Jaleesa RAWbertson

My husband said I needed to make a post about green smoothies because they are the best way for a "normal" person to get all that healthy goodness in them. And he's right! If you're going make one change in your lifestyle, start making green smoothies! I can't say enough about them. Robyn Openshaw (greensmoothiegirl.com) has been traveling all over the country promoting green smoothies and a whole foods lifestyle. Check out her website, I promise it'll be worth your time!
This is the green smoothie that I make the most. My son always drinks this one the best of all the green smoothies I make. 

Banana Romaine Smoothie

1 head romaine lettuce
Fill 2/3 blender full of water-over the top of romaine
1 or 2 stalks of celery (opt.)
4 or 5 bananas
Dates to taste, app. 1/2 C (I use a little less than that)

Blend romaine, celery, and water until smooth. Add bananas and dates and blend slightly to make chunks. I prefer having my smoothie this way (kind of a chunky smoothie) but my boys don't so I blend everything until smooth. I don't always follow this recipe exactly, I usually halve it and use part fresh bananas and part frozen. This time I also added some baby bok choy, which my husband didn't think was a very good idea.

recipe courtesy of Jaylene Johnson