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Produce with Amy ~ New Year Green Smoothie Challenge ~ 4 Weeks of Recipes*If you plan on drinking your smoothies in the morning you may prep your smoothies the night before. Sometimes when I know I am going to be in a time pinch in the morning I blend the night before.?Each recipe should render 3-4 cups (depending on how much greens and fruit that you add). I often make to make extra (or leave a little) for a mid-day snack. If you are using fresh, and not frozen fruit, I suggest adding a few ice cubes or chill your smoothie in the refrigerator.WEEK ONE:Day #1:?Sunday Energizer Smoothie?3-4 cups of spinach?(more or less for one's personal taste.)1/2 a cucumber?1/4 cup fresh cilantro?1/4 cup fresh parsley1 frozen banana?1/2 cup of raspberries?1/2 cup of mango1 Tablespoons Chia Seeds?(I add one Tablespoon per green smoothie that I am making. It is recommended to soak chia seeds. I do not soak mine since I have a high powered blender and my smoothie often sits for ?5-10 minutes before drinking. You could also stir into your smoothie before blending)1 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger?(since it is strong tasting you might try to add a little at a time)1 cup of coconut juice (or water)Day #2: Sunrise Green Smoothie?3 cups of spinach or greens of choice?1/2 cup of pineapple?1/2 cup of mango?Juice of 1/2 a lime1 Tablespoon of chia seeds?1 cup coconut water?(I find that?the mango and pineapple is so sweet that I do not add a banana. However, you could add one or 1/2 a banana)Day #3: Cherry Limeade Green Smoothie?3 cups of spinach?1 lime & zest?1 cup of cherries?1/2-1 frozen banana?(more if you want the smoothie sweeter)1 Tablespoon chia seeds?Fresh peeled ginger root to taste.?1 cup of coconut water or regular waterDay #4: Glowing Green Smoothie3 cups spinach1/2 avocado1/2 cucumber1/2 cup of pineapple1/2 cup of mangoCilantro?(to taste)Banana?(optional)1 Teaspoon of chia seeds1 cup of coconut water or regular waterDay #5: Raspberry & Pineapple Passion Green Smoothie3 cups spinach1/2 cup of raspberries1/2 cup of pineapple1/2-1 bananaParsley?(approximately ? cup)1 Teaspoon of chia seeds1 cup of coconut water or regular waterDay #6: Cherry Blast Green Smoothie3 cups spinach1/2 avocado3/4-1 cup of cherries1/2-1 banana?Fresh peeled ginger root to taste1 Teaspoon of chia seeds1/2 lime and zest1 cup of coconut water or regular waterDay #7: Mango Madness Green Smoothie (or "Leftovers" Green Smoothie) 3 cups spinach1 cup of mango1/2 - 1 Banana?1 Teaspoon of chia seedsParsley or cilantro (or both) depending what you have left1 cup of coconut water or regular water For day #7 you may want to repeat one of your favorites from the week or toss in what you have leftover in ingredients from the week.?WEEK TWO: Day #8: ?Jamaican Dream Green Smoothie3-4 cups of spinach1/2 - 1 banana1/2 cup of pumpkin1/2 cup of pineapple1/2 cup of light canned coconut milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 Tablespoon Molasses?(since molasses is very strong tasting you may want to add a little at a time)Garnish with shredded coconut and nutmeg1/2 - 1 cup of coconut water?(or regular water) Day #9: Berry Blast Green Smoothie?1/3 of a bunch of kale1/2 - 1 banana1/2 bunch of cilantro?(to taste)1/2 avocado3/4 cup of mixed berriesFresh ginger root to taste?(peeled)1 cup of water?(or coconut water) Day #10: Lean & Green Smoothie2-3 cups of spinach1/2 cup of pineapple1 Granny Smith Apple?(if it is organic, leave on the peel)1/2 cucumber (if it is organic leave on the peel)1/2 avocadoJuice and zest of one lemon?(1/2 if you want it less tart)1/2 bunch of cilantro?(to taste)Optional ~ banana?(if you want it more sweet. I leave it out. You could also add another 1/2 cup of pineapple for sweetness)1 cup of water Day #11: Berry Bliss Green Smoothie1/3 of a bunch of kale1/2-1 banana1 cup of mixed berries1/2 cup of light canned coconut milk*Optional ~ ginger root to taste1/2 - 1 cup of water Day #12: Autumn Harvest Green Smoothie3-4 cups of spinach? – 1 cup of pumpkin1 pearGinger root?(to taste)1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon cinnamon?? cup canned light coconut milk? – 1 cup of water?*Optional ~ banana?(depending on how sweet you want it to be)Day #13: Pina Colada Green Smoothie3-4 cups of spinach1 cup of pineapple? – 1 banana? cup of light canned coconut milk? cup of coconut water or regular waterGarnish with coconut Day #14: Citrus Fusion Green Smoothie1/3 bunch of kale1 orange?(zest for extra flavor)1/2 - 1 banana1/2 cup of light canned coconut milk1 teaspoon of cinnamon1 teaspoon of vanilla1/2 - 1 cup of coconut water or regular waterWEEK THREE:Day #15: Blue Boost Green Smoothie3 - 4 - cups of your greens of choice1/2 - 1 cup of blueberries1/2 - 1 avocadoRaw honey/dates/ or banana for sweetness1 teaspoon of cinnamon (or to taste)1 cup of?coconut water/or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds*Optional ~ garnish?wish?shredded coconutDay #16: Peach-Raspberry Zinger Green Smoothie3 - 4 cups of your greens of choic1/2 cup of raspberries1/2 cup of peachesJuice and zest of 1 limeCilantro (to taste)Fresh ginger root, peeled (to taste)Raw honey/dates/ or banana1 cup of coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1- 2 Tablespoons of chia seedsDay #17: Blueberry Twist Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1 cup of blueberriesJuice and zest of?1 lemonRaw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seedsDay #18: Spicy Apple-Berry Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 cup of raspberries1/2 cup of blueberries1 apple (if organic leave the peel)Fresh ginger root, peeled (to taste)Cinnamon (to taste)Parsley or cilantro (to taste)Juice and zest of 1 lemonRaw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds Day #19: Luscious Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 cup of peaches1 pear1 rib of celery1/2 - 1 avocadoParsley or cilantro (to taste)Fresh ginger root, peeled (to taste)Juice and zest of 1 limeRaw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or waterOptional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seedsDay #20: Orange?& Blue Blossom Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 - 3/4 cup of blueberries1 orange (and zest)Raw honey/dates/or bananaCinnamon to taste1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seedsDay #21: Flourishing Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 cup of peaches1/2 - 1 avocado1 kiwiParsley or cilantro (to taste)Fresh ginger root, peeled (to taste)Juice and zest of 1 limeRaw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seedsWEEK #4:Day #22: Tropical Dream Green Smoothie3 - 4 - cups of your greens of choice1 banana1/2 cup of mango1/2 cup of strawberriesCilantro or parsley to tasteLime juice and zest (to taste. I like to use the whole lime but you may want ?)? cup of light coconut milk1/2 cup of?coconut water/or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #23:??Apple Pie Green Smoothie3 - 4 cups of your greens of choice1 red apple1 banana1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup of light coconut milk? cup of coconut water or waterCinnamon & nutmeg to taste*Optional ~ 1- 2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #24: Sweet Tart Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 cup of cranberries1 pear1 rib of celeryJuice and zest of?1 lemonRaw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #25: Strawberry Kiwi Holiday3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1 cup of strawberries2 kiwiFresh ginger root, peeled (to taste)Raw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #26: Citrus Sunshine Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1 orange? or whole grapefruitParsley or cilantro (to taste)Fresh ginger root, peeled (to taste)Juice and zest of 1 limeRaw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #27: Persephone’s Envy Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 pomegranate (or ? cup of juice)3/4 cup of mango1 rib of celeryAvocado (1/2 or whole)Raw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #28: Sip of Summer Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 cup of strawberries1/2 cup of mangoParsley or cilantro (to taste)Raw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #29: Sea Breeze Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1/2 cup of cranberries1/2 cup of pomegranate ? or whole grapefruit Raw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #30: Glistening Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1 kiwi 1 green apple1 rib of celeryAvocado (1/2 or whole)Parsley or cilantro ~ or both (to taste)Ginger root (to taste)Raw honey/dates/or banana1 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsDay #31: Celebration Green Smoothie3 -4 cups of your greens of choice1 orange1/2 cup of cranberriesGinger root to tasteCinnamon to taste1/2 cup of light coconut milk Raw honey/dates/or banana1/2 cup coconut water or water*Optional ~ 1-2 Tablespoons of chia seeds/flax seeds/or hemp seedsNow go back to Week #1 and repeat. Make sure you are rotating your greens and fruit to guarantee you are getting a variety of nutrients. If you are using my recipes please check back and let me know your thoughts. Are you going to continue to drink green smoothies? Which were your favorite combinations? Please give feedback at my Produce with Amy Facebook Page or comment on my blog. Thank you and I wish you a productive and healthy 2014. I lift my green smoothie glass up to yours ~ cheers to thriving! ................
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