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Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil

April 9, 2016

Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil - plant based, gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free - heavenlynnhealthy.com

I love spring and I love fall. I mean, don’t get me wrong, of course I like summer and winter, too, but there is something so magical about spring and fall that I would absolutely declare those two as my favorite seasons. I’m really sorry that I’m talking about the weather, but I needed a smooth transition into this smoothie, which I have declared to be a Spring Smoothie, because the  ingredients are a mix of winter and summer fruits. We have oranges, which are definitely more of a winter fruit, mangos, which I associate with summertime, and then we have bananas, which, well, let’s face it – are in season all year around in almost every country on the planet. What’s really making this smoothie special, however, are the mint and basil leaves that give it an incredibly fresh taste. 

Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil - plant based, gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free - heavenlynnhealthy.com

If you’re not a big fan of mint in smoothies, then start out slowly and increase your mint leaves with time. I guarantee you that you will come to like it eventually. Both mint and basil have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which means that they help our body fight various diseases. So they literally turn smoothies into deliciously tasting medicine. One cup of basil contains almost 100% of the daily vitamin K intake, which is vital for healthy bones and blood clotting. Mint has been used to cure stomach or throat aches for years, so there’s the reason why people drink peppermint tea when they are fighting a sore throat.

Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil - plant based, gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free - heavenlynnhealthy.com  Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil - plant based, gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free - heavenlynnhealthy.com

The sweetness in this spring smoothie comes from the banana and mango. Bananas are one of the best sources for potassium, which is vital for a healthy heart and a regulated blood pressure. Mango comes with a good amount of vitamin A, which is important for a healthy vision. I like to use frozen mangos because they are already portioned, and function as ice cubes, but you can totally use fresh mango instead.

Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil - plant based, gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free - heavenlynnhealthy.com

For an extra touch of creaminess, I always add a little bit of avocado to my smoothies. Another reason why avocados should be your number one smoothie ingredient is that avocados increase the nutrient intake of the fruits and vegetables that they are taken with by up to 200%. If that’s not the best excuse to have an avocado a day, I don’t know what is.

Green Spring Smoothie with Mint and Basil
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Author: Lynn
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • ½ cup (120ml) of freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup (120ml) of water
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • 1 handful of mint leaves, less or more according to taste
  • 1 handful of basil leaves
  • 100g of frozen mango
  • 1 small banana
  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ avocado
Instructions
  1. To prepare: Sqeeze the oranges. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Wash the spinach and mint and basil leaves if necessary. Peel the banana. Cut the cucumber in half, and cut half of it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more water or orange juice if it is too creamy for you.
  3. Serve immediately in glasses or enjoy it as a smoothie bowl topped with your favorite toppings.
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Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Juices and Smoothies, Recipes, Refined sugar-free, Vegan Tagged With: banana, basil, mango, mint, oranges, smoothie, spring

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  1. Tiina @myberryforest

    April 10, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Hello beautiful! I was very happy so see a post about green smoothies as I’m sharing a similar green one very soon on the blog 🙂 I just can’t get enough of green smoothies and I love to read other foodie’s green smoothie recipes! My fav green smoothie has very similar ingredients than yours so I know it tastes AMAZING..and looks good too. Lots of love and a happy spring day to you <3

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    • Lynn

      April 18, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Hi Tiina,
      thanks so much for your sweet words. I love green smoothies especially in Spring and Summer…in winter I’m usually more of a hot juice or tea kind of person.
      Wishing you a great week,
      xx Lynn

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  2. Cassie

    April 13, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    This green smoothie looks so refreshing! I actually love all seasons for different reasons, but I am so excited for the end of spring and for summer! Fall and winter are amazing because you can wear more sweaters and eat warmer foods!

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