Each Thursday Eleanor Ozich of Petite Kitchen will share her thoughts on healthy eating, with recipes and more.
Feeling a little overwhelmed or unsure of where to start? Not to worry, as I have some simple tips for creating a brilliantly creamy and refreshing green smoothie, perfect for when you feel like a little boost of nourishment.
I like to keep my smoothies basic and uncomplicated. In thesmoothie pictured, I have put half an avocado, a small frozen banana, 1 cup of coconut water, a large handful of cos lettuce, the juice of half a lemon and a small handful of fresh green grapes in a blender, then simply whizzed until smooth.
Four simple steps to creating your own delicious green smoothie:
1. Choose a liquid base. I use about 1 cup of liquid, but you can add a little more or less depending on the thickness desired. I like to use coconut water, but all types of nut milk, rice milk or oat milk work fantastically.
2. Next, I like to add something a little creamy as a good dose of healthy fats. I usually add an avocado, or cup coconut cream. A handful of activated nuts or nut butter adds a terrific dimension also.
3. Time to choose a handful of fruit! I usually opt for a frozen banana, as I always have an abundance in the freezer. I also love a little mango or pineapple if I am wanting something tropical. Frozen grapes, apples, figs and berries are perfectly sweet additions.
4. Last, but not least, add a large handful or portion of greens. Some great options are kale, spinach, cos lettuce, celery, broccoli, a bulb of fennel or half a cucumber.
Once you have mastered the art of creating a delicious green smoothie combination, you can get a little fancy.
