Looking for something healthy and refreshing to wash away all that delightful, fatty superbowl food?
If you don’t already drink green smoothies, this may not look terribly delicious, but I promise that it tastes so, so delicious.
I use a handful of fresh, raw spinach, but don’t worry, you only taste fruit! I started making these about a month ago and have almost every day since because they’re so yummy. It’s packed with vitamins, iron, and anti-oxidants and gives a nice boost of energy in the morning or afternoon.
You can use whatever your favorite frozen and fresh fruits are. Mine are below.
And the best part {along with it being super delicious and great for you!} is that it takes under 5 minutes to make.
Delicious Green Smoothie
{makes 1 large or 2 small}
1 C frozen peaches
1/2 C blueberries {frozen or fresh – whatever is available near you!}
splash of fresh orange juice
1 handful fresh, washed spinach
1/2 C sliced watermelon or strawberries or mango or pineapple {fresh or frozen}
Additional options:
banana
spoonful of almond or peanut butter
milk
greek yogurt
pomegranate seeds
Depending on what is seasonal and available {it’s strawberry season here right now} or what fruit you can find frozen, create your smoothie around those options. Blend all of your ingredients and serve immediately. {If you taste any spinach, add in more fruit.} Enjoy!
Lorraine says
Love juicing, I did a week of having juice only last year and was totally converted, beetroot is good, broccoli stem, zucchini I add all sorts of healthy veg, sometimes only a couple of inces but it is soooo good for you, keep up the good work!
Lisa says
Yummy!!
Jenna says
Love this version… more fruity than not ๐ Would love to give the peanut butter option a try sometime… change things up a bit! Hope you and Cam are doing well!
xxx
Jenna
Norah {Busan and Beyond} says
I love starting the day with a green smoothie. I will have to try this recipe! I always use a base of bananas, spinach, and romaine (you won't taste it's and it's really great for your skin!) plus raspberries, blueberries pineapple, mango or a mix!
Kristin says
Oh I adore green smoothies! So yummy, and so full of good things ๐
Tim and Lanna Britt says
I'm gonna have to get on this green smoothie train!
thanks for making me finally get our blender out that we used for 3 weeks during last January's daniel fast … and then promptly put away and forgot about!
miss you!!! love, lanneybear
Ash says
i love green anything, but smoothies especially! i actually just posted a post workout smoothie on my blog today, too (; great minds, my healthy friend (:
do you guys have fresh ginger there? if you do, you should add a slice to your drink- SO BOMB!
Allie says
MY sister and I got really into these for a while! When I get back from Orvieto I'm going to need to clean out all this Italian food in me so I'll probably drink more green smoothies!
Emily grapes says
I love green smoothies. So full of great vitamins! My only dislike is cleaning the pesky blender. I'd make more if it wasn't for that thing.. I need to get a ninja!
Emily at Amazing Grapes
Jessica Lynn says
I go through phases where I'll have a green smoothie every morning for a month and then won't touch them for another couple months. The last one I had was in my first trimester. I had only been stomaching white carbs and new I needed something green/fruit in my life. BAAAAD decision. It was the first time I really felt like I was going to be sick. I haven't had one since then, but now I REALLY want one. However, my husband just pointed out that it's 10:20 at night, so having one now may not be the best decision. Tomorrow morning, though, tomorrow morning I'll have one ๐
Gaby says
i love green smoothies, i just really wish i had a vitamix to blend it all up smoother. mine always end up chunky thanks to my crap blender.
Carol {Everyday Delights} says
I love these green smoothies too! I was really nervous the first time, but amazed I couldn't taste the spinach!
brittany says
hey! we have been doing this too!! but my goodness, you have the most gorgeous green smoothie skills on this planet, miss lady ๐