It's morning on my side of the world and you all know what that means.... time for a yummy green drink. Though green smoothies are nothing new, we have been drinking them for over 5 years now, every day more people are joining the green hype.
Though they might be a trendy, hipster food, they are so good for you. Especially for those who don't have much veggies and fruits in there life or for those who usually skip breakfast.
Green smoothie where they first step on my hubby's journey towards better health. For some people, it is easy to change their diet and life but my hubby wasn't one of these people so I knew I had to take things slowly with him. After successfully introducing green smoothies for breakfast for a while, his lunch sandwich started to have veggies too and after a while, he skipped the bread and went for a lunch salad or soup.
Small steps right? That's how I turned an unhealthy carnivore into a veggie and fruit-loving man that was able to get off his sick-making weekly beta-interferon injections and other meds to control Multiple Sclerosis. He hasn't felt better in his entire life all thanks to the love and food provided by mother earth!
If you have been thinking to change your lifestyle and diet too but don't know where to start, stop looking for a solution and start blending green smoothies today! Not sure how to do it? Scroll through my blog or download my FREE green smoothie eBook packed with tips, tricks, and recipes on my website.
Ingredients (serves 2 for breakfast)
2 to 3 cups bok choy
1.5 cup cold water
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 cup papaya chunks
2-3 small tropical banana (equals 1 big banana)
2 tbsp hemp hearts (optional topping)
2 tbsp coconut oil
FYI: Use one or more frozen fruits to chill the smoothie.
Directions
- Blend bok choy and water until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again. If the smoothie is too thick, add more water and blend again. If you have a high-speed blender, you can throw in everything at once.
- Optional: Add superfoods/toppings - such as goji berries, chia seeds, hemp hearts or raw cacao nibs. I used hemp hearts for this one!
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Great recipe! I haven't thought of adding Bok Choy to a green smoothie before
Any green works for smoothies. The peppery flavor of arugula or watercress is nice too. Thanks for stopping by ;)
All good ideas, I have to try some
Thanks @cobmaximus! You won't regret trying any of these greens. So yum in smoothie ;)
This something new, as never thought of having raw Bak Choy as a drink. I supposed after blending and mixing with watermelon, papaya and banana, the taste should be nice. Will try this out.
Thanks for sharing
@jackpot
Since bok choy is a mild tasting green, you can't taste it at all. But so good for you. Thanks for all teh support @jackpot!
The recipe itself sounds delicious haha
Lol. Thanks beautiful. How is life and the baby?
Just going with the flow with life it has been so hectic with college and baby'. He is good , just turned 2 months old a few days ago. Hope you're well !
I can imagine. I don't know how you even find time for steem too... super mommy.... here's all good too. 3-day water festival starting tomorrow. Excited to see it. Last year we were on a holiday and missed it.
Never tried using bok choy in my green smoothies - will try that out! Thanks for the recipe.
My pleasure. Enjoy ;)
Great recipe! Love all the ingredients.Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks. Glad you like it! Have a happy and healthy day!
Wow! What aa great smoothie for to today! Really appear very tasty and healthy! It's a good idea for watermelon π, always when i buy it and i find it not good, and not sweet, i throw it away, now i think i have to make it a yummy smoothie with this tropical bananas.
Maybe you should reserve a little spot on the new land for some watermelon... I'm sure your lovely husband will not mind giving up a small patch next to the bananas hehe. have a great day!