Super Healthy Green Shake

This recipe is one of the many versions I learned about while at a health retreat in San Diego by Dr. Robert Young. It looks and sounds questionable but it's surprising tasty AND healthy. My dad (a serious meat and rice, typical Hispanic guy) tried it after I begged him to not be a wuss. He too was surprised at how healthy AND tasty it was. So- be brave and try it!

2 huge handfuls of spinach
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (use more for a stronger mint flavor)
1 ripe avocado
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and cut into smaller pieces (or a regular cucumber will work too)
juice of 1 ripe lime
1 entire ripe grapefruit, peel and seeds removed
1 can coconut milk
couple dashes of Stevia (healthy and super potent natural sweetener sold at the health food store)
half an ice tray of ice cubes
TOPPING: dehydrated unsweetened shredded coconut

Blend everything in blender until smooth. Serve in mugs topped with shredded coconut.

You can also freeze the drink into popsicles for a crazy healthy "desert". The health retreat suggested serving the popsicles to kids who have issues eating veggies. In the summer, sometimes I will grab one on the run when I am in a hurry and want to eat something in the car. Trust me! It's good!

NOTE: Try adding other fruits and veggies as you as you wish. I have added a banana and broccoli and it turned out good.
OTHER NOTE: The health retreat's recipe called for adding green powdered supplements to the shake (which I do add) but it's not necessary.