Ingredients
Greens (choose one or mix):
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup Swiss chard (pazı)
- A few basil leaves (optional, when in season)
- 1-2 leaves kale (optional)
- 2 celery sticks (no leaves)
Fruit & Fresh Citrus Juice:
- 1 cup pineapple OR 1 apple OR 1 cup mango / frozen mango
- Freshly squeezed juice of 3-4 oranges
- Freshly squeezed juice of 1 grapefruit
- Freshly squeezed juice of 2-3 tangerines (optional)
If needed:
- Add more fresh orange or grapefruit juice to help blending –
NOT water, so the taste stays bright and alive.
Directions
- Pour the fresh citrus juice into your blender.
- Add the celery and fruit.
- Add the greens on top.
- Blend until silky smooth and vibrant green.
- Taste and adjust according to your intuition:
- Add more citrus for brightness
- Add more pineapple/mango for sweetness
- Add more greens for a deeper mineral taste
Notes
- This smoothie is truly intuitive, listen to your body and taste buds.
- When citrus is very juicy, the flavor becomes magical.
- When basil or kale is in season, they elevate the smoothie beautifully.
- Adjusting ingredients gently over time helps you discover your perfect balance.
Optional Add-ins
- A small piece of fresh ginger
- A small piece of fresh turmeric
- A squeeze of lime
- A teaspoon of chia or hemp seeds
- A small mint leaf in summer
Serving
This makes 1 large serving or 2 small servings.
For 2 people, simply double the recipe and adjust by taste
