A Green Smoothie with a Unique Twist
You might look at this recipe and think these ingredients make an unlikely pairing but oh, it’s a delicious one! Step out of your comfort and try this combination the next time you’re making a green smoothie.
I love adding herbs into any smoothie or juice for not only the wonderful flavors they offer but also for their amazing medicinal powers. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is revered for its anti-aging compounds — researchers found that basil was effective at actively searching for and eliminating harmful molecules and protecting against damage caused by some free radicals in key organs such as the heart, liver and brain! Basil is also known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits. So take the time to enjoy the wonders of this amazing herb, and of course all of the other delicious ingredients.
If you’re a basil fan, then you’ll also love all of these amazing recipes that include that beautiful herb!
(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
- 1 lime
- 1 thick slice of pineapple
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 handful of sweet basil leaves
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 handful of ice
- 1 stevia leaf (see below for alternate sweeteners)
Directions:
- Wash all produce well.
- Peel the lime then juice it with a citrus juicer or throw in whole.
- Add all the other ingredients into the blender for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth and enjoy!
Substitutions:
- Lime – lemon, grapefruit
- Pineapple – apple, pear
- Spinach – lettuce, kale, broccoli
- Sweet basil – coriander, mint
- Cucumber – celery, celery root
- Stevia leaf – pinch of stevia, honey, rice malt, date
- Nutrition per serving:
Yields and nutritional information are estimated and will vary depending on produce size and equipment used.
I don’t usually comment on online recipes unless they are really good… And wowza, this is REALLY good!! The only change I made was from stevia to honey, because I’m allergic to stevia. This is such a refreshingly complex/intense combination of flavors. You can taste each ingredient, but they all pair so well! I will definitely be making this again! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
I am having a hard time finding coconut water that is not so high in sugar… any suggestions?? Please and thank you!
This one is intense. A lot of strong flavors battling it out. I liked it, but for those who like the flavors a little more bland, you might want to pass on this one.
Very refreshing
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Joe, I have a question for you and your team. I use many essential oils and am trying to find research about using them in place of the actual plant. Is there medicinal benefit from consuming the oils (small amounts) in place of the plant? I do not have access to many fresh/whole herbs/spices.
Thanks and Juice On!
Delicous . .
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