German Mosquera’s Green Smoothie
This recipe is from German Mosquera, head chef at Verdine, a plant-based, vegan restaurant in the Heights. He says the secret ingredient is the frozen cucumber. Combine the ingredients in chunks and blend in a blender:
1/2 cup frozen English cucumber
2 1-inch coins of ginger, peeled
1/2 stalk celery, peeled, with ribs removed
1/2 cup frozen mango
1 cup spinach
12 ounces coconut water
Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
Pinch of cayenne
Juice Girl’s ‘Are You Experienced?’ Smoothie
This recipe is from Juice Girl, one of my favorite juice bars in Houston. Combine the ingredients in chunks and blend in a blender:
12-16 ounces nondairy milk of choice
Handful of spinach
1/2 frozen banana
2-3 frozen strawberries
2-3 chunks fresh or frozen pineapple
2-3 dates
1 tablespoon spirulina
My Go-To Green Smoothie
I learned this green smoothie recipe from our friend and amazing nanny, Blanca. What I love about it, strangely, is that it is not delicious. But it’s not bad, either! Basically, it’s just super healthful and straight to the point. I usually drink it with a spoon nearby. It tends to need a stir if it sits for long.
Combine the ingredients in chunks and blend in a blender:
1/2 stalk celery
4-5 baby carrots
1/2 green apple
2-3 inches of cucumber
Handful of baby spinach
8 ounces water
Handful of fresh berries