Green Smoothies

I know... What? But these satisfying smoothies have a special place in my heart, and my blender. My sister turned me on to them, and I ended up putting them in one of my novels. Intrigued? There is a snippet to the right. Maybe someday you will get to read the book. Until then, energize yourself for the day.

Peanut Butter Banana Green Smoothie

1/2 c. oatmeal (I use our 6-grain rolled cereal)
3 dashes salt
1 tsp. ground flax seed
2 bananas (may be frozen)
2 tsp. peanut butter
1 peach, fresh, frozen, or canned (I use my home canned, with some of the juice)
2 handfuls fresh spinach
1 c. ice
3 t. sugar, or a big squeeze of agave nectar
1 dash vanilla

Blend for 1 minute.

Berry Green Smoothie

1/2 c. oatmeal
3 dashes salt
1 tsp. ground flax seed
1-2 c. frozen berries or mixed fruit
1 peach, fresh, frozen, or canned (I use my home canned, with some of the juice)
1 banana
1/4-1/2 tsp. ginger
2 handfuls fresh spinach
1 c. ice
3 t. sugar, or a big squeeze of agave nectar
1 dash vanilla

I usually add 2 tsp. of peanut butter to this as well. I make these so much now I no longer measure, and make all kinds of combinations, but these two started it all. I promise you cannot taste the spinach. Now my husband and kids are hooked. Drink and feel better!