Energizing smoothie

joyce stem
16 September 2014

I love Mango and I love and grow fresh Basil so here is my energizing recipe for my favorite smoothie.
I prefer to use fresh herbs when making a smoothie because they blend up better, and the flavors are not as concentrated as they are when dried. Sometmes I’ve used dried mint in my smoothies and it tasted fine. I’m not sure I would use dried basil, but that is up to you.
Mango-Basil Green Smoothie
1 mango, peeled
1/2 cup pineapple, cubed
3 cups fresh baby spinach
5 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chia seeds, soaked for 5 minutes
8 ounces homemade almond milk
Blend all together and enjoy!