Arugula Recipes - Green Smoothies

Transforming arugula recipes into tasty green smoothies is my favorite way to add arugula to my diet.

Green smoothie beginners beware! I do have to warn you that arugula smoothies are not for the weak of heart. These green smoothies can be fairly bitter. There are some ways to still use arugula so that you don't have to gag it down.

#1 Trick for Blending Perfect Arugula Smoothies

The biggest tip that I've found to help drink down my raw food green smoothie is to use a loose handful of arugula leaves mixed with a type of mild greens, like spinach or lettuce. This way I feel as I'm getting the amount of greens that my body needs, but still mixing in a variety of greens for the rainbow of nutrients.

Omega 3's in Arugula

Research has shown that our bodies require Omega 3 fatty acids for proper brain growth and function. Omega 3's are important for many other aspects of our bodies as well.

You may be surprised to learn that along with spinach and lettuce, Arugula contains those healthy Omega 3 fatty acids. For every 100 grams of Arugula there are 170 mg of Omega 3's. Pretty amazing!

Arugula Green Smoothie Recipes

Mixed Berry Arugula Smoothie
1 banana, peeled
1 loose handful of fresh Arugula
1/2 small head of Romaine lettuce
1 orange, peeled and seeded
3/4 cup mango, frozen
3/4 cup blueberries, frozen
1/2 cup raspberries, frozen
1/2 tsp stevia (optional)
1 1/2 cups water

Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Makes 3-4 cups of smoothie.

Peachy Arugula Smoothie
1 banana, peeled
1 orange, peeled and seeded
1 loose handful of arugula
2-5 ounces spinach
1 cup peaches, frozen
1/2 cup mango, frozen
1/2 tsp stevia (optional)
2 cups water

Blend all of the non-frozen ingredients together until smooth. Then add the frozen ingredients and blend again. Enjoy! Makes 3-4 cups of smoothie.

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