THROUGH THE GARDEN SMOOTHIE




A spring and summer inspired smoothie utilizing fresh produce of the gardens.
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Recipe type: smoothie
Serves: 1-2
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 beet
  • 2 cups raw spinach
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • 1 green apple
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries
  • Juice of 1-2 lemons
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ jalapeno (optional)
  • 2-3 ice cubes to chill
  • Bee pollen to garnish, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Simply combine all ingredients in a high speed blender, you'll need this to blend raw beets, and blend until smooth.
  2. Adjust sweetness by adding 1 date or 2 to sweeten naturally. Enjoy immediately and while cold.

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