A shot of pure green goodness
This smoothie will kick any day off with a natural sugar hit and good dosing of iron to wake you up and feed your sleepy body. Sweet and smooth with an iron fix.
It is so simple and quick to make and is Janes favourite morning booster. You won’t be craving biscuits for elevensies either, the banana will see you through!
The Bits
1 1/2 bananas per person (ideally, I have two because I’m like a sloth in the morning)
2 tbsp coconut cream
Two good handfuls of spinach
A splash of water (to get it all blended nicely)
Need balast? Add a handful of oats.
Do it
Stick it all in your blender and whizz until smooth.
Serve
Jane eats it from a bowl with a spoon, topped with some finely sliced veggies, celery is nice. I glug from a glass, which is scrapped out after with a spoon.
We Love It
Its so easy and nutritious and its very green!
Foodie Fact
Spinach is famous as a good source of iron, but surprisingly not as good as much as most beans, lentils, nuts and seeds. Even a dried apricot has more iron!.
Bananas are packed with natural fruit sugar (frustose), the highest of any fruit by a jungle mile. This is still relatively low compared to most maufactured sweet foods. They are great for the digestive system, with lots of fibre and also rich in Vitamin C and Potassium.
beach house kitchen 
Do you use a tabletop mixer?
I’m considering getting one for making devouring massive amounts of vegetables easier: smoothies, soups, sauces etc…
My American cookbooks rave about a Vita Mix – any thoughts on good UK mixers to use at home?
Sorry about the wait Gwen, I’m not that good with these techno things. I’m more of a hand chopper, but I’m getting used to sticking things into machines. It’s very easy. Especially first thing for smoothie. I’d get a big one if I were you. Peace and LightX