What is green, has endless combinations and can be consumed on the go?

Green smoothies are all the rage these days. I've made them so many times this year that I decided to bite the bullet and get a Vitamix blender. (You can buy certified reconditioned machines for much less than new ones at www.vitamix.com.) The Vitamix arrived just before I went to house-sit for my mom, so I haven't used it much yet! Smoothies can be made in any blender or using a hand-held model.

Today I used an immersion blender to make this yummy concoction with some fresh veggies and some slightly older fruit that needed to be used up.

Recipe serves 2:

1 2/3 Cups almond milk (add to blender first)
5-6 large red lettuce leaves (2 or more cups)
1 carrot (shred first if not using Vitamix)
2 strawberries
1 nectarine
1" piece of ginger (shred first if not using Vitamix)
4 pcs ice

If your smoothie is too thick, either add more almond milk or strain so it becomes a juice. Use the back of a spoon to help push the juice through the strainer. Save the fibrous parts for soup or baking, or feed it to your pets. My dog loves to lick the jar- but I need to make sure she can't reach the blades!