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

  1. Put everything in a blender and blend thoroughly.
  2. Let it sit for 5 minutes before enjoying.
  3. Variation: If you own a high-powered blender, you can use frozen coconut and water in place of the dairy products.

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