Now that we’re in the middle of summer (115 in AZ…eeek), my family begs for smoothies every day! I wanted to keep our addiction somewhat healthy, so I started making green smoothies. After making several of them, I think I have come up with the perfect green smoothie recipe!
Did you know that green smoothies not only can help detox and boost your digestive track but can give you more ENERGY? It’s true! After drinking a green smoothie every day, I’ve had way more energy. It feels great!
You can make green smoothies using pretty much any fruit and green combo. This recipe I created wont taste like you’re drinking spinach…promise. ;)
I also have to share the new Designer Series Blendtec. This blender is a-m-a-z-i-n-g and really does create the most delicious smoothies! I’ve seen Blendtec do demos in Costco and have always thought they looked amazing! I did think the price tag was a little high though. However now after using one, I’m sold! This blender is worth every penny! It creates the most smooth and delicious drinks! I was amazed I couldn’t taste the texture of the spinach in the smoothie. Usuallly mine gets clumps. This time around my kids had no idea what was in there. ;) This blender also does a whole lot more than smoothies! I can’t wait to play with it some more.
Best green smoothie recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup apple juice can substitute with greek yogurt or almond milk
- 1 banana
- 2 small oranges
- 1/2 cup pineapple
- 1/2 cup carrots
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in your blender with liquids on bottom and solids on top. Blend until smooth. Add more ice as needed. Enjoy!
I love love LOVE my Blendtec blender and will be sharing many more smoothie recipes with you soon! Isn’t she puurrddy?!
Quick tip: It’s best to buy spinach in bulk and then freeze it in zip lock bags. One package from Costco will be enough for TEN smoothies!
These green smoothies really are deceptively delicious! My son LOVES them! He begs for one every morning. Plus doesn’t every thing taste better from a mason jar with a cute striped straw? ;)
Sooo are you a green smoothie fan? What’s your favorite combo?
Disclosure: I received product to review in this post, however all opinions are my own.
Karen
We’ve been doing green smoothies for about a year now and my 5 yo actually complains if we are out if spinach lol! One tip I’ve learned if you’ve never tried it is to buy over ripe bananas (grocery stores will often give a discount if you ask), peel and freeze them. I add them frozen to our smoothies and it eliminates the need for ice. Plus frozen bananas when blended take on a super smooth creamy texture that definitely enhances the smoothie. Sometimes for my daughter I just do milk, frozen banana and spinach…she calls it her milkshake :) Yum!!!
stephanie
My son loved his green smoothie, that is until he saw me making it with spinach. Haha!
stee
I’ve been making green monsters for a month or so now. My favorite is:
1/4 – 1/2 cup of milk (depends on how much frozen stuff is in the blender)
1/4 cup greek yogurt
dash of cinnamon
handful of fresh strawberries
handful of frozen pineapple
handful of frozen mango
a few basil leaves
spoonful of chia seed
two big handfuls of spinach
Jess
I started making them a couple months ago and I am really enjoying it. It’s also helped me in my weight loss journey. I have made some total fails but I will definitely try this one, too!
Awndrea
I just had a “duh!!” moment. Thank you so much for the tip on freezing smoothie size portions of spinach. We always buy the Costco spinach but it’s usually a race to use it all before it starts to get slimy. Eeew. ;)
Linda
I’ve been doing a 21 day bootcamp with lots of green smoothies. I think my fav is mango, blueberry, and kale. I always add a little water and ice at the bottom, then the fruit, and the greens. The frozen banans work great and thanks for the frozen spinach tip.
Patti
We started making some combos like this recently. We found that adding blueberries takes away the green color, that seems to make it a bit more appetizing for those who don’t like the green color :)
Heather K Miller
After trying for months to perfect my favorite smoothie combo, here it is:
1 cup almond millk
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
2 cups spinach
1/2 frozen banana
It’s delicious! After a good workout, Sometimes I will throw in a little chocolate protein powder and I love that too!
Seaweed & Raine
Smoothies are an awesome way to start a hot summer’s day. I’m curious as to how you receive products to review…
Annie~SavorThisMoment
Your smoothies are very similar to ours, right down to the Costco spinach. :) I keep a bag of already peeled carrots on hand, too, and I’ll use a handful of frozen strawberries, too. I put flax seed and plain yogurt in them usually. My 14-year-old daughter hates to eat breakfast before school, but she’ll drink a smoothie. She prefers I don’t tell her what’s in them, though!
Vicki
LOVE my green smoothie recipe…almost better than my fruit ones! :). Mine calls for vanilla yogurt (which I use plain yogurt & add a small dash of vanilla flavoring to cut out the sugar), avocado, spinach, frozen mango &frozen pineapple pieces, and water or almond milk if you prefer! If anyone wants the exact recipe, just let me know!! It’s YUMMY!!! :)
Jamielyn
Yum! That sounds good. I’ll have to try it with the almond milk and vanilla. Thanks for sharing!
Tracey Evans
They are wonderful with almond milk and coconut water too! :) I also use lots of kale.
Tara
I would love your recipe. I am trying to drink more green smooties!!
Jamielyn
Let me know how you like it Tara! I love green smoothies! :)
Jessica
My daughter and I love green smoothies! My 11 month old had her first green smoothie today and loved it too! Our favorite is strawberries, bananas, blueberries, plain greek yogurt, spinach and kale with ice and water. So good and so good for you!
Amanda Fellers
Frz Blueberries and Strawberries
Bananas
Canned Shredded Pinapple
Greek Yogurt
FF Milk
Rocky
I loved this smothie. I’ve looked through your recipes and havn’t found any more smoothie recipes ect. I would like to know if you have any others, preferably without milk?
sharonkaymaid
Hoping to try this soon