Delicious Green Smoothie Recipe

By Molly Carriero

During quarantine, Reese Witherspoon posted a video tutorial on her Instagram page for her go-to green smoothie. This drink is a part of her everyday morning routine, and she picked up the recipe from her good friend and Little Fires co-star Kerry Washington. I have never been a big smoothie girl, but with all the free time on my hands during quarantine, I decided to give it a try. I absolutely loved it and ended up making the green smoothie every morning this summer. It’s tasty, refreshing, and super healthy, too. 

Here’s what Reese and Kerry’s recipe calls for:

Add the following ingredients to a blender:

• 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped 

• ½ cup spinach

• Celery (optional)

• Anything green you want to add!

• 1 banana

• 1 apple

• 1 pear

• 1 lemon (seeds and all!)

• ½ cup coconut water 

There are so many ways to customize this drink. You can take out the ingredients you don’t like and substitute what you do. I personally leave out the lemon and substitute vanilla almond milk for coconut water. Sometimes I add cacao nibs for an extra crunch. You can add flax or chia seeds, almond butter, peanut butter, or protein powder—literally anything you like! 

If you’re looking for a healthy change to your regular dining hall diet, this recipe is for you. This green smoothie is delicious, super easy to make, and customizable, too. It can be a great breakfast or post-workout snack. All you need to make this drink is your favorite ingredients and a blender in your dorm. 

Don’t let the word ‘green’ scare you away—this drink is seriously amazing. Happy blending!