Thank you for joining today’s class all about green smoothies—a delicious, energizing, and health-boosting way to start your morning. We explored how easy it is to build your own nutrient-packed smoothie using plant-based ingredients that support overall wellness.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Start with Greens

Power or super greens (like spinach, kale, or arugula) are a great foundation. Store them with a paper towel flipped upside down in the fridge to keep them fresher longer.

Make It Creamy and Sweet Naturally

Frozen bananas make your smoothie creamy and naturally sweet—skip the added sugars or juices. Other great fruits to use include pineapple, cherries, mango, and wild blueberries.

Superfood Boosts

Add frozen cubes or powders containing wild blueberries, kelp, or ginger for an extra health kick. These support immune health and are recommended by wellness experts like Dr. Brooke Goldner and Anthony William.

Skip the Juice, Add Water

Stick to water for blending to keep it simple, light, and healthy—your fruits provide all the flavor you need.

Use What You Have

Whether you have a Nutribullet, blender, or Vitamix, choose what works best for you. Nutribullets are quick and easy for daily use and clean-up.

Green Smoothie Recipe (Twyla's Way)

Ingredients:

A big handful of power or super greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
2 frozen bananas
½ cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
Optional: 1–2 frozen cubes of wild blueberry, kelp & ginger blend
Water (enough to blend smoothly)

Instructions:

Pack the greens tightly into the blender or Nutribullet cup.
Add the frozen bananas, cherries, and pineapple.
Add the optional frozen cubes for a superfood boost.
Pour in water just enough to help blend everything together.
Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust with more fruit or water if needed.
Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.

Keep experimenting with different fruits and flavors, and remember—there’s no wrong way to make a smoothie when you’re using whole, plant-based foods!