Looking for Some "Super" Smoothie Ideas for the Big Game?

There’s no reason to give yourself over to a hot-wings-fat-and-sugar binge just because there’s a big game!  I’ve concocted a couple of team-spirit smoothies to bring some nutrition to your celebration!  These recipes make about 5 cups each, but are easily doubled.

Carrot-Orange-Apple Bash

• 2 cups carrot juice (Since I have a juicer, I made my own, but Lassen’s carries fresh and delicious carrot juice in our refrigerated cases!)
• 2 cups orange juice
• one apple, core removed
• 2 tsp fresh ginger (I just added a chunk of ginger that was about 1″ x 1/2″)
• 1 cup mango (I used frozen, but fresh is great too)
• juice of 1 lemon

Mix everything in a blender until smooth.  Add more ginger if you’d like!

I love adding fresh apples to my smoothies–they add some body without an overpowering taste (which you sometimes get with bananas.)

Chill and stir before serving.  Yum! (Go Broncos!)

If you prefer something greener….  Here’s my

You’ll Need:

• 2 cups Coconut Juice, Milk or Water (I used Juice)
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple (I used frozen, but again, fresh is great!)
• 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1 banana
• 5 large kale leaves (I usually remove the thickest part of the stem)
• 1 cup spinach
• juice of two limes
• 2 tsp ginger, if desired

Blend everything together until well mixed.

The avocado is a nice nutritional addition!

Makes about 5 cups

Chill and then stir before serving.  Delicious!  (Go Seahawks!)