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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.
JACK says
I think these smoothies are a great alternative to taco bell and Starbucks but I disagree with your ratio. Too much sugar and calories with that much fruit. This not only causes a blood sugar crash later but can cause weight gain if you aren't careful and continue eating more fruit throughout the day. I use two cups leafy greens, usually kale or spinach and one cup fruit. The fruit is usually half a banana and half a cup of not from concentrate OJ. Sometimes I add 3 or 4 frozen strawberries. To the mix I add a cup of unsweetened almond milk to give it that creamy texture. Depending on my nutritional needs or what is available in my cupboard I might also add chia of flax seeds. Veggies are nutrient dense and low in calories. You really can't eat too many. It took me very little time to get used to this mix and it tastes great. Just sayin!
Sandy says
"I think these smoothies are a great alternative to taco bell and Starbucks but I disagree with your ratio. Too much sugar and calories with that much fruit. This not only causes a blood sugar crash later but can cause weight gain if you aren’t careful.."
Wholeheartedly agree!
lynn says
Also wholeheartedly agree. Will be trying your smoothie Jack!
Cheryl ces says
I started doing green smoothies, because my doctor said that my cholesterol is mildly elevated 221 to be exact. He said that should go on a low calorie diet and routine exercise. I am generally a healthy eater love my fruits and veggies. My doctor didn't give me any information on what I should eat to help me in getting my cholesterol levels back to 200. I made the decision on 1/31/16 to blend me some baby spinach, kale, mango, a banana and a few ice cubes in my blender. I love it and by the second week of February, I had lost 6 pounds. Today is Tuesdayy, March 1, 2016. I have been this for about a month now and I never make my smoothies the same way twice....I absolutely love them. I am feeling pretty positive that my cholesterol levels are back to normal.
Keren says
Cheryl are you substituting smoothies as a meal replacement?
Cheryl ces says
No, Karen. I still eat three meals a day and healthy snacks. With me it's all about healthier eating and portion control. I just cut out things like butter, chicken skin. I have always had my meat either baked or girlled. I only have the smoothie around 10:00 in the morning. Breakfast....I have before 7:00 in the morning. I eat plenty of fruits and drink a lot of water throughout the day. I don't have that sugar craving issue that some people have.
Elizabeth says
Try a plant based diet! Take out meats, dairy and eggs of your diet and you will notice positive changes in your health after just a week. I've been plant based for about 7 months and love it. Watch food matters and read the China Study by T. colin cambell. There is a cookbook that goes with the china study that is helpful if you don't know where to start. Good luck!
Becky says
Niacin (B-3) will lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.
see Andrew Saul's site doctoryourself.com
Amanda says
Made this one this morning. Scaled to half the recipe, which for us is still two servings. Delicious! I thought I'd miss a shot of honey, but it was just sweet enough. I could barely taste the spinach but in a positive way that provided a nice contrast to the sweet of the fruits. Cool, now I've officially made and happily consumed a spinach smoothie. Going on the list of things to make again.
Swan says
I had a gastric bypass 12 years ago, so I still have a few malabsorption issues as well as a tiny tummy and rearranged plumbing that don't tolerate fibrous foods a lot. I love veggies but don't get enough because of these issues, so I love the idea of smoothies to get my nutrition in.
One unpleasant question: Are there any unpleasant digestion after-effects from green smoothies, like diarrhea, reflux, or, um, "tooting"?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hello Swan. Every individual is going to be different and you know best how your body reacts to foods. I, personally, have never had digestive issues with smoothies. You might have a chat with your physician if you have specific concerns.
Todd says
You may want to look into "juicing" instead of blended smoothies. I believe that is one of the highlights of juicing is the fact that the fiber and it's side effects are negated. Good luck with your research and decision.
Sarah says
I found this post looking for smoothies since my juicer broke. As a long time juicer, I can attest that even without the fiber, juicing will send you right to the loo until your gut gets used to it. Everyone in my family did adjust after a few weeks juicing, and no longer go running for the bathroom half way through our glass.
Carrie says
Thanks for sharing! I recently started doing green smoothies for breakfast. Every other evening, I make enough for my next 2 breakfasts. What is weird is that they are so enticing, I have to resist the urge to go ahead and drink one! So awesome!
Have you considered plain, full-fat yogurt as part of the liquid base? This is what I use, and it is even more filling, which helps me resist the urge to overeat later in the day. It helps balance out the carbs with some good proteins and fats.
Another tip -- I use an immersion blender to make mine. It is compact, easy to clean, and so far it has worked great for me. :)
Renae says
The only fresh fruit I use is a banana. All other fruits are bought frozen.. Some may say no sugar added. If I need the smoothie sweeter, I add the special sweetener they suggest. I add only 1 1/2 cups of water, more makes it too watery to me. I'm playing around with the banana. No matter what flavor I make if I add a fresh banana it taste like a banana smoothie.
Stephanie says
My smoothie is consist of spinach,banana, low fat yogurt, honey and ice. So delicious!!!
Izzy says
Hi there! I've been freezing most of my fruits for my green smoothies- but I'm curious if anyone has frozen their peeled oranges? Do they do okay freezing? I made a smoothie yesterday with spinach pineapple and orange- the only frozen item being the pineapple and I would've liked it a bit colder :)
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hello Izzy. Sure, frozen oranges will work, too.
Kat says
I use organic spinach & kale from the frozen section of the grocery store, that could also help!
Kelly says
Okay soooo getting ready to start the green smoothie life! I've never done anything like this before- so the other day I bought a very nice blender- but it's one that mixes in the cup itself- and I just figured out the largest it goes to is 24 oz---grumble grumble! So- is there anyway you could tell me how my ratio would go for the 24oz? For the 2 cups leafy - 2 cups liquid base- 3 cups frozen fruit?
I really have latched on to this website and want to stick to that set up! Especially since I'm just starting out. Thank you!!!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. It doesn't have to be an exact science but I think you will find their website really useful for scaling recipes: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/.
Madalyn says
Is there such a thing as to many boosters? For example could I add chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds and coconut oil? Or should I just stick to one? I also like to add a handful of raw oats as well!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Nah, not as long as you are getting the taste you desire. I'll add as many as 6 superfood-boosts to my smoothies. :)
Mary says
MY smoothies consist of ice. Spinach. Strawberries and blueberries or raspberry oatmeal yogurt and orange juice.. Yummy
Patty says
Carbs are necessary, as in you need some carbs
Even a little, real sugar, won't hurt you in small amounts. Every person is different in what their body needs daily. Nutrients are needed and are necessary. But carbs and even real sugars are also necessary , IIn moderation everything we eat is ok. A small dish of ice cream is not going to make you fat, if that is the only sugar you have in a day. Sucrose is a great sweetener. It is real sugar but no calories to worry about. Being healthy is the goal, not being skinny
Amanda says
I'm a few weeks into breakfast smoothies and I also prep them for the freezer along with my lunches for a 5 day period. Loving this. I feel so much better. Inside and out! ✌❤
-Mother of one in Canada
kirt freeman says
Hiw will the green smoothie react in morn , will it be a cleanser , I drive a bus for a living an dont have access to restroom like most do, an will I loose weight doing the green smoothies, which fruits are best to use w/o the high sugar trying to loose my last 10lbs what do you recommend - help
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. I don't find that to be the case with these smoothies but every individual is different. For more inf, you should hop over to their website: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes and http://rawkstarmarketplace.com/.
Rhoda Wright says
Is this smoothie recipe for just one person? Seems like enough for two.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
It does serve two.
Sarah says
Hi... Bananas upset my stomach. What do you suggest as a banana replacement, other than avocados?
Thanks,
Sarah
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi. Yogurt and strawberries are a go-to in my house.
Jen says
Current favorite green smoothie: 2 cups spinach, 1-2 ribs celery, about 6-8 cm cucumber chunks, 1/2 pear, chia seeds, 1.5 cm chunk of ginger, sliced, 1/2 - 1 banana, 1 kiwi, juice of 1-2 limes and 2 cups coconut water. Sometimes I throw in a half cup of frozen mango or mint leaves, depending on my mood and space. It's a big one, but I've had some version of it daily for breakfast since October 1.... And I've noticed a big difference in my outlook by starting my day with this huge serving of fruits and veggies...woo hoo!
sydney says
I have not tried this yet but would like to soon i am doing a class paper on green smoothies and there nutrition any suggestions on what i should have be included into my paper
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
HI Sydney. You can find out a lot more info on their website: http://rawkstarmarketplace.com/.
Debbie says
Great great great. So needed.
Nickie says
Any suggestions on the type of container that is freezer safe? I would like to make the smoothie ahead of time, freeze it overnight and then let it thaw out for an afternoon snack at work.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. I use freezer safe mason jars.
Louise says
I am trying a 10 day smoothie program. I add flax to my mix. Use spinach and fruits with water. I thought I would be loosing some weight by now (day 4), but haven't as of yet. Wondering if there is too much natural sugar in fruit which is preventing me from loosing the weight I anticipate loosing. Or, perhaps I am just impatient?!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Louise. How was the rest of your challenge?
Tammy says
I've been curious about this. I have an old fashioned blender. Do I need a special juicing machine?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi. While high powered blenders are really good at liquefying ingredients, most blenders will work just fine for making smoothies.
Nick says
I'm new at this, Smoothies. How long do you drink Smoothies, Once, Twice a day, Or can you have one 3x a day? with meals?
Thank you,
Nick
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Nick. Lots of people enjoy a smoothie daily but there is no set formula. :)
Amanda says
Should you steam the veggies like kale ahead? I just made my first one and it just had kale (steamed), 1/2 banana, some watermelon and cucumbers. It was good but it is missing something? Any thoughts.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Amanda. No, you do not need to steam your kale first.
Kayt Owen says
I just made my first ever green smoothie... And I LOVED it!
2x cups of Kale
1x cup of coconut water
2x cup of normal water (didn't have any coconut water left)
2x small pots of cubed mango
1x banana
1x kiwi
It was soooo good!
Definitely give it a try!
Lissa says
I'm having a hard time with the smoothie guide here. I get far more than the 32 ounces it's supposed to yield. I have a 32 oz thermos, so I need to keep my smoothies to that size to prevent waste
Caz says
Hi, I just made my first green smoothie
2 handfuls of spinach
5 strawberries
8 white grapes
juice of 1/4 lemon
water
It made enough for a one serving
It was delicious
Kathy says
This is my first GO at it, so used ingredients I had on hand, but YUM YUM!!
I feel like I'm drinking a delicious glass of healthy goodness... I've been trying to motivate myself to eat better and start exercising again and I think this glass
is JUST the kick-starter I needed!
For any of you that have a juicer, I made a quick veggie juice for the base of the blended smoothie. I like the idea of blending the greens instead of juicing them to maintain the fiber and other vitamins/nutrient goodies in the whole leaf...
I juiced:
3 red beets (and their beet greens)
3 stalks celery
4-5 carrots
In a blender:
Juice from above
A splash or two of rice milk
A splash of OJ (since I didn't have any fresh citrus fruit on hand)
2+ cups of chopped Dino Kale & Swiss Chard
After blending for a moment, I added...
2 cups of strawberries and blueberries
A few spoonfuls of Honey Greek Yogurt
Drinking this as I type and it is scrumptious!
Thanks for the motivation...
Tavia B. says
Finallly starting back workouts today so I looked on here & used some of your ingredients!
My smoothie had
Pomegranate seeds already taken out of the fruit ( best asset)!! YUMMY.
Strawberries
Spinach!!
Kale
Apple slices
Dole Frozen Mixed Fruit
And Grapes
I think it's the best thing I've had in a while!
Chris says
Made my first smoothie with what I had on hand (spinach, coconut water, blueberries, strawberries, and avocado) and it was delicious! If I were to add a 'boost' of something, how much do you recommend adding? Feeling inspired...thank you!!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Chris. It depends on the ingredient but with most of the boosts it would be 1-2 tablespoons. You can check out their website for more info.
Mudassar says
i love to try my own combinations :)
today i tried
1 apple
1 orange
2 bananas
1 beet root
2 carrots
1 cucumber
1/2 cup yogurt
small piece of ginger
handful of spinach, parsley & mint leaves
sugar (i forgot to buy honey)
water as base
yield was 4 glasses, so we had 2 glasses each
what you will call this smoothie?
anything i should avoid in this combination?
whats your overall opinion?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. I would just say it sounds full of flavor and nutrients! :)
Mary says
Try substituting grapes for sugar; they add a great sweetness
Mudassar says
tried grapes.
still trying different combinations, but can't find the thing which can replace the sugar in terms of good taste
Treesa says
try Agave instead.
alana says
I am just starting did a green smoothi just now and cant find anything to add t9 it to make it sweet
Gary White says
Try adding a papaya and cucumber and Spirulina to your green smoothies. Helps with you immune system and metabolism and flushes your body of toxins. I've also added raw coconut with coconut water
Kemlis says
Thanks for the tips. Gone five days with green smoothe. Feeling great. just a little trouble falling alep but feel very refreshed even with short hours of sleep. I tried with some carrots, spinach, Broccolli, lettuce, cucumber, strawberries, rasp berries, blue berries, water melon and banana
Gale says
Was looking for green smoothie recipes for my Vitamix. Your tips on how to make tasty ones seem to be sound advice. I'm heading to the kitchen to try them. Thanks!
Anna says
Thank you! I have been looking for ways to get more iron! The cinnamon pie shake is awesome! I used grape juice instead of milk. Lots of pumpkin puree and spinach, 2 bananas and a good dash of the cinnamon! Good stuff!
Cindy Mc says
I'm not a fan of cruciferous vegetables so I add frozen Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower to my smoothie. Doesn't take a lot of fruit to mask the flavor and it is such a power house of nutrition.
Gail says
How many calories is a shake?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. We don't provide calorie details. This post explains the philosophy: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2013/01/04/healthy-eating-defined/.
lorraine says
I use 100% pure apple /pear sweet cider (non alcoholic) and unsweetened almond milk with my veggies and fruit and it is addictive!!!!
I would willingly drink them 4 times a day or more but I don't want to turn green lol
Nora says
tried the basic green smoothie and I love it! I have an awful time eating spinach and fruit on a regular basis, but this is easy and delicious. Thank you!
Wendy says
For added nutrient add a scoop of Zeal Wellness, Wild Berry is the best.
Patricia says
I love the sound of your recipe bring it on