So me, being me, have devised a way to get in extra veg without having to put in almost any effort (yessss). I blend them into my smoothies. GENIUS, I know. I hear your applause now, thank you so very much. I've been doing it a for a few days now and am pretty much hooked. I make a giant smoothie (what else is new) and drink it down. No cooking necessary, hardly any dishes, all that good stuff. The veggie-filled smoothies still taste great and are way more nutrient-dense, which makes my body and brain happy. I am still a sugar-fiend so I add a lil maple syrup to the drinks, but if you don't wanna, you don't gotta. I prefer to use mostly frozen fruit and veg because it make the smoothie more like a frosty, thick shake. Enjoy!
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VEG-TASTIC SMOOTHIE
1/2 cup frozen beet
3/4 cup frozen broccoli
1 frozen banana
1/3 cup bell pepper
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
2 cups almond milk
Blend it all up until smooth! Adjust according to preference; you can add more milk, fruit, maple syrup, or whatever you desire.
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1 comment:
In the last few months I switched from using fresh (bagged/chopped) kale in my smoothies, to exclusively adding frozen chopped spinach. Way cheaper, way more convenient (i.e. kale doesn't go to waste if I'm gone for the weekend), and it keeps everything cold and just as nutritious!
I'll have to experiment with other frozen veggies like you suggest! (But, I'll admit, I use 2-3 bananas per smoothie, to keep more savory flavors masked).
On a technical note, how does your vitamix handle large frozen chunks of broccoli and beets? Mine is about 10 years old and goes crazy if I have too much frozen goods and not enough liquids...
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