Lime juice and parsley make this one of the freshest green smoothies you can blend. Kiwi supplies the fruit, coconut water a hint of sweetness.
¾ oz
lime juice freshly squeezed
1
kiwi ripe, peeled
20 g
baby spinach
10 g
flat-leaf parsley leaves and thin stems
5 oz
coconut water
1 tsp
honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Zesty and herbal, clearly sour with a light sweetness from kiwi and coconut water.
Parsley is more than a garnish: in a smoothie it adds a clean, herbal flavour and a strong green colour. It is also known for its vitamin C and vitamin K content. Lime juice and kiwi bring the acidity, so this drink is sour rather than sweet.
The old recipe used the juice of three limes for two glasses, which is very tart; 20 ml per glass is a friendlier balance, and you can add a little honey if needed. Drink it in the morning when you want something wakeful and fresh.
It is tart; adjust the lime juice or add a little honey to balance it.
Yes, lemon juice works and tastes slightly softer.
Yes, if you sweeten with maple syrup instead of honey.
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