Friday, April 26, 2013

Apple Cinnamon Green Smoothie (+ Link-Up!)

#7daygreendrink #GSC7day #realfoodeats

This is the green smoothie that I tried out on a "Standard American Diet eater". It wasn't a pre-meditated act. :p Just a friend happened to be stop by my house right after I had just mixed this one up!

At first, he said "No, thank-you!"  but . . .

He gave it a try! And, guess what?!

Here's the exact quote, "It tastes like candy!"

He even called me back once he got home to ask about the ingredients. :) Yes. This is what's it's about people. Showing people that healthy foods can and should be delicious!!! Made my day. =)



Alright, now that you're dying to know what's in this delicious "apple pie" in a glass :p here's the recipe!!!

Apple Cinnamon Green Smoothie 
1 medium crisp pink lady apple (organic, if possible, as apples are on the dirty dozen list)
1/2 banana
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chia seed
2 cups spinach (or more!)
1/2 cup ice (or more, depending on how thick you like it)

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Life of late has been fairly busy!!! Having friends over 2-night to play games and hang out. :) Should be fun!


I'd laid off running for a bit but I'm back at it now. It's funny how you don't realize how much you love something until it's gone for a while!!! {which was only about a wk, but still!} Ok- wait. I admit, I mostly love the "after feeling". Pushing myself hurts but the reward is worth it! Don't you agree?

And, yes! I got called in for the birth and it went AMAZING. Sarah- you rocked it. So proud of you! You and Josh make a dynamic team and watching you guys work together makes me only hope I can be 1/2 as brave one day.

Actually, I just got back home from the birth just a little bit ago so after I finish up this post I'm heading to bed as I'm dead tired . . . :p



Music, school and work pretty much explain the rest of my life at the moment, though!

What have you been up to of late? Any exciting wk/end plans?

If you're a green smoothie challenger- LINK-UP BELOW and share your recipes / reasons / experiences! Keep it raw and real. :) 

NOTE: Fresh Friday peoples- I am taking a 1 wk sabbatical but will be back next week!!!

6 comments:

Pree said...

I'm so tired too but saw this post and figured I'd link up now before I pass out!
Congrats on the birth!
Next step doula!!
That smoothie sounds delish!
Life as of lately.... studying/doing homework.
It's finals week.
Life of a grad student sucks this week.
Happy Friday!

Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweat said...

Congrats to your friends! The gift of life is amazing, and you helping them through that miracle tonight is too neat!! This smoothie looks delish, anything that taste like candy is something I need to immediately know about. so thanks for sharing! :)

Unknown said...

Wow, this sounds like Christmas! I have to try out this one! Loving the apple-cinnamon mix!! Congraz to your friends haha :)

Cheers, Elle A.

www.polepassionbyellea.com

Robyn said...

aww your green smoothie challenge looks so yummy! I'm bummed I wasn't able to join up because I was traveling for work, and obviously unable to make smoothies, but I have a lot of inspiration for the future! I've never put apples in a smoothie but now I totally want to!

The Grass Skirt Blog said...

This sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it! :)
http://thegrassskirtblog.com

Janna Renee said...

Hmmm...that sounds like apple pie!