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There are so many ways to make a delicious (and healthy!) green smoothie recipe — but did you know that you can combine almost any leafy greens and fruit with one basic formula?
Today I’m sharing some words of wisdom by fellow (real) foodie Jen Hansard, who co-founded the website Simple Green Smoothies, plus some additional green smoothie recipes and tips for you to try!
Table of Contents
- Why I Love This Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
- Guest Post: How to Make a Simple Green Smoothie
- 5 Green Smoothie Tips to Get You Started
- Easy 3 Ingredients for a Green Smoothie
- This Green Smoothie Recipe with Spinach, Pineapple, Banana, and Mango Is Perfect for Beginners
- More Easy Recipes for Homemade Green Smoothies
- FAQs for a Perfect Green Smoothie
Why I Love This Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
Not only does Jen have some great tips for green smoothie beginners, but she is also sharing her magic formula for fruit and vegetable ratios so you can change the recipe to suit your taste, dietary needs, or whatever you have on hand.
This green smoothie recipe is perfect as a homemade healthy snack, quick “fast-food” meal, or even as a way to cool off on a hot day.
Guest Post: How to Make a Simple Green Smoothie
by Jen Hansard
We have a super simple and healthy recipe we’ve been itchin’ to share with you!!! As a crazy-busy passionate mom, I’ve been known to fuel my body with processed junk. Like those days when we found ourselves at Starbucks twice in one day…or driving through Taco Bell for dinner (again).
I was starved for time, low on energy and just….overwhelmed.
Can you relate?
Well, I discovered something that quickly changed our lives— green smoothies. This blended drink of fresh fruits and dark leafy greens gave us energy, a fast healthy meal, and transformed our bodies from the inside out.
No joke. And we made this healthy habit really stick for the past 2 ½ years... and going strong. Now we have over 500,000 people from all around the world hooked on the green smoothie lifestyle too. I hope you’ll join us!
5 Green Smoothie Tips to Get You Started
Before we share our most popular green smoothie recipe, we need to welcome you into the world of green smoothies with a few important tips...
1. Follow the 60/40 formula.
When you’re making your first few green smoothies, don't just throw things in the blender. Chances are, it’ll taste nasty if you wing it right out of the gate. To save you a few smoothie-fails, bust out those cute lil’ measuring cups and follow this simple formula: 60% fruits to 40% leafy greens.
2. Blend in stages to avoid leafy chunks.
Chewing your green smoothie is no fun! To get a "smooth" green smoothie experience, blend up your leafy greens and liquid-base first. Then add your remaining fruits and blend again.
3. Ditch the ice and freeze some fruits.
Want your green smoothie to be extra chilly? Freeze your favorite fruits like ripe bananas (peel first), grapes, pineapple or berries. This is also a great way to not waste ripe fruits (like those brown bananas on your counter). You can also freeze your leafy greens in a freezer-safe bag. Just make sure to add your frozen greens straight to the blender (don’t defrost these fragile lil’ guys).
4. Use raw natural sweeteners.
Add naturally sweet fruits to any smoothie that tastes bitter or a bit too “green.” By sticking with naturally sweet fruits like bananas, mango, apples, pears, or pitted dates, we avoid artificial sweeteners and processed sugars.
5. Make smoothies ahead for the perfect fast food.
We know life can get crazy busy— especially in the morning. That’s why we think green smoothies are the healthiest fast food for people who are constantly on the go.
You can blend your green smoothie the night before and store it in your fridge (up to 2 days). Use an airtight lid to limit oxidation and keep it as fresh as possible. When ready to drink, give it a good shake before you open.
If you follow these five green smoothie tips, we pinkie promise your green smoothies will be love at first sip!
Now, here’s a favorite recipe we make for friends and family who’ve never tried a green smoothie before...
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Perfect Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup mango
- 1 cup pineapple
- 2 bananas (Use at least one frozen fruit to chill your smoothie. We often use frozen mangos and bananas our green smoothies.)
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Facts
If you made this recipe or have a favorite of your own, we’d love to hear about it in the comments below (we’ll read every one).
Try a 10 Day Green Smoothie Challenge
If you want more recipes, green smoothie tips, and a 10-day challenge to kickstart your smoothie habit, check out our Simple Green Smoothies book! You'll get tasty plant-based smoothie recipes, shopping list and community support. #kaleyeah
Whether you're passionate about raising an awesome family, traveling the world, reading new books, creating the latest fashion trend, starting a new job or something totally different... we want to make sure you're able to go after that as best as possible. You need LOTS of energy and nutrients to fuel you passions.
Lisa here again! Here are some more green smoothie recipes to try :)
Easy 3 Ingredients for a Green Smoothie
The basic smoothie recipe only has three ingredients — so easy! You just combine your favorite leafy green vegetable, fresh or frozen fruit, and a liquid (to help it blend).
You can also include other healthy ingredients such as chia seeds, coconut oil, peanut or almond butter, hemp seeds, flax, cocoa (for a chocolate smoothie), cinnamon, acai powder, or even protein powder in your smoothie for extra benefits or flavor.
1) Leafy Greens
Almost all leafy green vegetables (that are not lettuce) are perfect smoothie ingredients. I love pulling mine from the garden or grabbing in-season vegetables at the farmer’s market. You can use a single ingredient, or combine more than one leafy green veggie; just make sure it equals two cups.
Spinach, which is what this recipe calls for, is probably the most popular leafy green for smoothies. Mainly because it’s inexpensive, freezes easily, and has a mild taste.
Kale is also commonly found in smoothies, some might think it has a bitter taste, but it’s definitely one of the healthiest options.
Besides spinach and kale, you can also add bok choy, swiss chard, collards (also known as collard greens), and even dandelion greens!
2) Fresh or Frozen Fruit
This is where you get the most of your sweetener and flavor, so it’s important to use fruit that you like. Just like with the greens, almost anything goes when it comes to adding fruit to your smoothie — and you can use any combination, as long as it equals 3 cups.
If you’re making the green smoothie recipe below you’ll need a cup of mango, a cup of pineapple, and two bananas.
Tip: Use frozen fruit to make a cold smoothie. You can freeze one of the bananas, and/or use frozen mango instead of fresh. To save time and money, you can also make green smoothies with fruit that is only frozen.
For a sweeter smoothie, use ripe (or even overripe) fruit that has strong flavors such as banana, mango, berries, orange, and pineapple. If you prefer a more “green” taste, stick to milder fruit such as pear, apple, and avocado.
Of course, that all depends on your own preferences and taste; you may need to experiment with different combinations to get it just right.
3) Water or Other Liquid
Last, but definitely not least, is water. You can use plain water, or try coconut water, coconut milk, almond milk, or any other liquid base of your choice.
Like with the other green smoothie ingredients, you can also use a combination of liquids as long as it totals two cups.
If you're really into smoothies and would like a copy of the 5 best smoothie recipes here on 100 Days of Real Food, you can grab it from our Free Membership Area (under the "recipes" section)!
- Lisa Leake
This Green Smoothie Recipe with Spinach, Pineapple, Banana, and Mango Is Perfect for Beginners
Calling this a “spinach, pineapple, banana, mango green smoothie” sure is a mouthful, so I prefer to say “perfect beginner smoothie” instead. Which is exactly what I love about this recipe; it’s the ideal combination for beginners.
When we started our real food challenge, cutting out sweet treats (and training our taste buds) was one of the hardest parts. If you’re not used to eating a lot of leafy green vegetables, and tend to gravitate towards sugary drinks, you might not like the taste of green smoothies at first.
I didn't want to share some recipe that you’d have to choke down — real food should taste good! And I find that this recipe in particular, which includes mild-flavored spinach as the leafy green and deliciously sweet fruit like mango, pineapple, and ripe bananas is a delicious start to get anyone (including kids!) loving green smoothies.
More Easy Recipes for Homemade Green Smoothies
If you liked this green smoothie recipe, but aren’t quite ready to make your own flavor combinations, you can try some of these options.
First, if you want a tasty treat for fall, try this Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie that my kids love. Or, if you’d prefer something more refreshing, you have to try this Peachy Pineapple Green Smoothie. Finally, check out my Pina Colada Green Smoothie for a tasty vacation-inspired treat.
You can also check out some more delicious green smoothie variations using the 60/40 formula (or only a few extra ingredients) below.
Glowing Green Smoothie
The Glowing Green Smoothie was actually created by Kimberly Snyder as a healthy breakfast idea. I simplified her recipe and adjusted the measurements to (mostly) fit with our simple green smoothie ratios.
Ingredients for a Glowing Green Smoothie:
- 2 cups baby spinach (packed)
- 1-2 celery stalks
- 2 cups water
- Whole apple, cored and halved
- Whole pear, cored and halved
- 1 banana
- ¼ of a lemon, peeled
Island Green Tropical Smoothie
An Island Green Tropical Smoothie is another sweet and delicious smoothie variation. It’s identical to the basic beginner smoothie with greens that Jen shared, but with one difference: you use coconut water instead of regular water.
The coconut water adds an extra tropical flavor and sweetness; give it a try!
Monster Green Smoothie (High Protein)
This Monster Green Smoothie is really good, especially if you’re looking for an easy breakfast smoothie or healthy post-workout snack.
Monster Green Smoothie Ingredients:
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1 avocado, peeled with pit removed
- 2 bananas
If this recipe comes out too thick add more milk to the blender until you reach your desired consistency. You can also add chia seeds for additional protein.
FAQs for a Perfect Green Smoothie
This is a common question because frozen spinach tends to be packed more densely than fresh spinach. The simple answer is yes, green smoothies can be made with frozen spinach and substituted at about a 1:6 ratio. So if your smoothie calls for 2 cups of fresh spinach, use about ⅓ cup frozen instead.
Don’t defrost frozen spinach that you use for smoothies; instead toss it right into the blender. You can buy frozen spinach in a bag or freeze your own in ice cube trays for ease of use.
First, make sure you’re measuring your ingredients correctly. Fruit can sometimes be difficult to measure, especially if you’re working with large pieces.
Second, I suggest using fruit that’s as ripe as possible. For bananas, that usually means once they’re browning.
Third, consider using milder leafy greens. Spinach is usually on the sweeter side, but if you don’t like the taste try substituting with romaine lettuce instead.
Finally, if you still find your smoothie on the bitter side you can adjust the fruit and veggie ratios so there’s a little more fruit and fewer greens.
Anytime! Although a lot of people swear by drinking them in the morning, you’ll benefit from drinking smoothies at any time during the day.
A lot of people like to drink green smoothies in the morning as a breakfast alternative, which is great if you’re busy and would normally turn to a less-healthy option. Green smoothies are also fantastic pre or post workout drinks!
Like with anything, health is relative, but green smoothies can definitely be a healthy part of your day. I believe healthy foods include real food ingredients and this green smoothie recipe is made with 100% real food.
One thing I love about green smoothies is that you can adjust the recipe for your dietary needs or to avoid allergens.
Green juice is made by extracting the liquid (juice) of several ingredients using a juicer — removing most of the fiber in the process — whereas green smoothies are made by combining whole ingredients, plus water, in a blender.
While they can have the same ingredients added to them, green juice and green smoothies are two different things and have different levels of nutrients.
I usually just add additional ingredients such as a handful or two of spinach or another banana if I want to make a thicker smoothie. You can also add greek yogurt to thicken a smoothie, if you like.
If your smoothies are consistently turning out too thin, reduce the amount of liquid in your recipe.
Honestly, it’s all about personal preference and your budget. Blendtec and Vitamix blenders are both great options, especially if you want a multi-purpose appliance that will thoroughly blend your smoothies.
It’s tough, if not impossible, to get perfect smoothies without a blender but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a smoothie when there’s no blender available. To make a smoothie without a blender: cut the recipe in half and add all ingredients, plus two ice cubes, to any cup or jar with a lid, then shake vigorously.
Blender containers made for protein powder work especially well as blender alternatives if you want smoothies on the go.
beverly thoma says
im on blood thinner an cant have greens what do i use i just love these smoothies they are awesome
Pat says
Finally!!!!! An article that teaches people how to make a green smoothie and how to vary it to their own liking. There is nothing more frustrating then looking at a 'Top 10 Healthiest Smoothie' site which takes you through each recipe one at a time completely flooded with ads and pop-ups.
Keep up the good work and thank you much!
Elaine says
Is the smoothie a substitute meal for breakfast only?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Elaine. If you boost a smoothie with one if the protein sources listed above, it could substitute for any meal.
Joanne says
I really injoyed my green smoothie. Thanks for the tips, blending the greens first then adding the fruits.
Myrl says
I think I am using the wrong measuring cups to measure the kale and fruits. I used the cup for flour and not liquids. Should I have done that? My liquid to fruits and veggie was way off.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. The same measuring cup should work for all the ingredients involved. I'm not quite sure what you are asking?
Mercy says
Smoothies are a great way to start the day and quite healthier too. I have made my smoothies daily and always enjoy it. It has even replaced the regular cereal, so iam on the 100 days whole food challenge. Thanks for being the change agent.
I experiment with all types of fruits and vegetables that I can get and it comes out delicious.
CTY says
Well, I decided to grow kale this year in the garden--because it is just so good for you. In the back of my mind I thought green smoothies--but how could I choke that down. So I hemmed and hauled and used the kale in salads & soups, but then this morning I thought enough was enough. I picked kale some kale & decided to halve your recipe in case I had to dump down the sink. 1 C kale. 1 C water & because I wanted a higher fruit ratio 1 banana & 1 pear. Done in a jiffy-no added sweetners. So excited--it is delicious. Still in disbelief. The pear gave great texture and there is an almost cinnamon taste to it. Did not use any frozen fruits--next time for sure. I have a great thermos that will keep this cold too! Best part my old hand-me-down Oster blender from the 1970's (avocado color) did a superb job so no need to buy a $500 blender. Thank You! Next stop--sign up for the challenge.
Kathryn says
Is it ok to use frozen green veggies?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Carol. I use frozen kale and spinach in smoothies all the time.
Carol says
Made my 1st green smoothie today Spinach, Banana, Strawberries and apple I loved it!
Rachel says
I try to incorporate calcium rich foods into my children's diet (without too much dairy) and this is a perfect solution!! They loved these smoothies and I did too!! So yummy!!!
Alex says
Hi, someone told me that if I make a smoothie I should not mix more than one green (for example kale and spinach together ) because supposedly the vitamis in one will cancel out the other one. It doesn't really make sense to me because how do we make salads with a bunch of greens mixed together then? Has anyone else heard anything like that? Is there a rule or a guide which vegetables can be or shouldn't be mixed together?
Simone says
Hi I am allergic to pineapples, what would be a good substitute? I also add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder or peanut butter to my smoothies as well.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. They have a whole list of suggestions above. I love mango. :)
Monique says
Great smoothie I am on day 2
Cindy says
Just wondering if regular milk could be a liquid option? I saw it was not listed on the chart.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Cindy. Lots of people use milk in smoothies. I do not because I avoid dairy. You can ask the smoothie ladies their opinion here: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/faqs. :)
Marty says
I made my first green smoothie today i loved it :} i used spinach,blueberries,pineapple and banana and almondmilk thanks for all the tips
Katie says
I make this exact green smoothie all the time, except use coconut or almond milk instead of water. My kids and I love it! Delicious and healthy!
Barbara Dax says
Excellent. Thank you for this post. My first green smoothie was a disaster. This simple formula has now made me green smoothie fan!
Alex says
Hi, someone told me that if I make a smoothie I should not mix more than one green (for example kale and spinach together ) because supposedly the vitamis in one will cancel out the other one. It doesn't really make sense to me because how do we make salads with a bunch of greens mixed together then? Has anyone else heard anything like that? Is there a rule or a guide which vegetables can be or shouldn't be mixed together?
Bea says
This is absolute rubbish - you can add as many leafy green vegetables as you like. I fact the more variety the more vital nutrients.
selina says
Can't wait to try this ; if I wanted to substitute the bananas, what ratio would I use? Is 2 bananas equal to 1 or 2 cups of berries? Thanks for the recipe and tips.
Chi says
Just to let you know, if you replace the bananas with berries, the smoothie will not be as sweet. especially if you have greens in there, it may not taste great but it's completely up to you and your taste buds.
As for how much to add, i would say a little less than a cup to each banana, however you should just add as much as you feel is right. Smoothie making isn't an exact science, jut do what you want.
SIl says
Try pears, they are great sub to bananas!
Barbara says
I want to add more fruits and raw veggies to my diet. Based on my research smoothies and juicing is the way to go. Your recipe sounds good and I willing to give it a try. I've seen reports of adding ground flax seeds to a smoothie is good. Do you have any recipes that include flax seeds. Or do you not recommend them.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Barbara. You can always hop over the the Simple Green Smoothies site and pose this question to the gurus. :) But, I add 1-2 T of freshly ground flax pretty much always to my smoothies (and to my oatmeal) for its high omega 3 content. It is important to buy the whole seed and grind it fresh (I use a coffee grinder) because flax quickly loses much of its nutrient value once ground. Hope that helps.
patricialake says
Shopping for ingredience tonight.
Jodie says
I've just started drinking green smoothies and am already a huge fan! I use 2 cups of spinach, 1 apple(not peeled), 1 small orange, 1 banana, 5 strawberries, 1 cup of water, and a few ice cubes to thicken it up. OMG DELISH! I was wondering though if there is any way to add some protein to it without using a protein powder (I am very against those products-I try to keep it clean and real). Any suggestions?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Greek yogurt and seed and nut butters also add protein.
Amanda says
Thanks for the great recipes! I just wanted to share my recipe...
2 apples, 1 cucumber and a small piece of ginger in a juicer then put into a blender with 3 cups of mixed spinach and Kale. Delicious!!
Tara says
My 4 year old was very excited about the idea of a making a "green smoothie". The resulting product did not disappoint! My 2 year old asked for seconds and my 4 year old gave it a "thumbs up" and an "Awesome!". The only addition we made was a touch of honey. I'm hoping to keep the ingredients on hand in our kitchen so we can make this often! Thank you for sharing!!
neatah says
can i just drink green smoothie to lose weight and don't eat food. can i drink it all day and just eat a bake chicken for dinner and that all. will it cut my appetite.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hello Neatah. Head over to their great website for more information: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/.
The Green Substituter says
I made a few substitutions to the recipe that are really great
Add 1 cup of chopped kale
Omit mango. Use 1 cup of peaches (sliced) usually about 8-10 slices
Omit water. Use 2 1/2 cups of coconut water
Use 1 cup crushed pineapple
Follow the same directions but be sure to chill items beforehand and blend kale with spinach in the beginning
Cosmic Valet says
While I'm sure these recipes taste good, they very high in sugar content due to the high fruit content. Berries would provide more nutrients, a bit less sugar and up the antioxidants. Just a suggestion for those of us who need to limit our sugar and carb intake. When people start eating more greens without the sugar boost, they acquire a taste for real green foods. The health benefits of pure green juice are unsurpassed!
Reverend Steve says
I have found that also adding a piece of fresh ginger root, a piece of fresh turmeric root, a dash of pepper, some alkaline plant-based foods (such as lemon, lime, orange), and some chilled green tea (replace same amount of other liquids) to my green smoothies adds additional health benefits.
Teju says
I notice in the recipe that you list lots of liquids, but not cow's milk. Is that a personal preference or does the consistency of cows milk just not work out as well?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Teju. If you prefer to use cow's milk, it will wok fine.
Nancy says
I make a smoothie every morning before work. I use my Nutribullet. It works great. A handful of fresh spinach, 2 frozen strawberries, 1/2 c. of frozen blueberries, a banana, cup of organic low fat vanilla yogurt, ground flax seeds, a teaspoon of chia seeds and add just a little milk to thin it out a little. This keeps me till lunch time.
Belle Bea says
Love the formula you have provided and will be using this in future. I've been makeing smoothies for a while but when I have decided to experiment I have ended up with some 'interesting' results. That said, this morning my natural yoghut, frozen raspberries, ginger, ground flaxseed and kale smoothie worked a treat. Though i did add half a banana as the raspberries were a bit sharp! I am still struggling to get my kids to have smoothies with greens in so I will be trying the recipe above.
Renee says
Hi,
I got a Ninja for Christmas so I've been experimenting with different smoothies (first timer here). I just found your site and it's the first one that gave the hint of mixing the water and the kale together first to prevent the grittiness/left over bits that I've been putting up with but not really liking. Such a simple tip, but a real help! Made a big difference in today's smoothie. Thank you! Today's was simple, but I've liked it best so far. Just kale, banana, apple, plain yogurt, water, ice. I'm going to look into your challenge. :)
Susan says
I've used my Ninja for 2 years and I still can't seem to blend my greens well, even when I do what they suggest (blend liquid and greens first).
Carla says
I'm not a fan of blending the smoothies the night before - they don't taste the same to me. To save time, and to keep from wasting produce I "pre-bag" my smoothie contents and throw them in the freezer. I usually make 7 at a time with one big bunch of spinach and assorted fruit. In the morning I just pull out a container, throw it in the bullet with the liquid and I'm out the door with minimal clean-up.
Jennifer says
Every site that has green smoothie recipes lists the number of servings, but they never tell you how many ounces make up a serving. Why can't ANY of them list the number of ounces in a serving AND why can't they list the total ounces the recipe makes?????
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Jennifer. Not sure but you can divide the liquid total by the number of servings suggested. That will give you the serving size. :)
Jadah Sellner says
Hi Jennifer! If you visit our site you'll see that all of our recipes make about 2 servings, which is 32 ounces (some recipes make 40 ounces). One serving size in our world is 16 ounces (2 cups), but sometimes I'll drink 32 ounces (4 cups) to stay full longer. Hope that helps!
ashley says
I found these awesome flavored coconut waters at winco the other day. They are tropical fruit flavored! As someone who has not yet gone to the full on straight coconut water way yet, that is an excellent alternative for me. I like my smoothies to be really watery, so it's nice to use coconut water as it provides a little more substance than the water. Hoping I can buy just huge coconut water jugs and not need them flavored next time. looking forward to using your formula! Thank you!
rebecca jeffrey says
hi
i have always been into juices but am now just starting into green smoothies.
was wondering what you use to do your blitzing? I have just invested in a nutribullet pro 900 but haven't received it yet so haven't have a chance to try it
can a normal household blender make these green smoothies?
kate says
If you're truly invested in smoothies, get a Vitamix blender. Hands down, the best blender on the market for decades. I have used mine daily for 3 years with no break downs or problems - easy to clean too. Other blenders just do not have the motor power to last. Happy blending!
TEL COMZAC says
Don't get pushed into thinking you need a $200 blender because that just not true. ANY quality $30 blender will do just fine, the only thing you need to look at is the watt rating, 750 and up is more then adequate for household use.
Stefanie Kushner says
I use almond milk, PW Choc/peanut butter powder, spinach, carrots, frozen strawberries and frozen blueberries. Definitely my post-workout breakfast!
Bella says
Would Almond Milk, Spinach, Kale, Banana and Strawberries be good for a green smoothie?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Bella. Yes, absolutely. ~Amy
Kristal says
I've been making green smoothies most mornings for several months now and I love them. I never eat fruit normally so by drinking a green smoothie I went from 0 servings to about 1.5-2.5 servings of fruit a day! One thing I find though is sometimes if I only have a smoothie in the morning it can upset my stomach because of all the fibre (I have a very sensitive tummy) so I try and have a piece of toast with it and that helps. Also, I find that smoothies can make you have a bit of a sugar crash so I use cows milk (9 grams of protein per cup)as my liquid and add a good scoop of whey powder to add a bunch of protein which helps me not crash 2 hours later. Additionally, to save time I buy bags of frozen fruit (which are pre cut and washed) and put them in the fridge to defrost and use as needed. I don't like adding frozen fruit because then I have to add way more liquid (in my case, milk) and it makes way too much smoothie for me. Also, I personally never make smoothies ahead of time because I find they don't taste the same and they lose nutrients.
Kim says
This looks great, I love the tips on using frozen berries or greens instead of ice. I might just give it a shot! Cheers.
Joe J says
Thanks so much for your great site I just discovered it.
Can you please tell how to make one serving in terms of portions if I want to use Kale Spinach Celery Lemon and Ginger? The lemon and ginger are the tricky parts because it can come out too strong.
Thank you,
Joe.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Joe. You should head on over to their website and pose this question: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/. :)