Blueberry Green Zinger Smoothie

Here’s a recipe that’s a real nutritional powerhouse!

Ingredients:

Developed for the BCBC by Edible Canada at the Market

Yields: 4 portions

• 2 cups Spinach
• 5 stalks Kale, roughly chopped
• 1 cup Beets, cooked and roughly chopped*
• 2 tsp Fresh ginger
• 2½ cups Blueberries, fresh or frozen
• ½ cup Lemon juice or other citrus
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1 ½ cup Green tea, prepared and cooled
• ½ cup Water

* You can buy pre-cooked beets, or cook your own by wrapping in foil and roasting in a medium oven for 90 minutes. 

Directions:

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of BC Blueberry Council

http://www.bcblueberry.com/