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Yeah, that’s right, three fruits in the name.  And I made it with fresh squeezed OJ.  This is the second plum smoothie, the third tomato smoothie and the fourth peach smoothie.  It is also extremely delicious, as it is a surprisingly good flavor combination.  So GO MAKE ONE  and unleash the monster in you

Tomato Plum Peach Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 c orange juice (for the food combo conscious – use water, just add a few more dates)

1 medium tomato

1 medium plum

2 medium peaches (2 large or 3 small)

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

5-10 dates (5 large or 10 small)

Add a peach, then a plum, some tomato, blend and done!

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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A Spherical Trio, Your Tongue's Hero

You don't know jack!

Little Jack Horner

Sat in the corner,

Eating a Christmas pie;

He put in his thumb,

And pulled out a plum,

And said ‘What a good boy am I

Then little Jack Horner

Go up from his corner

And a blender did catch his eye

So he grabbed up some greens

Revved the machine

And said “DANG MAN THIS SMOOTHIE IS OFF DA HIZZY!”

Plum Pear Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 c water

2 medium pears (soft and ripe!)

3-4 plums (3 large or 4 small)

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

10-15 dates (10 large or 15 small)

Repeat the above dumb plum poem while blending

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Succumb to Plum!

Yep! Tomatoes in a smoothie! Hey, it wouldn’t be the first time.  Even it if sounds strange, tomatoes are actually a fantastic smoothie ingredient, as the dates and other sweet fruits, are very complimentary!  Plus, nectarines (or peaches!) and tomatoes are in season here in Australia, so this is a perfect time to try one of these babies out!  I used fresh tomatoes out of my garden!

Nectarine Tomato Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 c orange juice (or water, just add a few more dates)

2 small or 1 large tomato

2-3 necatrines (2 large or 3 small)

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

5-10 dates (5 large or 10 small)

Submarine that nectarine into green smithereens

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Tomato and Nectarine, Tastiest Combo Ever Seen

So in reviewing ANDI scores from Teddi’s nutrition/gym program documents, I was surprised to see how highly Bok Choy was ranked (a score of over 850, kale has a score of 1000!) so I wanted to try it out in some smoothies!  ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index” and scores are based on a scale of 1 to 1000.  The term “nutrient density” means the ratio of the amount of nutrients in a food related to its caloric value  (energy). With ANDI scores, the focus is specifically on the ratio of micronutrients (aka vitamins and minerals) to calories.

Moral:  Go grabs some Bok Choy and throw it in a blender, cause it actually makes a awesome smoothie and its awesome for you!

Some ANDI Scores for Ya!

The Bok Choy Banana Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 c orange juice

5 medium bananas

2 heads of bok choy

Scream ‘BOK – CHOY-YEE’ like a ninja while blending

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Oh Joy! Bok Choy!

Today I combine two of my favorite fruits into one twisted smoothie creation:  mangoes and tomatoes!!

Wait…what?  Tomato in a smoothie?  Are you out of your fruity noggin?  Haha, you wouldn’t be the first to suggest that I am!  But before you descend into any tomato-tainted tantrums, I suggest you give this recipe a shot!  Because it turns out, tomatoes and mangoes make quite a tasty combo!

The Mango Tomato Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 c water

3 medium tomatoes – the sweeter, the better!

3 c mango

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

20 dates

To-may-to, To-mah-to, Blend-it, Full-throttle

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Lycopersicum, Hope-you-got-some-of-'em

Once again I’ve struck a deal at the local IGA!  Snagging and bagging 12 ripe passionfruits for only 50 cents!  That’s super cheap, especially when you consider the amazing health benefits of these tangy treats!  They are high in lycopene, beta carotene, potassium and vitamin C, while also helping to lower blood pressure!  And these babies make quite the tasty smoothie ingredient!  Try them out in the…

The Passionfruit Banana Green Smoothie Recipe:

4 passionfruit – scoop out and use the insides

3 bananas

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

20 dates

Passionately Puree and Purvey!

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Deserving of Passionate Praise!

 I want to ape, ape, ape, ay-puhls and ba-nay-nays!  You won’t find two more common fruits around!  There’s no excuse to not make this smoothie!

The Apple Banana Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 fresh, crunchy apples – seeds removed!

1 large banana

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

20 dates

Combine, Blend and Sing the Raffi Song!

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Oples and Bonobos!

It’s 75 F/24 C under brave blue skies here in Canberra today, with abundant sunshine!  And as I soak up some rays in my backyard, it’s time to bring you a little taste of sun beams – watermelon style!  Building off my previous smoothie recipe post featuring fresh crunchy watermelon, it’s time to bring you yet another h20-melon smoothie snack!  This time with a strawberry blessing!

The Strawberry Watermelon Green Smoothie Recipe:

2.5 c of blended watermelon – scoop out and blend up till you have 2.5 c

1.5 c strawberries

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

20 dates

Invite all the above fruit friends to the blender-spot and kick off this tasty party! (Blend)

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Feel the Raw Power of Watt-ermelon!

That Watermelon's Been Monstered!

No fruit quite screams ‘summertime’ like the good old watermelon, and with the weather heating up here in Canberra, I’ve snagged up a few of them!  These green gargantuans are gloriously sweet (if you find ripe ones that weren’t picked too early!) and are an excellent source of hydration!  Watermelons are up to 95% naturally filtered water – but don’t let that fool you into thinking they’re not healthy for you.  Watermelons are rich in Lycopene and Vitamins B6, C and A.  Lycopene is a particularly important part of our diet that most of us don’t get enough of.   Lycopene is especially important for males, as it keeps our prostates healthy while preventing heart disease and reducing blood pressure levels!  Given the wonders of watermelon, I’ve decided to introduce a series of smoothies based on them, here’s the firstie!

The Watermelon Apple Green Smoothie Recipe: 

2.5 c of blended watermelon – scoop out and blend up till you have 2.5 c

1 green apple (seeds removed)

4 c of greens (kale, spinach, chard, lettuce)

20 dates

Throw in the apples, greens and dates and whip that wild watermelon away! (Blend it all)

Serves one monster (yields ~1 L)

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What a Watermelon-y Wonder!

Yesterday, I got an amazing fresh box of fruit from Aussie Farmers Direct, which included an array of delicious apples and a punnet of bright red strawberries (along with many other tasty-tasty fruits!).  So what did I do with this giant box of fruity-freshness??  Made a new smoothie recipe of course!

The Strawberry Apple Green Smoothie Recipe:

2 c water

2 red apples (seeds removed)

8-10 strawberries

1 banana

3-4 c of fresh greens (spinach, kale, lettuce, chard)

20 dates

Combine, Refine, Dine, Divine!

Feeds one monster (yields ~1 L)

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Hold Your Tongue And Say, "Strawberry-Apple"