Reese Witherspoon's favorite green smoothie recipe courtesy of Kerry Washington

almond milk

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut water adds hydration with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: hemp seeds

💰Cheaper: flax seeds

Hemp seeds offer similar nutrition at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Silken tofu provides creaminess with less fat.

Add 2 heads of romaine lettuce to the blender.

Add spinach and some celery to the blender.

Add 1 pear, 1 apple, and 1 banana to the blender.

Take the rind off 1 lemon and add the whole lemon (seeds included) to the blender.

Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix until well blended.

Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more fruit or sweetener if desired.

Pour the smoothie into reusable jars or bowls.

Store any leftovers in the fridge for the next day.

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