Ways to make green smoothies taste better?

This morning, my smoothie consisted of: spinach, strawberries, 1/2 a banana, 1 tbsp chocolate PB2, 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut and 0.5C unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I freeze all of my fruit and spinach, so my smoothies are always frothy and delicious!

I love the Oatmeal Blueberry smoothie,but there are lots to choose from

http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Smoothies and Shakes

This is my go-to smoothie recipe:

1/2 cup kale
1/2 cup Spinach
1 cup Carrot juice*
1/2 Apple (with skin)
1 frozen Banana
1 small container greek yogurt (I use Chobani Simply 100 Strawberry)
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I buy the big tub of Fage 0% plain/unflavored)

*I buy my carrot juice from the grocery store near the Naked juice. I use Bolthouse Farms 100% carrot juice. It's awesome.

I pour the carrot juice, kale, spinach, and apple into the blender and blend on high for 1 minute (until SUPER ridiculously smooth), then I add the banana and blend for 15-20 seconds. Add the greek yogurts, blend for 30 seconds. Viola!

I swear it tastes just like the Naked Juice "Green Machine" - It's one of my favorite breakfasts. Also, I do buy my kale and spinach fresh, tear the leaves up, and freeze them in large freezer bags. When I'm making a smoothie, I just scoop out 1/2 cup from each bag and toss it in.

Here's the nutrition for one very large smoothie: (mine usually end up being 3.5-4 cups)
Calories: 387
Carbs: 72g
Fat: 1g
Protein: 28g
Sodium: 280mg
Fiber: 12g

It is pretty high in carbs - but they're pretty much all from fresh fruits, veggies, and the carrot juice (with only a small amount coming from the flavoring of the strawberry greek yogurt).

My go to is

1 Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 or more cups spinach/kale
1 very small banana
either 1/2 cup frozen blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen mango
vanilla protein powder
1-2 tablespoons chia seeds

Hi all C:

I like to make a smoothie for a breakfast on the go, and it's usually the same one every day since (for me) it's the only one I've found that makes adding kale or spinach tolerable. I know I don't HAVE to add kale or spinach, but I'm a picky eater and I try to sneak greens into all of my meals as best I can.

Here's what I do -
1 cup fat free milk
1/2 cup kale
1 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp chia seeds
1 frozen banana
And a scoop of whatever flavor protein powder I have around, and/or 2 tbsp silken tofu

I'm kind of interested in trying this PB2 people keep talking about.
Does anyone have a really good fruit combo that hides the taste/texture of greens well? o:

Forget PB2 just add peanut butter!

My "normal" morning shake

1 cup almond milk
1/2-1 cup spinach - Kale is wrong in every way
1 banana
2-3 Tbsp Peanut Butter
1 scoop protein powder of the day
1 small handfull of berries I have / or a slice of pineapple/pear/apple

I have found that you can freshen up the taste of green smoothies by adding fresh spinach, cucumber, lettuce, fresh parsley and/or fresh lemon. Any of these ingredients help to freshen up the taste, and decrease bitterness, without adding carbs!

Powdered peanut ( especially the chocolate one) is magic. expensive magic. I find it makes everything taste good.

My hands down favorite green "monster"......
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk, one tablespoon almond butter, half banana, scoop of Designer Whey vanilla almond protein powder and a handful of baby spinach.

I use baby spinach and kale when I make my smoothies. I read somewhere that the baby kind doesn't have as strong of a taste as the regular ones. When I make smoothies I blend the following:

- Baby spinach or baby kale with 1/2 cup - 1 cup of almond milk
- mixed berries or pineapple chunks (fresh pineapple when I can get it)
- one banana

I never taste the greens when I use this combination.

1 cup spinach,
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 banana. Sometimes, 2.
some coconut water. Not sure how much, i just pour it in.
Optional: 1 mandarin, peeled.

My first suggestion would be to do spinach instead of kale. Kale is tougher and more "earthy" tasting - not as easy to hide. even though kale is considered to be a "superfood" spinach actually has an amazing nutrient profile as well and is still SUPER healthy.

Here is what I have and I love it!

- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 of a banana (sometimes frozen sometimes fresh)
- spinach
- small individual yogurt (plain if you can manage)
- 1/2 cup of O.J.
- enough water or coconut water to reach a good consistency
- sometimes I add chia, or even a small tsp of almond butter - if i have them on hand