Green Eyed Smoothie

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Serving: 2 Ingredients: • 1 apple • 1 pear • ½ tsp. freshly grated ginger • 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) sliced almonds • 2 handfuls of spinach • 1 small lemon • 1 cup (240 ml) water Directions: 1. Slice and quarter apple and pear, while removing stems and seeds. 2. Pulse in blender for a few seconds before adding the remaining ingredients. 3. Puree. 4. You can add water as you see fit.

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Green eyed smoothie gets its name from the fresh spinach that turns apple, pear and lemon into a vivid green glass. A little fresh ginger and sliced almonds keep things interesting. It's light, it's cleansing, and it takes about two minutes to make.

Pro Tips

• Pulse the quartered apple and pear alone for a few seconds before adding the rest — breaking the hard fruit down first keeps the smoothie silky.
• Remove stems and seeds from the apple and pear before blending; the seeds add bitterness you don't want.
• Freshly grated ginger is worth the grating — it brings a bright heat that powdered ginger can't match.
• Add water as you see fit at the end to reach your preferred thickness; start with the cup listed and adjust.
• Squeeze in the lemon early so the apple and pear stay bright instead of browning in the blender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I taste the spinach in this smoothie?

Barely — the apple, pear and lemon mask it almost completely. The spinach is there for the green color, the nutrients, and the name.

What makes it green?

Two handfuls of fresh spinach. Blend it well and the whole glass turns that signature vivid green.

Can I make it ahead?

It's at its best fresh. If you must, the lemon juice helps it hold color and flavor for a few hours in the fridge — shake before drinking.

How ripe should the fruit be?

Ripe and sweet — this smoothie has no added sweetener, so a ripe pear and apple carry the entire flavor.

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