PREP TIME

8 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 oranges, peeled and rough chopped
1 grapefruit, peeled and rough chopped
1 apple, cored and rough chopped
20 leaves fresh mint
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 Tbsp local bee pollen
1 cup coconut water or purified water

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the citrus, apple and greens into a blender carafe, then add the bee pollen and coconut (or purified) water.
2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, and serve immediately.
3. Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, Cleansing Citrus & Mint Green Smoothie will keep for 2 days.

A Note from Alicia:

Believe it or not, I don’t always drink green smoothies. Sometimes the time of year, the temperature outside, and the clear messages from my body say “no thank you” to the notion of a green smoothie for breakfast or any other meal. But as the seasons change and the temperatures rise, I love to get back into my green smoothie routine. And this cleansing smoothie is the perfect way to begin!

Spring ushers in a time when cleansing and detoxification feel very natural to the body. The citrus, apple and greens in this recipe will help your body release mucus and support your immune systems with high doses of vitamin C and bio-flavinoids. The addition of local bee pollen adds protein and can help with alleviating seasonal allergies. Finally, the coconut water helps to hydrate and re-mineralize your body so you can feel replenished and ready for anything.

Here’s to loving spring from the inside out!