I’ve been drinking green smoothies four to five times a week lately and I try a lot of variations, based on what ingredients I have on hand. Some are better than others! I really love this one. It has a really juicy flavor and reminds me of smoothies I used to get at Jamba Juice or Juice Stop. The romaine gives the smoothie a slightly earthy flavor. Yet, the juicy blackberry flavor dominates.

Blackberry-Orange Smoothie

• Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups orange juice
• 1 romaine heart
• 1 handful mixed baby greens
• 1 banana
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 granny smith apple, quartered
• 1 red Comice pear, quartered, or another apple
• 1 ½ cups frozen blackberries

Method

1. Blend the orange juice and leafy greens. 
2. Add the banana, lemon juice, apple and pear. Blend.
3. Add the blackberries and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

P. S. Sweet & Spicy Ginger Green Smoothie.