Green Smoothies...

So, lately we've been hearing all about "green smoothies". Some people are obsessed, others think its a scam, or just plain nasty. I personally love them. Mostly for the nutrients and health benefits, but I actually do think they taste pretty good. I like to make one a couple mornings a week for breakfast.

Here is what I made this morning:

• handful of spinach
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 celery stalk
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup frozen bluberries
• 1 small banana
• 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
• about 5-6 ounces coconut water (I use half of an 11.1 oz box)

This one is a bit on the extreme side. It was my first time using celery, its a different taste than my normal green smoothies without it so I had to get used to it, but it was still good :)

If you want a more normal tasting fruit smoothie, one I like to make is:

• handful of spinach
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 6 frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• ice if needed

Enjoy!