Spinach in smoothies?

KimH313

Can someone please explain to me if it's true that you can't taste spinach in a smoothie? I have noticed lots of recipes with spinach in them and I bought a bunch today and want to try it but have this feeling it's gonna be gross lol, I need reassurance and recipes!

allandas

I actually made one yesterday with spinach and frozen dark cherries. I couldn't taste the spinach at all and it blended in really well.

yogi_meg

I really can't taste it. I use it in any smoothie recipe. Just throw in a handful.

findingfit23

true story

TammyLynne71

i put spinach and kale in my along with some fruit and don't taste it. never tried it without fruit in it.

karagav

good to know! i put celery in a smoothie the other day just to try it out and i could definitely taste it haha

gabbymom2

Oh yes, if done correctly you will hardly taste it! I make mine with about 1 cup O.J., 1 1/2 cups spinach, some stevia, then strawberries are the trick...it takes over the taste of the spinach. Actually and berry will do. I also do some with collard greens and Kale. Need to watch the amounts on those...not to much! You can also blend those with the spinach or separately. Good luck!

Sarabeth5

Yep, it's true. Blew my freakin mind!!

xtinalovexo

I put a lot of spinach in my "green smoothies" and it is awesome and you cant even taste it!

Green smoothie---

1-2 c spinach
1/2 cup pineapple
1 banana
1/2 cup mango

sometimes i substitute mango for pear.

a super smoothie is banana, kale, spinach, and pear.

drink for 2 weeks and you will no longer need coffee and ur skin will thank you!

i swear by this.

rosieflo

Yup! My 5 year old devoured my smoothie left overs today. Now, when I use the collard greens, I definately taste them...but I actually enjoy the contrasting flavors.

Jdo13

You can't taste it at all! My only recommendation is to make sure you blend it well to make sure you don't have the chunks of spinach floating.

My green monster is: 1-2 cups spinach, 1 cup milk (of any type), 1 vanilla greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon natural pb, 1 frozen banana

Happy Smoothies!

KimH313

Thanks all! My fav smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, almond milk ice and oats so I hope the spinach will not effect the taste of that. Thanks!

ashiyo

I always use baby spinach in my morning smoothie... like, three to four cups of it! All I ever taste is delicious, tasty black berries. I use a banana, about a third cup of vanilla almond milk, fresh black berries and a frozen berry medley. I have never been good about eating my veggies... since I was a wee one, and I feel this is an excellent way to get some much needed veggie and fruits in!!

ashiyo

Thanks all! My fav smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, almond milk ice and oats so I hope the spinach will not effect the taste of that. Thanks!

Also, that sounds delicious, let me know how the spinach in that kind of smoothie goes over.. I may like to change it up sometime!

Reinventing_Me

Thanks all! My fav smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, almond milk ice and oats so I hope the spinach will not effect the taste of that. Thanks!

Also, that sounds delicious, let me know how the spinach in that kind of smoothie goes over.. I may like to change it up sometime!

This is one of my staples. And you can't taste the spinach in this one either. I LOVE green smoothies.

KimH313

Well my mind is officially blown!!! So good!!!!

findingfit23

:drinker:

chellefatfree

I just made one this morning with blueberries, banana's and spinach - would never know the spinach was in there!!

TheNaturalNanny

When I use fresh I cant taste it. I tried frozen once and yuck! Stick with fresh and its well hidden by the fruit.

jlhanks

I put at least 1 cup of spinach in all my smoothies..both for me and my 3 year old! Frozen strawberries and mango are the best combo and you can't taste the spinach at all. Enjoy!!

Hungry_Tuna

I make mine with kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, carrots and a banana. Blueberries are a plus if I've got them on hand. My smoothie base is unsweetened almond milk and a natural flavor protein powder. Experiment!

ayanna32

I add spinach in smoothies to get my veggies in and I love it, no problems with the tast at all.

charlesalvear

My nutritionist suggested I go with spinach or carrots in my protein shake. Frankly I didn't want my smoothie looking all green so I went with the carrots. In my smoothie, the bananas and strawberries seem win the power struggle in the flavor battle so I think using spinach would be fine. I'd just have to accept the coloration adjustment if I go with it.

JediMaster_intraining

I love spinach in smoothies! I mix mine with bananas and blueberries! You can't taste the spinach at all! Give it a go!

jenready

bump

lostsanity137

I always put spinach in my smoothies since I discovered that! Can't taste it at all!

chellefatfree

This sounds good but do you not put any liquid in it?

chellefatfree

I put a lot of spinach in my "green smoothies" and it is awesome and you cant even taste it!

Green smoothie---

1-2 c spinach
1/2 cup pineapple
1 banana
1/2 cup mango

sometimes i substitute mango for pear.

a super smoothie is banana, kale, spinach, and pear.

drink for 2 weeks and you will no longer need coffee and ur skin will thank you!

i swear by this.

chellefatfree

This sounds good but do you not put any liquid in it?

chellefatfree

Okay apparently I don't know how to reply to just one post!! sorry guys!!

pdesalvo

It is not gross at all!!!! You can't even taste it. I use kale or spinach in my smoothies. I do think that you need to have a good high speed blender to make sure everything is incorporated. I just had a great one this morning. 1 cup of grapes, 1 small banana, 1 cup of kale and 1 cup of ice cubes, blend and serve immediately. If you want it sweeter throw a dried date in there too. Yummy!!!!