Fresh-from-the-Garden Smoothies

Recipes were featured in the Early Spring 2015 issue of Inspirations magazine

Berry Good Workout Smoothie

• 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Blend all ingredients. Serves one.

Green Machine Smoothie with Spinach, Apples and Grapes

• 3 cups grapes (stems removed)
• 1 cup spinach (packed well)
• 1 apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
• 12 oz apple juice

In a blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Serves four.

Healthy Broccoli and Spinach Smoothie with Apple

• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 4 florets of broccoli
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• 1 apple (cored and chopped)
• 2 oranges (peeled and quartered)

Water to dilute as needed. You can change the fruit and vegetables to your (or your kids’) liking.

Sweet Veggie Smoothie

• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup sliced sweet apple
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup carrots
• 1/2 cup cucumber (peeled and sliced)
• 2 cups ice
• Dash of nutmeg and cinnamon (optional)

Blend until smooth. Adding the nutmeg and cinnamon will give it a great fragrance.