Basil Bok Choy Bliss Smoothie
Daily Recipe: April 11, 2025
This innovative smoothie recipe features the unique combination of Bok Choy, an unexpected contender for a smoothie, and Italian seasonings that come together to form a nutritious and refreshing beverage. Bok Choy, a leafy green known for its crunchy stems and nutrient-dense leaves, provides a dose of vitamins A, C, and K. The distinct flavors of Italy are transported into this smoothie with the addition of fresh basil and limoncello that provide a burst of refreshment.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Large fresh bok choy - 2 - cleaned
- Fresh basil - one handful - none
- Lemons - 2 - juiced
- Limoncello - 4 tablespoons - none
- Green apples - 2 - peeled and cored
- Unsweetened almond milk - 2 cups - none
- Ice - 1 cup - none
- Agave syrup - 4 tsp or to taste - none
Preparation
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Step 1 - 💦🥬🔪Wash and chop the bok choy and basil.
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Step 2 - 🍏🍋🥛🍹🔁Add bok choy, basil, lemon juice, limoncello, apples and almond milk into the blender.
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Step 3 - 🔄🌪️🥤Blend until smooth and homogeneous.
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Step 4 - 🍯🥄😋Taste and adjust sweetness with agave syrup, if required.
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Step 5 - 🥛💠🥤Fill four glasses halfway up with ice, then pour in the smoothie.
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Step 6 - 🌿🍋🍹Garnish with a sprig of basil and a lemon slice.
Additional
This vegan and gluten-free Basil Bok Choy Bliss Smoothie is an eccentric and healthy twist on the traditional smoothie. Get creative with garnishes like edible flowers or colorful straws to make this smoothie even more Instagram-worthy. It's a fantastic way to include more green leafy veggies in your diet while enjoying a unique and refreshing beverage.