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Lately I’ve been trying to find ways to eat more veggies—which I realize may sound a bit funny coming from someone who eats plant-based—but it’s all too easy to get into ruts, especially when things are busy. It’s just so convenient to grab something from a box sometimes!
Pregnancy also makes my food obsessions and aversions much more pronounced, and trickier to navigate on a day-to-day basis. I’ll love something one day and loathe it the next (except cookies…I constantly have to resist the urge to bake cookies). There’s a virtual stack of recipes that I’ve developed this year and totally loved at the time, only to want nothing to do with them the next day. It’s been a bit frustrating as a recipe developer, feeling so hot and cold about my usual favourite foods.
In an effort to up my veggie intake, I made a pledge to myself on my birthday this past Monday to consciously set aside some time each day for veggie prep. That morning, feeling super inspired, I threw all the healthy ingredients I had into the blender. Usually when I toss all kinds of random things in, it comes out tasting like utter garbage, but I think birthday magic was on my side because this smoothie blew me away. Afterward, I wrote down my best guess of the “recipe”, tested it in the afternoon, and was shocked to discover I’d pretty much nailed the smoothie’s proportions. The best part is that this recipe makes a huge batch—enough for a big serving in the morning with breakfast (I love pairing it with avocado toast), and another as a snack in the afternoon. It also keeps well until the next day (which I think is due to not having any banana in it!), so you can save the other half for the next morning, too. I love knowing that I’m getting in so many extra veggies throughout the day. You can’t go wrong with 5 cups of green smoothie ready in about 10 minutes.
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I’m in love with this smoothie’s unique flavour combination (think: refreshing, tangy, and lightly sweet), not to mention how amazing—almost euphoric—I feel when I drink it. I read up on the ingredients a bit, and I’m not surprised this makes me feel so darn good:
Fresh turmeric: Anti-inflammatory and fights free radical damage to the brain. It contains curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant. Also has pain-relieving properties.
Cilantro: Detoxifying and helps remove heavy metals from the body. Also antibacterial, immune-enhancing, and aids digestion.
Parsley: Diuretic aid rich in antioxidants. Contains vitamin K, which helps support healthy bones.
Red Leaf Lettuce: Source of folate and soluble fibre. The deep pigment in red lettuce leaves means that it contains an extra boost of antioxidants. The watery nature of lettuce helps flush toxins from the body. Also thought to have a calming or sedative effect on the body.
Lemon: Antibacterial properties. High vitamin C content. Lemon boosts digestion and is alkalizing and detoxifying.
Avocado: Contains healthy monounsaturated oil. The flesh and oil are anti-inflammatory. Also thought to help keep joints supple and may boost fertility.
Mango: High in vitamin C and beta-carotene, which can help boost the immune system. Contains prebiotic dietary fibre, which helps feed good bacteria in the gut.
Source: Healing Foods: Eat your way to a healthier life (DK Books, 2013)
Impressive, to say the least! I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do.
(And thanks to my mom for these gorgeous b-day flowers!)
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All Day Glow Green Smoothie
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Yield
5 cups (1250 mL)
Prep time
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
This refreshing and tangy smoothie happened by total accident. I created it on my birthday as I was looking to feel my absolute best, and I had resolved to eat more veggies in the year ahead. So I threw in all of the healthy ingredients I had lurking in the fridge, and I was absolutely astounded by how delicious it turned out. I'm not sure if I've ever created such a powerhouse smoothie before! This one is jam-packed with nutritious ingredients like fresh turmeric, cilantro, parsley, lemon, avocado, green apple, lettuce, coconut water, and more. Keep in mind this is a large batch that just fits in a 64-ounce high-speed blender, so if your blender is smaller you might want to make a half batch. I love to have a glass first thing in the morning, and another in the afternoon. Since there's no banana in it, it also keeps well until the next day when stored in an airtight container. Be prepared to feel that "all-day" glow!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) coconut water
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) mango juice (I love Happy Planet Organic Mango juice)
- 2 large (400 g total) Granny Smith apples, cored and roughly chopped
- 2 cups (70 g) packed red leaf lettuce or romaine
- 2/3 cup (18 g) loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup (15 g) packed fresh cilantro leaves*
- 1/2 cup (70 g) frozen mango chunks
- 1/4 cup (50 g) packed avocado
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 2 small pinky-sized pieces (12 g total) peeled fresh turmeric**
- 5 to 6 large ice cubes, or as needed
Directions
- Add the coconut water and mango juice into a (64-ounce) high-speed blender. (If your blender is on the small side, you may want to make a half-batch.)
- Now add the rest of the ingredients. Blend on high until super smooth. If you have a Vitamix, use the tamper stick to get things moving. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. If it's too tart, feel free to add a bit of liquid sweetener.
- Serve and enjoy! Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. I love to enjoy half in the morning, and the other half in the afternoon.
Tip:
- * The cilantro flavour in this smoothie is quite pronounced. If you aren't a cilantro fan, feel free to swap it with more romaine or fresh mint (start with 1/4 cup of mint).
- ** Fresh turmeric root is becoming more and more common in grocery stores these days; keep your eyes peeled for it in the produce section. It can also be found on Amazon, and in select health food stores and Indian and Asian grocery stores. Look for firm turmeric that is unblemished.
Nutrition Information
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Oh this green smoothie looks and sounds amazing. I have been using the turmeric root especially in hot tea this past winter, and I use it more and more often now. It’s so good. By the way, I love your app, Angela! Congrats on its release.
Healthy greetings from Germany!
xx
Lynn
Thanks for the congrats, Lynn! I’m so happy to hear you’ve been loving the app. I hope you enjoy the smoothie if you give it a try!
Hi Angela! I’ve been following you for about a year now and love your recipes, your little stories, and your take on life! I even started a blog of my own which along with some of my own recipes, features my progress as I cook ALL the recipes from your cookbook. You’ve liked a few of my Tweets on the subject, which was such a thrill for me :) This week is the last week of my self-titled “#osgcookbook challenge” and I’m super excited – just 3 recipes to go!
I wanted to ask you – do you have any suggestions for substitutes for the apples in a lot of your smoothies? I have an allergy, so I’ve been using pears, but I’d love to explore other options. Thanks in advance!
Use pears here too and they work well (just because I have a high-producing pear tree though) No allergies to apples.
Anyhow, I’m so glad you mentioned the avocados boost fertility, huuuuuge issue for me and I’m trying to eat the fertility diet to increase my chances. If there are any other foods that might help me, please let me know!
Love the cilantro and parsley in here….always looking for more ways to incorporate nutritious herbs in my diet.
And Happy Belated Birthday Angela! The flowers your mom sent you are so pretty. How thoughtful =)
Hey Ashley, I’ve been following your #osgcookbook challenge for a while now, and I’m super impressed by all the dishes you’ve made and shared! Thank you so much. I hope that even more people find your challenge now, and are inspired to do the same. As for subbing apples, I think pears are a great swap, but if you want to mix it up you can try changing up the flavours with mango, peaches, oranges, plums, grapes, or berries. Each fruit will change the flavour of the smoothie, so it kind of depends on the recipe, but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of those really! Let us know what you come up with.
Hi Angela! I just wanted to point out, since I imagine there are a lot of new and expectant mothers following you, that for women who already have low-supply issues with their breastmilk, intake of parsley and mint can further impact milk production. You may want to make a note that breastfeeding mothers should leave out the parsley and mint if they have any concerns about their supply.
Which reminds me: any plans to do your own lactation cookie/smoothie/bar recipe?? Congrats on your growing family!
Thanks for sharing that, Vanessa! :) And I would love to make some lactation-friendly recipes in the future! The one I relied on the most during my first breastfeeding experience was my Flourless Thumbprint Cookies (the oats and flax are great!).
I totally agree, if you don’t make an effort it’s hard to get in lot’s of fresh vegetables each day. Green smoothies are my favorite way to get in vegetables fast. I love that this recipe uses a wide variety of veggies. I’m not usually a fan of cilantro in smoothies- sometimes it reminds me of drinking salsa, but I’m going to give it a try! Thanks for sharing – beautiful photos!
Green smoothies are great like that! I hope you enjoy this recipe when you get a chance to make it. :)
Happy Birthday! Only the very best of wishes and thoughts coming your way for the exciting year ahead!
I’ll definitely be trying this smoothie, I have been eating so many roasted veggies lately for some reason and am getting a little worn out on them. The “all day glow” is something I could use,too! I love the downloading of greens, all in one frosty glass :)
Aw, thanks for the kind birthday wishes, Nicole! I hope the smoothie gets you glowing :)
Tried this today! Have been drinking it throughout the day. I mad mine with the mibt option and it is refreshing and sweetly “green” in flavour followed by the sweet mango flavour. The texture is creamier than I expected and I am loving this smoothie! Time to go see if I’m glowing…?
This looks divine! Can´t wait to make it. You´ve really got a little bit of everything in there! Yes, I totally get the pregnancy food obsession thing. BTW, I LOVE your cookbook and am hooked on your recipes! Happy glowing birthday!
Thanks for the bday wishes, Denine! I hope you absolutely love the smoothie when you give it a try. :)
This smoothie looks so healthy and delicious, Angela! I absolutely love mango in smoothies and can’t wait to give this one a try soon. Happy birthday! These flowers really are gorgeous!! :-)
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! :) I hope you love the smoothie when you give it a try.
Yum! Sounds delicious! I always feel when summer is approaching I just want something more light but still full of nutrients. Going to make this for sure! xx
P.S you cant go wrong with turmeric, please more recipes with this beautiful ingredient! It oes wonderful things for our hair ;)
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Angela,
I think it also lasts because the lemon juice acts as a preservative. When I make smoothies I often make a big batch and I always use lemon juice. I pour into smaller mason jars and the smoothies will keep 3-4 days in the fridge, making them easy to grab on the go and bring to work. I should add, I rarely use banana, so that probably makes a difference too :)
Oh, great point, Erin! :)
Putting this on my must-make list for the weekend – thank you! And where did you find that adorable tablecloth/napkin/towel in the photos…love it too!
Hey!
I absolutely love this recipe and I love your blog. I actually just started my own blog and just posted a smoothie recipe. Feel free to go and check it out, it would mean so much to me :) My blog is called The Kara Style and you can find it at sedakaraman.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you so much
Seda xx
Hi Seda, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the smoothie, Seda! I’ll definitely have to go check your new blog out sometimes. I wish you the best of luck with it! Happy blogging :)
Hi,
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Just a hint: the effect of turmeric can be boosted and potentiated by adding a litte ground black pepper and even more by adding some good greases, oils or (nut) butters.
Thanks!
Hi Angela! Sounds like a great smoothie! :) You should add just a pinch of ground black pepper to this smoothie as it helps absorb the curcumin found in the turmeric. Just thought I’d let you know in case you didn’t know about this. :)
Pepper is a great idea Chantel. Just a punch and bioavailability properties of tumeric S curcumin skyrocket. Thanks for the tip!!
Hi Angela. Happy belated birthday! And thanks for posting this smoothie recipe. I am definitely going to try it. I am not keen on mango, though (I know, my loss!) so is there another fruit that would work just as well to replace the juice and the mango chunks?
Hey Janet, Thank you for the wishes! I would suggest frozen pineapple instead of mango. Let me know if you try it out.
Hi Angela. That’s a great idea! I love pineapple so I’ll test it out and will let you know what I think. I’m guessing it will be delicious!
You are speaking my language with this one, Ange! Now that it’s warming up a lot here, I’ve been getting back into my morning smoothie routine and can’t wait to try this one. I’ve got a healthy supply of turmeric on hand which I’ve been using for dips and curry, and will pick up the rest while I’m shopping this weekend. (PS Hope you had a spectacular birthday!) xo
Happy birthday Angela! :) This recipe looks really good, I’ll be making it for breakfast this morning, thanks!
Happy birthday Angela nice recipe have learn a lot thanks for sharing.
Happy Belated birthday :)
This smoothie looks great – I need to venture out as I do the same smoothie daily. It is interesting what you said about the bananas as I always put 1/2 banana in my smoothie and when I go away I will make smoothies ahead of time to take with me….and they are always good. Not sure why….
Have a wonderful weekend!
I am in the early stages of pregnancy and I fear I am not getting enough veggies either! XD Right now I am blaming my wallet, I keep budgeting my grocery trips and only letting myself get so much produce. That should change soon since I am part of CSA and we pick up our first share at the end of the month… then I will have no choice but to eat tons of veggies or they go bad.