Low-Oxalate Lime Lettuce Cucumber Smoothie
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
Source: Sally K Norton
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. flax seed, (sprouted is best, e.g. Go Raw Brand)
- 2 tsp. liquid coconut oil (medium-chain triglyceride or MCT oil) (optional)
- Juice of 1 small lime
- 10 oz. plain whole fat yogurt (or whole milk Keifer) or 8 oz. coconut milk
- 1 Gala or Fuji apple, cored and sliced or 1/2 C fresh pineapple chunks (3 oz.)
- 1 medium English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 – 2 C romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 – 5 sprigs cilantro (opt.)
Directions
- Put everything in a blender and blend thoroughly.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before enjoying.
- Variation: If you own a high-powered blender, you can use frozen coconut and water in place of the dairy products.