Clients do sometimes look at me in horror when I tell them how many portions of vegetables they really, really need to eat! But I always have the “green smoothie” option up my sleeve – the best cheat ever for “downing” more veg. Here are a couple of my absolute favourites. The first one is a super-light option, the second one is more filling and the third is a perfect pre-training option as the addition of caffeine, from matcha, will give you a pre-training boost without the post-training “jitters”.
Spinach, Lime & Ginger – Serves 1
| 1 ripe pear, chopped
Large handful parsley Large handful spinach ½ small cucumber, peeled ½ tsp. wheatgrass 1tsp. spirulina or chlorella |
Juice from 1 lime
1 stick of celery, sliced 4 small florets broccoli or handful kale (approx 35g) Thumb-size piece root ginger (peeled & sliced) tiny pinch of sea-salt 100ml coconut water |
Blend everything in a high speed blender for around 60 seconds or until you have a perfectly smooth glossy-green liquid. Add ice to the blender if you want your smoothie super-cold!
Avocado, Tahini & Mint – Serves 1
| ½ avocado, prepped & chopped
Large handful mint 2 handfuls spinach ½ small cucumber, peeled 1 stick celery, chopped |
1tsp. spirulina or chlorella
80g pineapple chunks 1 dsp. tahini tiny pinch of sea-salt 100ml coconut water |
Blend everything in a high speed blender for around 60 seconds or until you have a perfectly smooth glossy-green liquid. Add ice to the blender if you want your smoothie super-cold!
Matcha Workout Booster – Serves 1
| 1 avocado, prepped & chopped
2 handfuls spinach 1 dsp. tahini ½ tsp. matcha |
1 small, ripe pear 1 tbsp. lime juice tiny pinch of sea-salt 100ml coconut water |
Blend everything in a high speed blender for around 60 seconds or until you have a perfectly smooth glossy-green liquid. Add ice to the blender if you want your smoothie super-cold!
