Matt’s Green Smoothie

MATT’S GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE 

Matt’s green smoothie recipe by Linda Wooliever for Vitamix is incredibly simple and perfect for those new to green smoothies.

This recipe has only 4 ingredients but is powerhouse of nutrients that will help to satisfy your cravings as you go throughout the day and also provide a boost of energy – bonus!

As you drink Matt’s green smoothie and others like it, your desire for more greens will go up while your cravings for junk will go down.

We have introduced newbies to Matt’s green smoothie in our superfood green smoothie challenges and they love it!

You can also try subbing dill for other fresh herbs you have on hand as you explore.

Say bye-bye to afternoon sugar crashes and hello to what’s best for your body!

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Matt's Green Smoothie

Vitamix/Linda Wooliever

3 from 1 vote

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Servings 3 1/2 cups

Calories 178.5 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup water filtered
• 8 big green lettuce such as kale or spinach leaves about 2 cups
• 3 sprigs dill fresh
• 2 bananas fresh or frozen, peeled

Instructions

 

• Place all ingredients into the blender in the order listed and secure lid.
• Blendtec: Press the SMOOTHIE button.
• Vitamix: VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to VARIABLE, speed #10, then to HIGH. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
• All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! 🙂 Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes

Notes

If using all fresh fruit, add 1 cup of ice for for a cold smoothie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 178.5kcalCarbohydrates: 41.7gProtein: 6.2gFat: 1.4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 61.7mgFiber: 8.3gSugar: 17.7g

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KALE HEALTH BENEFITS 

Kale is a nutritious food that contains beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin (a carotenoid similar to lutein), calcium, fiber, and delivers more than twice the recommended daily value of calcium.

A sulfur-containing phytonutrient in kale called sulforaphane is believed to have powerful anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and anti-microbial properties and is released when the leaves are chopped or chewed (or blended in a green smoothie!)

Kale also contains powerful antioxidants that help protect against certain cancers such as ovarian cancer.

Kale is an excellent green to use for detox juices and smoothies as it has cleansing properties.

The nutrients in kale help protect against cataracts while promoting healthy lungs, cardiovascular health and boosts the immune system.

Kale has anti-inflammatory properties making it an excellent food for those with rheumatoid arthritis.

We LOVE kale and prefer to use it in Matt’s green smoothie recipe, however any leafy greens you have on hand will do!