Oh man, now we are talking ! This bowl of goodness is like nothing else….yes, it is jam packed with goodness.
I am so pumped up about this, I think for me, every morning needs to be a ‘Green Goodness Bowl’ or ‘Green Juice’ morning, of course the contents will vary, but that’s fine, so long as it is GREEN !!!
I remember years ago watching an Oprah show, and her guest on the show was Dr Oz? Who remembers Dr Oz? Anyway, good ol’ Dr Oz (he wasn’t really old) was doing like a morning breakfast thing by doing a green juice. He maintained, every morning, throw together whatever you have in the fridge that is green, blend it all together and you are sorted. So, of course, me being me, took that to heart, and yip I had to do it. Green juice it was, and it was yummy. Sometimes now, I change it up a bit and do delicious healthy green bowls instead, but no matter what it is always good. So, here is a bowl of green yummy delicious goodness….and I have kept it simple.Green Goodness Bowl
Preparation time: 8 – 10 minutes
Serves 1 – 2
Ingredients:
2 handfuls of lettuce leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cucumber, roughly chopped
1 handful of baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 handful of fresh parsley
1 green Granny Smith apple, chopped
3 -4 centimetres (1.5 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 avocado pear
Instructions:
Add all the above ingredients into a food processor and process.
If you don’t have a food processor, a good blender will do the trick as well, just make sure you add the lemon juice, avo, cucumber and apple in first, blend a bit and then add the rest of the ingredients.
Enjoy 🙂
This sounds interesting Lynne and I’m sure, it is a kick-starter for the day 🙂
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It definitely looks green, and it definitely looks good 🙂 Mission accomplished 🙂
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Thank you ! 🙂
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Haha it certainly is Irene, thank you 🙂
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Cool!
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Thanks 🙂
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Wow what a green and healthy star to the day Lynne!!!
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Thanks Kathryn 🙂 Green is good 🙂 It also is perfect for lunch 🙂
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Lynne, green is good. Interesting to take the green things in the fridge and blend them together – I will try this, I promise!
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Good man 🙂 I do not think you will be disappointed 🙂
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Thanks Lynne, I will let you know how it turns out! 🙂
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This looks so healthy and I love the addition of ginger!
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Thanks Marcia, it really is lovely and tasty. I find the addition of ginger gives it a nice twist 🙂
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This has got to be the most healthy-looking bowl of yummy ingredients I’ve seen for a while, Lynne, and I imagine the apple and other fruits give it a touch of sweetness. Would you eat this on its own, or as an accompaniment to another dish?
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Millie I find this a delightful combination of fruit and veg. It is not bland and not sweet at all. Yes, I definitely eat this solely on it’s own. It is a pleasant breakfast boost or in fact an anytime healthy boost 🙂
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Thank you for explaining, Lynne. 🙂 It does look a very refreshing dish and it’s good to know it gives an energy boost. We all need one of those at times.
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Absolutely ! and you are welcome Millie, happy to help 🙂
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Ohh I love the addition of ginger and green apple, I haven’t tried that combination together 🙂 had a green apple salad with mushrooms and mustard dressing, was delicious! Thanks for sharing this xx
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Now, that sounds interesting apple salad with mushrooms and mustard dressing 🙂 Yes, the ginger and green apple are amazing. Glad you like this. Thanks Linda, and you are so welcome. 🙂 xx
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This would get the day started off right lynne xx
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Oh yes, nothing better than a bunch of greens to help anyone start their day 🙂 xxx
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That is so true! Thanks for telling us about this lynne. Healthy!
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Sounds great Lynne! Nutrition at its finest! 🙂
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Absolutely ! Thanks Ruthie 🙂
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I really need to eat more greens – I just don’t like the taste!
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Sarah, add some bacon 🙂 LOL.
Seriously, something like this bowl, you could adapt and maybe add more apple and less baby spinach and so forth. Wish you lived close by, so I could help you out. 🙂
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Great way to start the day. The only suggestion I may add to this wonderful amazing dish is some whey protein and some flax seeds. Most people do not consume enough protein and healthy fats in their diets. This healthy GREEN meal is ALL carbohydrates. Carbohydrate IS NOT a “dirty word!” This drink is a blend of good quality carbohydrates. The purpose of adding the whey and flaxseeds is to limit the insulin response and to satiate oneself until the next meal time.
Your GREEN MEAL is an EXCELLENT recommendation! 🙂
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Great point Jonathan, thank you. I definitely will add some whey and flax, and that will make it even more nutritious. To be honest I didn’t even think of that !
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Sometimes a different perspective fills voids. Plenty of people have helped fill mine! Glad you liked the recommendation.
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Green goodness is right! Gotta try this!!
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Absolutely ! 🙂 Thanks Paula
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looks so good
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Thank you so much Ishan 🙂
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Not being into “greens” (like kale) I would definitely enjoy this using lettuce and spinach – two items that are always in my refrigerator.
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Oh, that is fantastic ! I love baby spinach and use it endlessly. I find the baby spinach really palatable. I hope you enjoy this when you try it 🙂
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Wow. That looks super healthy! I used to juice quite a bit, but juicing removes all that good fiber. This is wild! I’ll have to give it a try 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
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My pleasure Diana, hope you enjoy it 🙂
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Reblogged this on and commented:
I love this healthy meal by Lynne of Lynne’s Recipe Trails. She’s got plenty of amazing recipes on her blog so don’t hesitate to take a look. 🙂
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Lindsay, you are an angel 🙂 Thank you so much for the Re-blog and your lovely comment. 🙂 xxx
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Any time my friend! Keep up the great posts 🙂
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This certainly looks like real goodness, Lynne ♥
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Oh, for sure 🙂 ❤
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So good for you!! This is the perfect way to start the day! I’m with you – I love having greens in the morning!
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Yay ! 🙂 x
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I love how creative you are Lynne! This is a wonderful breakfast and so healthy. Love this!
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Thank you so much Antonia for your lovely comment 🙂
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I wish I could say I was enthused, Lynne, but it makes me feel like whining, “I don’t want that”. Presumably that’s why I ended up in ER… 😁
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Hahahaha never mind Kerry 🙂 Now, no more trips to the ER 🙂 x
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