Green smoothie recipe with fruits, vegetables and 100% fruit juice

This green smoothie with fruits, vegetables and 100% fruit juice is a great way to start the day with a boost of energy and vitamins. It can also be enjoyed as a snack throughout the day.

This recipe was developed by the Canadian Beverage Association as part of the first edition of the Juice Celebration Month.

Some facts about 100% fruit juice

For a long time, fruit juice was perceived as being too sweet or unhealthy alongside liquors and other commercial drinks.

But when it comes to 100% pure juice, the reality is quite different.

First of all, in terms of ingredients, it is just that: fruit juice and no added sugars.

Only water can sometimes be added.

Here are some of the benefits of pure fruit juice:

• They contribute to a good hydration because 100% pure fruit juices have a high water content.
• This type of juice contains a variety of nutrients and vitamins essential to support the immune system including vitamin C and A, potassium, magnesium, etc.
• This is an easy way to add more fruit to your diet. However, it is important to know that a fruit juice does not contain the fruit fibers.
• They are without added sugar.

About this green smoothie recipe

This smoothie, since it contains fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as 100% pure juice, is full of vitamins and fiber.

It is tasty and nourishing, the best of all worlds.

Preparation tips

Fruit: You can use fresh or frozen fruit, but using frozen fruit will ensure that the smoothie has a nice, icy “slush” consistency.

If your fruits are not frozen, you can add a few ice cubes (2 or 3 per serving) to replicate this consistency.

And there’s nothing to stop you from cutting up your fresh fruits and freezing them in portions in a small airtight bags or containers. This way you will always have perfect, frozen fruits on hand.

Banana: this fruit makes the smoothie thicker and creamier. And it’s perfect if you have overripe bananas, jus cut them into pieces and freeze them until the next smoothie.

Other interestingfruits to use: nectarine, pineapple, honeydew melon or kiwi.

Pineapple juice: we use pineapple juice, but you could also use 100% pure orange juice.

Green vegetables: use spinach or kale leaves.

Chia seeds: For an even more nourishing smoothie, I like to add 1 Tbsp of chia seeds in my smoothie. Since these seeds are a good source of fiber, omega-3, omega-6, iron and calcium, it gives this smoothie an extra nutritional boost.