When making smoothies without lemon you need to consume them the day they are made, otherwise the fruit will begin to oxidize. Lemon juice does such a great job of preserving them. If you'd like, you can add in frozen blueberries or cherries, though your smoothie won't be green anymore (and may not look very appetizing). Frozen peaches work great too. The key to a great tasting smoothie is to use tart Granny Smith apples and a handful of fresh or frozen cranberries. You can follow my recipe below or get creative with what you have on hand.
Ingredients
2
granny smith apples
cored and chopped
2
pears
cored and chopped
⅓ cups
frozen cranberries
2 inches
fresh ginger
2 cups
water
6
leaves of
kale
4 large
collard greens
1½ cups
chopped
green cabbage
1 handfuls
parsley