Smoothie With greens

jujuky

I love fruit smoothies, but have never tried adding spinach or kale... How does it taste?
Any recipes?

PackerFanInGB

I just bought some Kale yesterday because I want to try juicing and have the same question. I don't have a clue where to begin with it... Good question! Sorry I cannot be of any help...

Firefox7275

Frozen spinach in a berry smoothie doesn't taste any different to a berry smoothie without spinach. Some recipes here including spinach or kale http://www.marmaladeandmileposts.com/archives/category/food/sane/smoothies

Tinker_and_Bash

I actually put CANNED spinach in a smoothie this morning and could barely taste it. I had 1 cup spinach, 1 banana, 3 strawberries, 1/2 jar of pear/pineapple fruit mix, 1/2 cup milk & a splash of OJ. it was delish!

RobinC37

I LOVE IT!! Two of my favorites are:

Green smoothie- 2c fresh greens, 1 kiwi with no skin, 1/2 c frozen pineapple, 1/3 cucumber, water as needed (usually 1-2c)
Red smoothie- 2c fresh greens, 1/4 c canned pumpkin, 1/2 c carrot juice, 1/4 inch of ginger root, and 1c frozen mixed berries, water

Just play around with combinations. Pineapple it the best for hiding bitter flavors, canned pumpkin makes it a great consistency. I use cucumber a lot because it neutralizes bitter flavors and adds water. I also like to add frozen blanched green beans when I need neutral flavor.

RobinC37

I actually put CANNED spinach in a smoothie this morning and could barely taste it. I had 1 cup spinach, 1 banana, 3 strawberries, 1/2 jar of pear/pineapple fruit mix, 1/2 cup milk & a splash of OJ. it was delish!

For some reason I have always been put off by fruit and dairy combos except flavored yogurts. Maybe I'm weird, but I feel like it makes me digest funny. I've heard almond milk is good, or I use canned pumpkin to get the consistency.

cheangela1

Here is a blog post I did last month on one of my favorite green smoothies: http://vegrunrinserepeat.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-epic-morning-power-smoothie.html

To be honest (and more cost-effective), a simple frozen ripe banana, spoonful of nut butter, plenty of baby spinach (literally, pack it in there... the 'nana and nuts will cut the taste), and some random milk (either conventional or nut milk) or water (if using a creamy-ish protein powder) is always delicious.

cheangela1

Try hemp milk -- super creamy and delicate on the tummy.

annamorrison90

I love making smoothies. I put almond milk in mine and vanilla extract and make a milkshake sometimes. I'll try it with a little bit of veggies. good idea!

maryd523

If I have spinach, I always throw a big handful into my smoothie and as others said, the taste is barely noticeable.

nadziega

I used to make some smoothies with spinach, celery, parsley, kale, and frozen pineapple.

JennNewStart

My brother makes a delicious smoothie with Kale, ice, pineapple, coconut water and apples it is delicious! Sweet and refreshing no need for artificial sweeteners or nothing!

leahj4

I love smoothies! but,! Ive never been able to make any that I enjoy though. Wish I could help.

shanmackie

spinach i think is best - just start out with a tiny amount and add a little bit each week until you get used to the taste. kale is still good too but i think spinach tastes less "green" if you know what i mean.

BoboGritt

http://skinnyms.com/mean-green-juice/

Hello I have had the above. It doesn't taste bad. Would say try to use sweet apples. I felt energetic on it's influence.

mem50

I tried my first smoothie with greens. I used half an avacado and cup of springmix/spinach...delish. Tried more greens with fruit and same thing.

It does not change the taste at all.

soaringspring

As long as you don't turn it into a spinach smoothie, you won't even notice it. My standard is handful of fresh spinach leaves with blueberries, strawberries, almond butter, flax seeds, a little lemon juice and some pineapple orange juice, with some water too. Pureed until smooth. Kale is stronger, but I alternate with whatever is on hand. No sweeteners.

KevDaniel

Honestly? It taste pretty bad, kale is a fairly harsh green. That being said you can hide the taste if you want because I will tell you after having Kale shakes for some time, they make you feel incredible and it is worth the off putting taste...

I use this one..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmmPSBRu6wg

debbiejojo

I put 2 cups of fresh organic spinach in all my fruit smoothies and the taste is just fine. A great way to get some dark green veggies in for the day! I recently purchased the Magic Bullet little blender for my smoothies. Love that little blender! Perfect for one drink smoothies!

angmarie28

1 cup spinach, 1/2 a banana, 1/2 an apple, 1 cup almond milk (or whatever you want) cinnamon to taste

blend it up and yumminess, you can barely tast the spinach

GenesisandEden

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20kb13

I've realized I don't like spinach in smoothies if I'm using fruits like blueberries, strawberries, or bananas because it isn't sweet enough to cover the spinach. Mango and pineapple seem to be the better fruits to mix it with so that you don't taste the spinach.

My favorite protein smoothie with spinach doesn't have any fruit in it.. I eat the fruit on the side and I use unsweetened almond milk or chocolate soy milk, chocolate pb2, chocolate whey protein powder, and spinach. It taste like a chocolate peanut butter cup can't even tell there is spinach in it, but helps me get that extra serving or 2 of veggies for the day.

ejmcam

I always add spinach to my smoothies! Mine are usually a banana, spinach, ground flax, some type of berry, plain oats and almond milk. sometimes I will add some type of nut butter or greek yogurt.

luvmycandies

I dont notice any difference. 1 c kale, 1 c spinach fresh, 1/2 c cucumber, 1 celery stick, 1 slice lemon, then add fruit and water.

NuggetLovesEdie

http://www.rawfamily.com/recipes

My favorite, though not listed on this page, is called the Green Gorilla...

Oh... nope I was wrong... The Laughing Gorilla:

The Laughing Gorilla
Valya Boutenko
½ head romaine lettuce
2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
2 oranges, peeled, seeds removed
1 mango
2 cups water
Yields 2 quarts
Warning: consumption of smoothie may
result in spontaneously occurring, extremely
contagious gorilla laughter

mem50

I put 2 cups of fresh organic spinach in all my fruit smoothies and the taste is just fine. A great way to get some dark green veggies in for the day! I recently purchased the Magic Bullet little blender for my smoothies. Love that little blender! Perfect for one drink smoothies!

I or should I say my DH recently got me the Wolfgang Puck Imersion blender/chopper and I have been having the best time creating smoothies. I was buying the Bolthouse pre-made ones before. Homemade are SO much better.

SleeplessinBerlin

Banana, peanut butter, fresh spinach, skim milk or almond milk and some yoghurt. Delicious.

jujuky

Does it change the taste?

jujuky

That sounds good. Will try it

titi4j

I use my smoothie as a way to get in some extra veggies I wouldn't otherwise have. My smoothie is: Almond milk, spinach, frozen blueberries or strawberries (rarely banana cause they're high in calories and sugar and fresh, raw spinach has more potassium), vanilla protein powder and a fiber boost. The color may look horrible but I can't taste the spinach at all whatsoever. I'm addicted to my smoothies. It's what I have about 5-6 mornings a week. I find it very filling too. However, I haven't tried kale yet.

jujuky

Well, My favorite smoothie is cup of pineapple, one small banana, few strawberries, 1/4 cup of low calorie OJ, 1 cup of skim milk and one scoop of kroger vanilla soy and whey protein and ice. I blend it and love adore it! Sometimes I freeze it and enjoy it over the day as a snack. Then sometimes I have it for lunch... I just feel I need to add some green to it but dont want to ruin it... LOL..... Let me know what you find. I guess it is time to experiment...