Reese Witherspoon's green smoothie for glowing skin and great fiber intake, among other health benefits, makes a healthy breakfast drink that is quick to prepare on busy days. It is super refreshing and a great way to have fruits and veggies at once just like Dr. Oz's 3-Day Juice Cleanse.
There is more than one way to make a green smoothie. The internet is full of recipes that call for different ingredients.
This smoothie recipe comes from actresses Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.
If you are not a big fan of leafy veggies, this is an easy way to incorporate them into your diet: Have them blended with sweet fruits such as bananas, pears, and apples.
Moreover, there is no refined sugar (and no need to add it)! The smoothie already contains the natural sweetness of the fruits.
At first, it may look gross but I can guarantee that it is delish! I have made it, tasted, and approved it.
You can also customize your own by replacing one or more ingredients.
It is breakfast literally made in 5-10 minutes and you can carry it with you whatever you go (school or work). You can even prepare it ahead and refrigerate it!
Awesome, right?
If you enjoy refreshing drinks, try also our cucumber water!
Reese Witherspoon's Smoothie Recipe
This glowing green smoothie is said to nourish skin from the inside out.
Reese mentioned that she originally heard of this green smoothie recipe from her co-star Kerry Washington, years ago before incorporating it into her morning routine:
"I sat next to her at an awards show and I didn't really know her but I said, 'Your skin is so beautiful, what do you do?'
And she said, 'I actually think it's this drink . . . it's just really changed my skin and it makes my hair and nails really strong, so I was in."
I don't doubt all the health benefits their green smoothie might have. It contains Vitamins A, C, and E which are good for healthy skin (and hair as well), and also Vitamin B which is great for your nails.
But have in mind that are other factors that play a role in those things such as genetics and age.
That being said, have this green smoothie in moderation.
Ingredients for Reese Witherspoon Smoothie
To make this green smoothie, you'll need healthy ingredients such as fresh fruits and leafy veggies as follows:
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup of coconut water
- 1 whole banana
- 1 whole apple
- 1 whole pear
- 1 whole lemon, rind removed but including pips for added fiber.
Add-ons (OPTIONAL)
- A few stalks of celery
- Almond butter, or any other nut butter such as creamy peanut butter
NOTE: She also includes a secret ingredient to it: DANCING! 🙂
And why not? After all, happiness makes everything way more fun, right?
How to Make Green Smoothie
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the lettuces, wash and drain well to remove dirt. Core the apple and pear; then peel the banana and cut the rind off the lemon.
- Make the smoothie: In a blender, blend together the lettuce, pear, apple, banana, lemon, spinach, and coconut water until smooth and creamy. You can blend it as thick or thin as you want.
- Then, place some ice cubes into a glass and pour the green smoothie in. Enjoy!
- If you want, you may add chopped celery and almond butter to this drink (or even protein powder or flax seeds). Do not strain! Drink all the blended fiber of the fruits and veggies!
NOTE: Because it yields a large smoothie, you may refrigerate half to drink it later if you want.
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Is Reese Witherspoon's Green Smoothie Recipe Healthy?
Yes! Her recipe contains about 368 calories (one large drink) and almost 19 grams of fiber. In addition, it also has vitamins A, B, C, and E, antioxidants, and essential nutrients and minerals such as iron and potassium.
According to the Mayo Clinic, adult women should ingest 21-25 grams of fiber a day and adult men 30-38 grams, depending on their age. Just this green smoothie provides almost the recommended amount of fiber daily for women.
But that is not all! It also contains 5.6 grams of protein (Yes! Fruits and vegetables also contain some protein!).
To add more protein to this drink, just add some Greek yogurt or protein powder and of course, almond butter for healthy fats.
There is no added sugar! And still, Reese Witherspoon's green smoothie is mildly sweet because of the fruits added to it.
Although it is mostly consumed at breakfast time, you can have it for dinner as one of those nutritious yet low-calorie dinners (under 400 calories).
It is also dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, Paleo, and Whole 30.
Storage
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to one day. Make sure to stir again before drinking!
If you prefer to freeze it for up to one month, pour the drink into ice cube trays, let it freeze, and then wrap it with plastic wrap.
You can place the frozen cubes into a blender with some water or coconut water and blend well before drinking.
Other Smoothie Recipes:
- Avocado Smoothie
- Mango Lime Smoothie Bowl
- Açaí Bowl Recipe
- Blueberry Smoothie Papaya Boats
- Banana Coffee Chai Smoothie
- Pina Colada Smoothie
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Reese Witherpoon's Green Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce medium-size
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 banana peeled (medium-size)
- 1 apple cored but NOT peeled (medium-size)
- 1 pear cored but NOT peeled (medium-size)
- 1 lemon rind removed but including pulp for added fiber.
Add-Ons (OPTIONAL)
- A few stalks of celery about 2-3 stalks
- Almond butter or any other nut butter such as creamy peanut butter (about 1-2 TBSP)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the lettuces, wash and drain well to remove dirt. Core the apple and pear; then peel the banana and cut the rind off the lemon.
- Make the smoothie: In a blender, blend together the lettuce, pear, apple, banana, lemon, spinach, and coconut water until smooth and creamy. You can blend it as thick or thin as you want.
- Then, place some ice cubes into a glass and pour the green smoothie in. Enjoy!
- If you want, you may add chopped celery and almond butter to this drink (or even protein powder or flax seeds). Do not strain! Drink all the blended fiber of the fruits and veggies!
- Because it yields a large smoothie, you may refrigerate half to drink it later if you want.
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Nutrition
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John / Kitchen Riffs says
This looks really healthy! And good, which is the important thing. Thanks!
Denise Browning says
This green smoothie is so good! You can taste the fruits but not so much the leafy veggies.