To increase the variety of greens in my smoothies I sometimes use wheatgrass. You may grow your own wheatgrass or buy it in a store. From time to time I purchase a small pot with wheatgrass in soil that is sold for pets. Wheatgrass grows very fast, and I usually get three harvests of grass clippings from a small pot for my green smoothies. Wheatgrass is inexpensive and extremely nutritious. Adding it to a smoothie is perfect for those who wish to benefit from wheatgrass but do not like its taste. The strong flavor and smell of this plant is easily masked by the taste of fruit in the smoothie.
Wheatgrass like any other green, contains a minute amount of alkaloids and should be alternated with other greens. It is best to use a high speed blender when preparing a wheatgrass smoothie.
Purple Wheatgrass
Blend well:
2 cups fresh-cut wheatgrass
1 banana
2 cups blueberries
2 cups water
1 peach
Yields 1.5 quarts
Wheatgrass Chowder
Blend well:
1 cup fresh-cut wheatgrass
2 stalks (ribs) celery
˝ avocado (without seed and peel)
1 lime (peeled)
2 cups water
1 hot pepper (optional)
Yields 1.5 quarts
Serve in a bowl, sprinkle with sprouts and seaweed.
Cream of Wheatgrass
Blend well:
2 cups fresh-cut wheatgrass
1 banana
1 Mango
1 cup strawberries
1 sprig of mint (optional)
2 cups water
Yields 1.5 quarts