Leafy Smoothie

MEAL TYPE: Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Leafy Smoothie

This leafy smoothie is a great energizer. It contains five of the top 10 foods to aid in glycemic control: cinnamon, berries, parsley, ground flax seed, and lemon. That equals stable, long-lasting energy for you! Thanks to Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nakayama, from Replenish PDX, who contributed this recipe to barre3.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups water

2 cups blueberries, wild

1 large handful parsley

Zest of one lemon

Juice of half a lemon

1 tbsp flax meal

1/2-inch knob fresh ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

6-8 dates, pitted

1/4 cup Brazil nuts

Ice (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

With a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or BlendTec, blend all of the ingredients on high until creamy and smooth. This smoothie is fairly liquidy, so add ice if you prefer it more like a slushy. Enjoy!
NOTE: If you’re using a less-powerful blender, be sure to chop the parsley beforehand, and then add ingredients one at a time and blend until all ingredients are liquified.

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Emily SAID:

10/11/2016 |Reply

Shockingly good! Looking at the ingredient list, I was very skeptical, but this is delicious!
wong.stephanieann SAID:

07/17/2015 |Reply

This was definitely an interesting combination of ingredients; especially with the parsley, but it ended up tasting delicious!! I didn’t have the Brazilian nuts so I used walnuts instead. I feel so much more energized and this is definitely a smoothie that I will make again in the future.
michellenutter SAID:

05/19/2015 |Reply

I was scared of the parsley in this recipe. So glad I got over it and gave it a try! It’s so yummy, and it really makes me feel light and energized!
saraedemers SAID:

04/21/2015 |Reply

This is by far my favorite Barre3 smoothie recipe, I just love the combo of blueberries, ginger, and parsley! When I’m out of Brazil nuts I’ve also used almond butter in this.
shauna.a.mohr SAID:

06/29/2014 |Reply

This smoothie is surprisingly delicious and satisfying! I have substituted fresh mint for the parsley (tons of fresh mint in the garden) and it works well, too. Have also substituted half a banana for the dates. All good!
erinmestevez SAID:

06/07/2014 |Reply

Love this smoothie! Was skeptical after reading the ingredient list, but I went for it anyway and am so glad I did. I’m not a huge parsley fan, but the lemon + parsley + ginger give a nice, bright flavor. This has become one of my breakfast staples.
marymeckley SAID:

04/03/2014 |Reply

What are the benefits of adding dates over another sweetener such as bananas? Dates seem quite high in sugar.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

04/09/2014 |Reply

Hi Mary! We use dates because they act as a sweetener and provide fiber. You are welcome to substitute other sweeteners such as bananas, or a small amount of maple syrup.

cjmartin70 SAID:

03/06/2014 |Reply

Yum!
lehnacollier SAID:

10/15/2013 |Reply

Why brazil nuts? Do they have any particularly beneficial nutritional qualities?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

10/17/2013 |Reply

Hi Lehna! Brazil nuts are a superfood from the Amazon. They are a good source of B-vitamins which are necessary to fuel your workouts, minerals including selenium and zinc to support immunity, antioxidants necessary to detox the body, and they contain essential fatty acids to satiate your appetite. However, if you are not a fan of their rich flavor you may substitute any nut in their place.

marycaitlinwells SAID:

10/03/2013 |Reply

This is the most delicious smoothie! I have been drinking boring blueberry-kale smoothies for years. Not anymore….

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