Yield: 3 cups, 2 servings

Pineapple allows you to increase the amount of bitter greens (which are the most nutritious ones) in this smoothie, without sacrificing sweet flavor.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup water
• 2 cups chopped pineapple
• 1 1/2 cups chopped kale, collard greens, or dandelion greens, packed

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• measuring cups
• blender
• rubber spatula

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.
 

Yield: 2 1/2 cups, 2 servings

This smoothie is so sweet, you’ll hardly believe it’s loaded with dark leafy greens. Think of it as a green milkshake.

Ingredients

• 2 frozen bananas, thawed for 5 minutes
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 apple, unpeeled and chopped
• 8 leaves kale, chopped

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• measuring cups
• blender
• rubber spatula

Break the bananas into 2 or 3 pieces. Put all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 cups, 2 servings
Grapes provide sweet-tart flavor and health-supportive phytonutrients.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups red seedless grapes
• 2 bananas
• 3 cups chopped swiss chard or kale, packed

Equipment

• measuring cups
• blender
• rubber spatula

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 cups, 2 servings

Parsley isn’t just a garnish anymore. This nutrient-rich herb aids digestion and freshens breath—so use it by the handful and enjoy its bright green color and slightly peppery taste.

• 2/3 cup water
• 2 pears, chopped
• 1 cup chopped parsley, packed

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• measuring cups
• blender
• rubber spatula

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator, Pear and Parsley Smoothie will keep for 24 hours.

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Yield: 3 cups, 2 servings
Grapes provide sweet-tart flavor and health-supportive phytonutrients in this refreshing smoothie.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups red seedless grapes
• 2 bananas
• 2 cups chopped Swiss chard or kale

Equipment

• measuring cups
• blender
• rubber spatula

Place all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.

 

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