a more complex flavor, not the same old same old. Herbs seem to have their own personalities and therapeutic benefits.
Studies show dill can ease depression; cilantro can help lower anxiety. Parsley is vitamin-rich and contains the minerals iron and potassium.
The warming power of ginger helps reduce inflammation. Its little pop of heat is perfect on a cold day. After my sis drank this, she said, “You’ve gotta make this again. I feel like I’m on 10.”
I’m not one to keep family secrets, here’s how you make it:
- A handful of lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup of kale stems or kale
- 1 Apple or pear
- A few stems parsley
- A couple of stems cilantro
- ¼ to ½ inch of fresh ginger
- 1 Tbl hemp seeds
- Feel free to add some more of your favorite herbs like mint or dill
- Add a half-cup to 1 cup of water
I added a splash of organic white grape juice because I had some that I needed to drink up in the fridge.
It provided a delicious touch of sweetness to my concoction. I usually don’t put fruit juices into my smoothies. Packaged fruit juices are often loaded with sugar.
How do you like to make your smoothies? Are there any unusual ingredients that you add? Leave a comment below.
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