Arugula Smoothie

Arugula Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen pineapple

• ½ to 1 banana

• 2 large handfuls of baby arugula
  1 cup raw coconut water
  1 TBS raw almond butter (or roasted if raw is not available)

• 1 TBS ground flax seeds

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.  If using fresh pineapple, add 1-2 ice-cubes. Your smoothie will be a beautiful vibrant green color.

Note: Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable and is loaded with antioxidants that may protect against diseases like cancer. Arugula is also anti-inflammatory and is loaded with Vitamin K which is good for your heart and your bones. The flavor may be slightly bitter and tangy, but in this smoothie it is strangely, really tasty.

Hint: to save time on busy mornings, place all ingredients in a bowl or in the blender jar the night before and store in fridge until ready to blend.

And who would have thought? It is delicious!