Introducing: The Green Jui-thie

Here is my recipe for the ultimate green jui-thie (juice cross smoothie) which I have been loving for the past few weeks. At the start of each week, I make up a batch of four-five smoothies. I keep them in the fridge in airtight bottles, ready to tote into uni/work each day. They last surprisingly well, and are super delicious thanks to the beautiful mint and refreshing cucumber taste.

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Ingredients: (Makes four)

  • 1 lettuce
  • 3 handfuls spinach
  • 1 bunch mint
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 5 pears
  • 5 oranges
  • 5 carrots
  • 3 apples
  • Water, as needed
Apples have a surprising amount of caffeine to really wake you up in the morning.

Apples have a surprising amount of caffeine to really wake you up in the morning.

My secret ingredient - mint!

My secret ingredient – mint!

Instructions:

  1. Juice the carrot and oranges to provide the liquid base of your smoothies.
  2. Chop up remaining fruits and vegetables and add to high-powered blender.
  3. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add additional water until you reach desired consistency.
  4. Enjoy straight away, or refrigerate for up to four days.

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For your daily dose of nutrients and minerals from vegetables and fruit in a delicious drink, give this recipe a go and let me know how you like it. The carrots give you masses of vitamin A, while the spinach gives you a great portion of magnesium and iron. The oranges give you a hit of vitamin C which is sure to keep the winter bugs at bay.

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