Green smoothie recipes please :)

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mroo2014
mroo2014 Posts: 50 Member
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Hi there,

I want to start adding some green smoothie's into my day... does anyone have any recipes or sites/books they use?

I've done some google searches and got some good ones but would like to hear from some people that have green smoothies or have done a detox with them for some recommendations :)

Thanks!
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  • cHaRlIe0411
    cHaRlIe0411 Posts: 137 Member
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    I eat this smoothie for breakfast everyday, and it has 6 portions of fruits and veggies :) It contains 325 calories.

    -1 large handful of spinach
    -4 large leaves of lettuce (any kind, but I love romaine)
    -1/2 to a whole cucumber, depending on how used you are to the taste
    -1 apple
    -1/2 cup strawberries, frozen or fresh
    -2 cups pineaple
    -Water for desired texture
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
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    My favorite is-

    2 cups baby spinach
    0.5-1 cup skim milk
    1 tbsp peanut butter
    1 frozen banana

    It's SO delicious.
  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
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    My green smoothie is usually

    2 cups of spinach / baby spinach / kale.
    1/2 cup frozen fruit - dole forest medley mix ( pine, peach, mango, straw berrie ) or frozen berries ( blueberries, blackberries, raspberry)
    scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
    some water for consistency
  • ddkphotos
    ddkphotos Posts: 304 Member
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    add me and take a look at my diary - I have one 5 to 6 days a week.
    Today's was delicious...
    I freeze everything in ziploc bags and just choose my combo in the morning...

    Kale
    Pear
    Avocado
    Mixed berries
    Whey protein powder
    1 tsp of Now Superseeds (flax, chia, hemp)
    Water

    Other liquid options for me are
    Danon drinkable yogurt (no sugar added - 5 carbs)
    Almond milk
    Coconut Milk

    I add Benefiber every day - and will switch out the whey protein for PB2 or PB2 chocolate sometimes...
    I used to have a Nutribullet - but it died after 6 months - so I have the Ninja pro now with the individual cups...
    LOVE IT!
  • mroo2014
    mroo2014 Posts: 50 Member
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    Ah thanks so much! These all sound delicious :)
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
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  • karinaxoxokarina
    karinaxoxokarina Posts: 19 Member
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    Don't use whey powder, it holds you back. Unless you're doing a lot of resistance, then just a scoop a day. And try switching around your greens and fruits. Thats how you lose the weight. Don't forget to include chia and flax seeds also! :)
  • mroo2014
    mroo2014 Posts: 50 Member
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    Thanks! yeah I've been reading a lot of good things about chia seeds and it is on y shopping list for tomorrow :)
  • CarlaMomOf4
    CarlaMomOf4 Posts: 138 Member
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    Don't use whey powder, it holds you back. Unless you're doing a lot of resistance, then just a scoop a day. And try switching around your greens and fruits. Thats how you lose the weight. Don't forget to include chia and flax seeds also! :)

    How does the Whey powder hold you back? I usually add it to mine also but am interested to know why maybe I shouldn't...
  • acbraswell
    acbraswell Posts: 238 Member
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    Here's my go-to green smoothie, kinda high in sugar, but gives me energy for late-morning runs.

    1/2 cup green grapes
    1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (fresh, frozen, or canned)
    1 cup kale or spinach
    1/2 banana
    1/2 cup ice
    1/2 cup water
    **optional-I add either 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds or chia seeds
  • blessed_mom
    blessed_mom Posts: 21 Member
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    I lke this smoothie recipe you posted do you know about how many calories that is???
  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
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    My morning smoothie typically consists of:

    42 g baby spinach
    42 g romaine
    juice from two lemon wedges
    40g Dole frozen strawberries
    28 g kale
    100g cucumber
    127 g gala apple
    1 tbs chia seeds

    Blend all in my Vitamix with 3/4 - 1 Cup of water. 201 calories
    I specify the Vitamix because I get a much better (liquified) result than with my old Hamilton Beach.
  • Pixiemops
    Pixiemops Posts: 26 Member
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    I have one almost everyday for breakfast, look at my diary. I do the standard half veggies or leaves, half fruit plus some seeds. I have a nutribullet and I love it. Each day tastes different.

    I fill the large container for a smoothie that I split into two that me and my partner share for breakfast.
    I do use leaves, spinach, lettuce, pak choi etc. I tried kale and I'm not fond of that. I generally use whatever I have in the fridge. If the fridge is bare I keep frozen berries and fruit so I always can make a smoothie. I don't add any dairy or whey powder. I vary my seeds (chia, linseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, Brazils). Chia can make my bowel a bit loose. I've also added chili, cinnamon or ginger. Once I made a smoothie that was too many veggies and I (ahem) had to rescue it with cocoa powder (yum).

    This past two weeks I've been gifted home grown beets and apples so we've had a liver support themed smoothie, which is more due to availability of beet rather than the need to detox. I like the beet. It adds fibre and a little sweetness and blends to a nice texture. Cucumber is also excellent for being low in cals and giving a good blended texture.

    1 raw beet (peeled and topped)
    Half a carrot
    1 large tart apple (cored, skin left on)
    1 lime (flesh only)
    Half an avocado(flesh only)
    A few strawberries
    2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
    Blend with about 100ml fruit juice and top up with water.
  • jeblack2010
    jeblack2010 Posts: 1
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    I have an e book called "10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse" written by J. J. Smith. It has tons of recipes to use during the cleanse and after the cleanse. There are some great ones for weight loss as well.
  • emmaalyssaa
    emmaalyssaa Posts: 35 Member
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    -2 cups spinach
    -1 cup kale
    -1 1/2 - 2cups coconut water
    -1/2 banana
    -1/2 cup pineapple
    -ice

    -1 cup spinach
    -1 whole banana
    -1.5-2 cups almond milk
    -1 cup frozen berries
    -ice

    -2 cups kale
    -1 banana
    -1 apple
    -coconut water
    -ice

    You can literally throw anything you think is good with some dark greens and it will taste good :)
  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
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    I think my favourite one that I make has 1 cup of spinach, 1 cup of kale, 1/2 cup of cauliflower, 1/2 cup of frozen mango and 1/2 a peach with a little bit of apple juice. I tend to freeze the cauliflower and peach as well because I like a thicker, cold texture. It comes out to 167 cals and only 13g of sugar.

    I also have a habit of just adding greens to any "normal" smoothie I would make. For example, I had a strawberry and banana smoothie today, but added a cup of spinach.
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
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    Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1/2 cup water
    1/2 frozen banana
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 handful spinach leaves

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1/2 cup water
    1/2 frozen banana
    1 T PB2 (or regular peanut butter)
    1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 handful spinach leaves
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
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    Cucumber juice
    celery juice
    spinach
    kale
    avocado

    my all time favorite
  • calico314
    calico314 Posts: 7 Member
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    I've been making smoothies for breakfast lately and have made:

    Peanut butter banana
    1/2 banana
    2 Tbsp. PB2
    1 cup spinach
    1 cup kefir
    1 Tbsp. chia seeds
    1 Tbsp. honey (optional depending on your sweetness level)
    Ice

    Strawberry kiwi
    5-6 strawberries
    1 kiwi
    1 cup spinach
    1 cup kefir
    1 Tbsp. chia seeds
    1 Tbsp. honey (optional)
    Ice

    Basically I just adjust the fruits to whatever I think would be good together (mango/strawberry, blueberry/pomegranate, peach/mango) and keep the spinach, kefir, chia seeds, honey and ice as the constants. You really just have to adjust to your taste level.
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
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    One more....

    Mango Pineapple Protein Smoothie
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond (or coconut) milk
    1/2 cup water
    1/2 frozen banana
    1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
    1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
    1 handful spinach leaves

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