Have you ever watched the grass growing in the cracks of the sidewalk and wondered what it was doing there? This tough little herb that survives everything — drought, trampling, concrete — hides something that few people suspect. In a blender with a ripe banana and some pineapple, it transforms into a deep green, almost mineral glass that gently wakes up the body.
Ingredients :
- Young wild grass — This is the main ingredient, and the most finicky. Use only the tender young shoots — the short, bright green blades, not the hard, yellowed stems. Harvested from a clean area, far from roadsides and chemical treatments. If you can’t find any or doubt their origin, young wheatgrass or even fresh spinach work very well.
- Banana — It must be very ripe — the brown spots on the skin are exactly what we want here. A banana that is still firm and pale yellow will not give the same creamy sweetness. If you have overripe bananas lying around, this is the time to use them.
- Pineapple — Fresh or frozen, both work. Frozen pineapple has the advantage of cooling the smoothie naturally, which avoids adding ice cubes that dilute it. Canned in its juice works in a pinch, but avoid pineapple in syrup — it’s too sweet.
- Coconut water — It brings a light sweetness and electrolytes without making the smoothie heavy. Plain water also works, but coconut water gives a little tropical note that pairs well with the pineapple. Avoid flavored or sweetened versions.
