Why are my green smoothies so gritty? :(

_emma_78
_emma_78 Posts: 64 Member
in Food and Nutrition
As soon as I add spinach or kale into my morning smoothie it turns gritty. I've tried adding more milk, ripping up the greens and taking off the stems, nothing helps and I'm left with a green smile. Is it my blender? Ingredients? Help!

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  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    What kind of blender are you using?
  • _emma_78
    _emma_78 Posts: 64 Member
    A Hamilton Beach 12 speed wave action blender, it's fairly new
  • bkinsey1979
    bkinsey1979 Posts: 10 Member
    It's your blender. I wasn't able to ditch the grit until I upgraded to a Ninja, and even then I have to blend the heck out of it. If you're using fresh kale/spinach, you might try frozen and see if you get a better texture that way. Bonus, it doubles as ice.
  • shilshilshil
    shilshilshil Posts: 25 Member
    Try blending just the greens with the milk (or whatever liquid you use) first. Get them really ground up. Then add the rest of your ingredients (fruit, etc) and blend again.
  • _emma_78
    _emma_78 Posts: 64 Member
    I'll have to try both ways before I invest in a new blender. Thank you both :) I'm just really sick of feeling like a cow chewing in grass halfway through my smoothie haha
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    If you drink green smoothies it is worth investing in a blender that does them well. Costco just had the 900 watt nutribullet on special but it ended Sunday. You can usually find a good deal if you look around. Ninja, nutribullet, vitamix, blendtec are your best bets. The first two being cheaper than the second two.
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    You need a better blender. I love my Vitamix.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Another vote for better blender. Love my nutribullet
  • ChristopherLimoges
    ChristopherLimoges Posts: 298 Member
    Try using more liquids, or fewer solids. You can also try trimming and chopping your produce finer before blending them. Higher speed blenders are usually for tougher items such as whole collard green, kale, chard, etc.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Yep, you definitely need a better blender. I have a nutri ninja, the older version, I it pulverises all fruit and veg leaving no lumps or grit.
  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    Put in a banana or mango.
  • sistalove
    sistalove Posts: 1 Member
    As mentioned - a better blender makes a BIG difference. These tips really help no matter your blender: http://gotgreensrevolution.com/green-smoothie-texture-tips/

    Try some frozen parts, or ice, or less liquid...
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    _emma_78 wrote: »
    I'll have to try both ways before I invest in a new blender. Thank you both :) I'm just really sick of feeling like a cow chewing in grass halfway through my smoothie haha

    I had a terrible blender but mixing the leaves with the liquid all by itself for plenty of time was the key, then add in fruits. I'm the same, I surely would not be buying a new blender.

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