I'm trying to incorporate a healthier diet in my lifestyle. So, for the past few days I've been drinking this smoothie that I made. I got the recipe from Heather Lindsey's blog and I'm so excited about it.
Ingredients:
A handful of organic spinach
1 Fuji apple
1 Asian pear (both peeled & cored) - I used an Anjou pear because I couldn't find an Asian one
1/2 cup of ice
1 banana
1/2 of an avocado
3 stalks of celery
1 cup of cold, filtered water
1/2 the juice of a fresh lemon - I used concentrated lemon juice
When I made this smoothie, there were no instructions with it. So, I put the spinach and a little bit of water in first. Then added everything else randomly. The recipe did say to blend low to high, which I did.
Smell:
The smell is not bad, it smells like fresh fruit and vegetables mixed together.
Texture:
The texture was a little weird to me. It was a bit more textured than I am used to my smoothies being. I didn't mind it too much though.
Taste:
Now, let me say, it is an acquired taste. The first sip is the hardest. I didn't know what to expect when tasting it but somehow I was still caught off guard. It's not sweet. You do taste the vegetables. You also taste the fruit though. After a few sips, it tasted better. My taste buds adjusted to the taste of the smoothie and I began to enjoy it. It is yummy but if you're not used to drinking vegetables it will take a little time to get acquainted with it. I must say, it tastes clean and it feels good knowing that what I'm drinking is so healthy for me.
What I Would Do Different:
Next time, I will definitely use two stalks of celery instead of three. I thought three was a bit much, especially for me because I greatly dislike celery, but I wanted to follow the recipe. Also, I found this green smoothie recipe last night which is very similar to the one I used to make my smoothie. I will probably follow that one tomorrow when I blend my smoothie or I may use a mixture of the two recipes.
I really enjoyed this experience and I definitely plan on continuing to drink these. I drink mine for breakfast but you can drink it any time of the day. I'm on my way to being a healthier, better me. Join me on the journey!
xo,
Rita
