Just in time for St. Patrick's Day I give you a delicious green drink. No, it's not green beer, or a margarita, or even a mojito, it's a healthy breakfast smoothie.
The hubs and I enjoy a little bit of moss every morning for breakfast. A refreshing blend of fruit, green vegetables, almond milk, and some heart-healthy seeds is a way to start the day feeling great.
The base for Green Moss is Spinach; we tried Kale a few times but it yields a grittier-vegetable character that we aren't a fan of in our moss. The addition of banana gives the moss a creamy character while the peaches, my favorite ingredient, give a vibrant acidity and fill-out the moss. Any fruit can be used of course, but after trying different variations of berries, pineapple, and more, peaches win everytime.
To add a boost of health to the moss we add flax seeds and chia seeds. Not only do the seeds add protein, fiber, and omega-3s to the drink, but they are also heart-healthy (just make sure you have a quality blender or the seeds won't breakdown).
The last component is some liquid. You could simply use water, but water takes away flavor, so we add almond milk and fresh-squeezed 100% orange juice. Any milk works, soy and cashew also add a great flavor component.
A quick, easy, deliciously healthy green breakfast, or even afternoon
pick-me-up. Green Moss is my favorite green beverage hands-down.
