Green smoothies are not for everyone, especially when bitter greens and no sugar are involved. However, if made with the correct ingredients, it can change your mind. An important addition to a healthy lifestyle, they have a lot of benefits making it hard to ignore them. So, if you're tying to eat healthy during the lockdowna green smoothie is the perfect addition to your daily routine. With the right mix of good ingredients, this chlorophyll-rich drink can work as a midday snack, a morning smoothie, a post workout replenisher or as a meal on its own when you are in the mood to keep it light. Vogue spoke to chef Hemali Gala from Vegan Bites, a Mumbai-based healthy food company, to share green smoothie recipes for beginners.

1

Freeze the bananas overnight or for at least 6 hours. This will give your smoothie a rich texture.

2

Blend the frozen bananas, dates, spinach and coconut water into a smooth consistency and add ice. Serve immediately.

1 cup spinach

cup mint leaves

A handful coriander

A few curry leaves

2-3 stalks celery

A few basil leaves

1 green cucumber

2 tbsp ash gourd/bottle gourd

cup pineapple, optional

1 lemon for lemon juice

2-3 dates

Chaat masala as per taste, optional

1

Blend all the above ingredients except the chaat masala with about 1 glass of cold water till smooth consistency.

2

Strain the juice and add the chat masala or black salt as per your taste. One can also skip adding the chat masala.

2 bananas, frozen

1 cup spinach

avocado

1 mango

1 cup almond milk

1

Put the frozen bananas, spinach, avocado, mango and almond milk in a blender, and blend until smooth and thick.

2

Divide between two bowls and top with the berries, shredded coconut, chopped nuts and chia seeds.

2 green apples

1 cucumber

A handful kale leaves

avocado

1 lemon for lemon juice

1

Put the kale, avocado, cucumber, apples, lemon juice with a few ice cubes in a blender, and blend until smooth and thick.

2

If its too thick you can strain, but its best to avoid and drink this thick shake as is. Serve cold.

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4 green smoothie recipes for people who trying to eat healthy at home - VOGUE India