GREEN SMOOTHIE WITH PINEAPPLE, ARUGULA, GREENS AND CASHEWS

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Pineapple can stand alone as a fruit to combine with greens in a smoothie. No bananas are required. I did add a piece of ginger to this smoothie and loved the way it pumped up the flavor. I didn't use any dairy in this one, just orange juice. And I found that it required no additional sweetener, though you could add a teaspoon of agave nectar or honey if you wish. It's best to use the pungent, feathery wild arugula for this. I used a baby greens mix that included kale, chard and spinach.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     shakes and smoothies

Time 2m

Yield 1 generous serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (about 6 ounces peeled and cored pineapple)
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (or the juice that accumulates after cutting up the pineapple mixed with enough orange juice to make 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons raw cashews (about 3/4 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
1/4 cup, tightly packed, arugula (about 1/4 ounce)
3/4 cup, tightly packed (or 3 handfuls - about 1 1/2 ounces) mixed baby greens
1 quarter-size slice ginger, peeled
2 or 3 ice cubes

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute, or until smooth.

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