my smoothie tastes like....spinach. suggestions?

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katieqp
katieqp Posts: 6
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hi all - I tried to make a green smoothie this morning because I've heard rave reviews. It's not bad, but it tastes just like pureed spinach. I don't mind it that much, because I like spinach, but not first thing in the morning. here is what I put in - am I missing something?

2 big handfuls baby spinach
1 banana
1/2 cup nonfat greek vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk.
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  • wonderbolt
    wonderbolt Posts: 48
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    You want something slightly more acidic in there like orange or berries
  • Makeda1211
    Makeda1211 Posts: 134 Member
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    You should add some frozen fruit to it. Walmart has the big bag of mixed frozen fruit for 7.50 and you might want to add some lowfat protein powder as well.

    I do these everyday.
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
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    hi all - I tried to make a green smoothie this morning because I've heard rave reviews. It's not bad, but it tastes just like pureed spinach. I don't mind it that much, because I like spinach, but not first thing in the morning. here is what I put in - am I missing something?

    2 big handfuls baby spinach
    1 banana
    1/2 cup nonfat greek vanilla yogurt
    1/2 cup almond milk.

    Try adding in PB2 peanut flour or 1 tbs peanut butter!
  • morefitmom
    morefitmom Posts: 264 Member
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    I make the same one but with a little PB added and I don't taste the spinach..you could try that
  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 414 Member
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    Maybe try to add some blueberries or strawberries
  • StrongAtLast
    StrongAtLast Posts: 137 Member
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    try less spinach until your taste buds adjust and add another fruit or some lemon juice
  • dqgirl1
    dqgirl1 Posts: 39 Member
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    mixing something like orange juice in helps neautralize the spinch( green) flavor!!!!
  • PrinnyBomb
    PrinnyBomb Posts: 196 Member
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    lemon or lime juice. Cuts straight through it!
  • SStrauss79
    SStrauss79 Posts: 124 Member
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    add some mixed berries and you will be just fine.
  • sgv0918
    sgv0918 Posts: 851 Member
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    the riper the banana the sweeter it will be. cut that spinach flavor
  • Lizzydedr
    Lizzydedr Posts: 5
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    My Recipe is like this:

    2 cups of baby spinach
    1 whole banana
    1/2 green apple
    1 kiwi
    3 strawberries
    2 cups of Green tea with mint

    I don't taste the spinach at all....mostly the fruit.
    Hope that helps!
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
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    oranges, blueberries, strawberries, pears, or a tart apple help take away the green flavor. I only add bananas for some sweetness, usually about half one. Fresh squeezed lemon would work out nice if you want to keep the banana or a sweet apple in.
  • SparkyJoan
    SparkyJoan Posts: 8
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    hi all - I tried to make a green smoothie this morning because I've heard rave reviews. It's not bad, but it tastes just like pureed spinach. I don't mind it that much, because I like spinach, but not first thing in the morning. here is what I put in - am I missing something?

    2 big handfuls baby spinach
    1 banana
    1/2 cup nonfat greek vanilla yogurt
    1/2 cup almond milk.

    I add a 1/2 cup of blueberries and 1/2 cup red raspberries.
  • TOMEKA18
    TOMEKA18 Posts: 103 Member
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    I use the Nutra Bullet to make my smoothies...

    Frozen mixed fruit
    spinach
    protein powder
    peanut butter
    water


    Taste great..
  • wannabeloser08
    wannabeloser08 Posts: 86
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    I make these all the time and mine never taste like spinach especially if i use a banana. I do not add the milk or yogurt. Mine are typically the base of 2 handfuls of spinach plus any fruit i want to try. Banana + kiwi is good. Kiwi + Strawberry, Mango's are really good and give a smooth texture. I always have fun making mine. Hope this helps.
  • JGT2004
    JGT2004 Posts: 231 Member
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    I usually add 1 scoop of protein powder... either chocolate or vanilla and never taste the spinach!
  • Makeda1211
    Makeda1211 Posts: 134 Member
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    I use the Nutra Bullet to make my smoothies...

    Frozen mixed fruit
    spinach
    protein powder
    peanut butter
    water


    Taste great..

    ^^This. It really does taste great.
  • JENNTF
    JENNTF Posts: 78 Member
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    I put a little bit of peanut butter and non-fat chocolate mikl. Tastes just like a peanut butter covered bananna with a hint of spinach int he background. I don't really like them, but my 4 yr old son begs for them. No yoguart in mine.

    Hope this helps!!
  • theundead
    theundead Posts: 51 Member
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    I would add a cup of berries.... any berries! blueberries taste the best imho
  • AndreaMerrill
    AndreaMerrill Posts: 24 Member
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    I like a couple handfusl of spinach or kale
    and/or romaine lettuce (what ever I have on hand)

    then I add water, green grapes, a kiwi and a tbls of flax seed meal.

    By freezing the grapes and kiwi (peeled first) it comes out like a slushy.
    the grapes/kiwi take away the "green" taste a ton.

    Love these :-)

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