1 strong blenderThis is the one I have. I promise it is worth the investment. These are the Cadillac of blenders. I've had mine for 10+ years now, and it is still going strong.
2 16oz drinking glasses or mason jarsI like mason jars for my smoothies. You can seal them up tight and put them in the fridge for whenever you are ready to drink them.
Ingredients
3cupsRomaine lettuceapprox 6 large leaves, washed well
2cupsbaby kale
1/2zucchinino need to peel if it is organic
1cupfrozen mango
1frozen banana
1tbspground flax seed
1tbspvanilla unsweetened protein powderOptional
1-1/2cuporganic unsweetened soymilkor any alternative milk you desire
6ice cubesthis makes your smoothie icy cold and thick like a milkshake
1tbsppure maple syrup OR 1 softened date (depitted)Optional but if you desire your smoothie to be a little sweeter. NOTE: Use either the maple syrup of the date. You should not need both.
Instructions
Wash green thoroughly and place in a strong blender.
Wash zucchini, roughly chop, and place in the blender.
Add the frozen mango and banana.
Add the ground flax and vanilla protein powder (if using).
Add the pure maple syrup OR date (if using).
Add the ice cubes.
Pour in the soy milk (or the alternative milk of your choice).
Blend until creamy.
Pour into the 2 drinking glasses, or mason jars.
ENJOY!
Notes
If you find you need a blender often, I highly recommend investing in a Vitamix. They are more expensive than other brands but I promise you will not be disappointed. The Vitamix motor is so powerful, it can blend even an avocado pit!
THIS is the one I own, and I've had it now for over 10 years. I like the 64oz lower canister because it sits more readily on the kitchen counter, under the cabinets, but still holds as much as the regular canister size.
Here are links to some ingredients you may not be familiar with but may want to experiment with in your green smoothie.