INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Watercress
- ½ cup Almond Butter
- 2 small Cucumbers
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tbsp. Chlorella
- 1 tbsp. Black Cumin Seeds (sprinkle on top and garnish with parsley)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Wash the watercress thoroughly and remove any tough stems. Set it aside.
- In a blender, combine almond butter, chopped cucumbers, coconut milk, and chlorella.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Add the watercress to the blender and blend again until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour the green smoothie into serving glasses.
- Sprinkle black cumin seeds on top and garnish with parsley for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and nutritious green smoothie!
Here are some variations of the green smoothie recipe:
- Tropical Twist:
- Replace watercress with spinach or kale.
- Add 1 ripe banana and 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks for a tropical flavor.
- Use almond or coconut milk instead of coconut milk.
- Berry Blast:
- Swap watercress with a mix of fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries).
- Add 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds for extra protein.
- Use almond milk as the base.
- Minty Melon:
- Use honeydew or cantaloupe instead of cucumbers for a refreshing melon taste.
- Add a handful of fresh mint leaves for a burst of flavor.
- Use cashew butter instead of almond butter.
- Creamy Avocado:
- Replace watercress with spinach or baby kale.
- Add ½ ripe avocado for a creamy texture and extra nutrients.
- Use almond milk as the liquid base.
- Pineapple Coconut:
- Swap watercress with baby spinach or Swiss chard.
- Add 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks and ¼ cup of coconut flakes.
- Use coconut water instead of coconut milk for a lighter taste.
- Ginger Greens:
- Use a mix of spinach and kale for the greens.
- Add a small piece of fresh ginger for a zesty kick.
- Use cashew or peanut butter instead of almond butter.
- Blueberry Bliss:
- Replace watercress with baby spinach or arugula.
- Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries for a burst of antioxidants.
- Use hemp or chia seeds instead of chlorella.
- Creamy Mango Delight:
- Swap watercress with baby spinach.
- Add 1 cup of ripe mango chunks for a sweet and tropical flavor.
- Use coconut milk or almond milk as the base.
- Peachy Green Goodness:
- Replace watercress with kale or Swiss chard.
- Add 1 cup of sliced fresh or frozen peaches for a summery taste.
- Include 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds for added nutrition.
- Use almond milk or coconut water as the liquid base.
- Citrus Spinach Surprise:
- Use spinach as the green base.
- Add the juice and zest of 1 orange for a citrusy twist.
- Mix in ½ cup of sliced cucumber for extra freshness.
- Include 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds for added protein.
- Creamy Peanut Butter Greens:
- Replace watercress with baby spinach or arugula.
- Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter for a creamy and nutty taste.
- Use almond milk or soy milk as the liquid base.
- Pomegranate Power Greens:
- Swap watercress with baby kale.
- Add 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds for a burst of antioxidants.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds for added nutrition.
- Use coconut water or pomegranate juice as the liquid base.
- Raspberry Green Energy:
- Use a mix of spinach and kale as the green base.
- Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries for a tangy flavor.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon of almond butter for creaminess and protein.
- Use almond milk or coconut milk as the liquid base.



