Spring Smoothies

Now that it's warmer out, we all just want to get outside and stretch our legs! To go along with those walks and workouts, how about trying some new smoothie recipes? Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of vitamins and nutrients into a quick, on-the-go treat. Try bananas, berries, apples, pears, oats, flax seed, cucumber, almond milk, even spinach! Smoothies are easy to personalize, so experiment and have fun! Check out the recipes below, along with the books in our collection that will give you even more ideas! Call (317) 852-3167 option 2 with any questions, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us.

Spring Green Smoothie

2 or 3 handfuls of spinach (rinsed)
1 bunch fresh parsley (rinsed)
1/2 cup chopped pear
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/4 cup oats
1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
1/2 cup water or milk of choice (more if needed)
*Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Add more liquid if too thick. Enjoy!

Berry Good Smoothie

1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 frozen banana
1/4 cup oats
1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1/2 cup water or milk of choice (more if needed)
*Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Add more liquid if too thick. Enjoy!

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The Berry Doctor reveals the hidden power of nature's healthful fruits. Superfruits shows you which power-packed fruits can help boost your health. Fruits are a healthy choice, but expert Paul Gross shows you which fruits have health benefits above and beyond others. Find out the best ways to get the most nutrients and phytochemicals from true superfruits and the best ways for eating them. Over 75 smoothie recipes and more will show you how to make the most out of Superfruits for a health boosting bang.

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Features include: Insights from the luminaries behind the film-Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. John McDougall, The Engine 2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn, and many others. Success stories from converts to plant-based eating-like San'Dera Prude, who no longer needs to medicate her diabetes, has lost weight, and feels great! The many benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet, for you, for animals and the environment, and for our future. A helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.

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Check out this book full of health, easy to follow smoothie recipes. Features recipes such as The Morning Lift-off bananas, orange juice, cooked oatmeal, Grape Nuts, tofu, honey, an egg, and wheat germ, The Luscious Lassi: plain yogurt, fresh mango, milk and honey, The Mahatma: curry, raisins, cashew bits, plain yogurt, milk, and brown rice, and The Picasso: bananas, raspberries, grapes, orange juice, cranberry juice, tofu, protein powder, peanut butter, ginger powder, honey, and vanilla.