# Breakfast Today: Green Smoothie With Basil

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2016-06-14

[![2016-06-14 09.26.42](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0319/0960/9603/files/2016-06-14-09_26_42-169x300.jpg)](http://www.myvillagegreen.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-09.26.42.jpg)This past Mother's Day, my Mom gifted me this basket of herbs. Over the past month it has really flourished, particularly the basil. Basil is my all-time favorite herb. I use it in sandwiches, sprinkled over pasta, and to make pesto. Basil is packed vitamins A and K, manganese, copper, and folate. In addition, it’s teeming with disease-fighting antioxidants and flavonoids. Last week I stumbled onto a green smoothie recipe that uses avocados, spinach, cucumbers and basil. I tweaked the recipe a bit and it was GLORIOUS! This green smoothie recipe is packed with antioxidants and makes a great post workout recovery meal, especially if you add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. • 2 cups spinach • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil • 1 small cucumber, chopped • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 banana, peeled and roughly chopped • 2 cups plain almond milk (or any milk you prefer) • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt • 1 tbsp hemp hearts • 2 tsp honey Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can add more milk if you want a thinner consistency. This makes about 2 smoothies, for you and a friend. ENJOY!

**Tags:** antioxidants, Category_Healthy Recipes, smoothie

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/breakfast-today-green-smoothie-with-basil)