The Living Rainbow Chard and Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Chard is one of my favorite greens to use in our smoothies. Once it's blended with fruit, the flavor is not noticeable, so it's perfect for someone who does not like the taste of greens, but is still looking for health benefits that greens have to offer. One cup is a serving size, so the amount of leaves I add to my fruit depends on how many people in my household will share the smoothie.

Chard is high in vitamin K, A, C, iron, calcium and fiber.  It regulates blood sugar and it has great anti-inflammatory properties. You can read more about it here.


For the smoothie, you may choose a combination of fruits, fresh or frozen, or just one fruit. I suggest using organic, pesticide free produce; this is especially important if you use berries.

Strawberry Smoothie.

2 cups organic frozen strawberries
2 medium bananas
2 cups of coconut water (C2O, not raw)
2 cups of organic chard

Blend in VitaMix until smooth. I usually blend the fruits first, then add the greens.