Green Smoothies

Abi198111
Abi198111 Posts: 76 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I really want to try some green smoothies...! I've stocked up on avocados, kale, spinach, fruit juice, almond milk, coconut water, kefir, bananas, blueberries (you name it, I bought it!) and now I'm looking for some tasty green smoothie recipes please. So...what's your favourite combo?

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  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    I am REALLY into the peanut butter/banana flavor combo, so today's green smoothie will include avocado, frozen ripe banana, spinach, PB2, and my homemade almond milk.
  • HudaSaman
    HudaSaman Posts: 46
    Banana+ pineapple+kale+parsley+baby spinach+ Kiwi
    I sometimes replace kiwi with blueberries or strawberries or raspberries what ever is in the freezer.
  • nourishnotpunish
    nourishnotpunish Posts: 45
    1/2 cup almond milk (vanilla)
    1/2 cup orange juice
    1 banana
    1/2 cup rasberries
    1/2 cup blueberries
    1tsp chia seeds
    2-3 giant handfuls of spinach

    enjoy :)
  • squisherz
    squisherz Posts: 37 Member
    spinach, kale, almond milk, Chia seeds and a fruit. (usually pear or apple)
  • wizzyg
    wizzyg Posts: 7 Member
    My Favorite is Collard Greens, Green Grapes, Mangoes, a little apple and lime juice
  • joy9086
    joy9086 Posts: 6
    My favorite green to add in a smoothie combo is Spinach. Spinach is really smooth and you can barley taste it. I've had a juicer and tried kale, and broccoli, but it's really gritty. If it's gritty with a juicer then I know it will be gritty with a blender to make a smoothie. I also like kiwi, because I just love kiwi lol. It may be a little seedy, but i like it. One banana will spruce your smoothie and make your smoothie sweet. I also like an apple from time to time. :)

    My favorite combo is:
    frozen mix berry blend (strawberries, mango, grapes, peaches), or fresh when they are in season
    kiwi
    spinach
    banana
    and add some water.
  • joy9086
    joy9086 Posts: 6
    I'm going to have to try collard greens. I've never tried
  • 10nacityLex
    10nacityLex Posts: 16 Member
    Kale, spinach, carrot, apple is my fave. :love:
    And when I'm on cycle.. Dandelion leaves (diuretic), a bit of ginger (reduce inflammation), apple, pineapple (reduce inflammation) and kale (high iron content). I add dandelion leaves to help menstrual and premenstrual symptoms. The leaves are diuretic, which can relieve water retention and bloating from menstruation.
  • Abi198111
    Abi198111 Posts: 76 Member
    Thanks everyone! They all sound delicious! I'm going to be blending up a storm tomorrow!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Banana, frozen blueberries, a couple of strawberries, baby kale, vanilla almond milk.
    or..pear, avocado, spinach, a little coconut oil, almond milk. Yum.
  • Abi198111
    Abi198111 Posts: 76 Member
    I am REALLY into the peanut butter/banana flavor combo, so today's green smoothie will include avocado, frozen ripe banana, spinach, PB2, and my homemade almond milk.

    Sounds good! What quantities/proportions do you use?
  • kbru64
    kbru64 Posts: 16 Member
    Almond milk, frozen berries and huge handful of spinach. Yum, tastes really fresh.
  • johnthomasmoore
    johnthomasmoore Posts: 59 Member
    This was breakfast this morning, whipped up in a Vitamix;

    Mixed Berry Medley - Frozen Berries, 0.5 Cup
    Kale - Raw, 3 cup, chopped
    Generic - Spinach, Raw (Usda), 2 cup
    Simple Truth - Almond Milk- Kroger, 0.25 cup
    Fage - 2% Plain Greek Yogart, 0.5 cup
    Healthworks - Certified Organic Cacao Powder, 9.24 g
    Ump - Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 scoop (31.5g)
    Simple Truth - Black Chia Seeds, 0.0625 Cup
    Bob's Red Mill - Natural Raw Whole Flaxseed, 1 Tbsp

    505 calories,
    35 net carbs
    55 carbs
    16 fat
    48 protein
    386 sodium
    20 fiber
    Pretty much my usual breakfast. Love it.
  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    I definitely should try the dandelion leaves as mentioned by another commenter, but my daily smoothie looks like this:

    1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
    1 Scoop protein powder (use any kind you like, I suppose)
    1/2 Quaker Minute/Quick Oats
    1 handful of chopped kale (stems removed, ew)
    1 handful spinach
    1 medium banana
    1/2 cup berries (whatever I have on hand) for sweetness

    All the fiber and protein and that bit of oatmeal keeps me SUPER full and it seems to clock in at slightly under 500 cals.

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