Spinach in smoothies?

KimH313
KimH313 Posts: 162
edited October 17 in Recipes
Can someone please explain to me if it's true that you can't taste spinach in a smoothie? I have noticed lots of recipes with spinach in them and I bought a bunch today and want to try it but have this feeling it's gonna be gross lol, I need reassurance and recipes!
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  • allandas
    allandas Posts: 2 Member
    I actually made one yesterday with spinach and frozen dark cherries. I couldn't taste the spinach at all and it blended in really well.
  • yogi_meg
    yogi_meg Posts: 26 Member
    I really can't taste it. I use it in any smoothie recipe. Just throw in a handful.
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    true story
  • TammyLynne71
    TammyLynne71 Posts: 184 Member
    i put spinach and kale in my along with some fruit and don't taste it. never tried it without fruit in it.
  • karagav
    karagav Posts: 172 Member
    good to know! i put celery in a smoothie the other day just to try it out and i could definitely taste it haha
  • gabbymom2
    gabbymom2 Posts: 175 Member
    Oh yes, if done correctly you will hardly taste it! I make mine with about 1 cup O.J., 1 1/2 cups spinach, some stevia, then strawberries are the trick...it takes over the taste of the spinach. Actually and berry will do. I also do some with collard greens and Kale. Need to watch the amounts on those...not to much! You can also blend those with the spinach or separately. Good luck!
  • Sarabeth5
    Sarabeth5 Posts: 134 Member
    Yep, it's true. Blew my freakin mind!!
  • xtinalovexo
    xtinalovexo Posts: 1,376 Member
    I put a lot of spinach in my "green smoothies" and it is awesome and you cant even taste it!

    Green smoothie---

    1-2 c spinach
    1/2 cup pineapple
    1 banana
    1/2 cup mango

    sometimes i substitute mango for pear.

    a super smoothie is banana, kale, spinach, and pear.

    drink for 2 weeks and you will no longer need coffee and ur skin will thank you!

    i swear by this.
  • rosieflo
    rosieflo Posts: 218
    Yup! My 5 year old devoured my smoothie left overs today. Now, when I use the collard greens, I definately taste them...but I actually enjoy the contrasting flavors.
  • Jdo13
    Jdo13 Posts: 25 Member
    You can't taste it at all! My only recommendation is to make sure you blend it well to make sure you don't have the chunks of spinach floating.

    My green monster is: 1-2 cups spinach, 1 cup milk (of any type), 1 vanilla greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon natural pb, 1 frozen banana

    Happy Smoothies!
  • KimH313
    KimH313 Posts: 162
    Thanks all! My fav smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, almond milk ice and oats so I hope the spinach will not effect the taste of that. Thanks!
  • ashiyo
    ashiyo Posts: 23
    I always use baby spinach in my morning smoothie... like, three to four cups of it! All I ever taste is delicious, tasty black berries. I use a banana, about a third cup of vanilla almond milk, fresh black berries and a frozen berry medley. :) I have never been good about eating my veggies... since I was a wee one, and I feel this is an excellent way to get some much needed veggie and fruits in!!
  • ashiyo
    ashiyo Posts: 23
    Thanks all! My fav smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, almond milk ice and oats so I hope the spinach will not effect the taste of that. Thanks!

    Also, that sounds delicious, let me know how the spinach in that kind of smoothie goes over.. I may like to change it up sometime!
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    Thanks all! My fav smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, almond milk ice and oats so I hope the spinach will not effect the taste of that. Thanks!

    Also, that sounds delicious, let me know how the spinach in that kind of smoothie goes over.. I may like to change it up sometime!

    This is one of my staples. And you can't taste the spinach in this one either. I LOVE green smoothies.
  • KimH313
    KimH313 Posts: 162
    Well my mind is officially blown!!! So good!!!!
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    :drinker:
  • chellefatfree
    chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
    I just made one this morning with blueberries, banana's and spinach - would never know the spinach was in there!!
  • TheNaturalNanny
    TheNaturalNanny Posts: 27 Member
    When I use fresh I cant taste it. I tried frozen once and yuck! Stick with fresh and its well hidden by the fruit.
  • jlhanks
    jlhanks Posts: 33
    I put at least 1 cup of spinach in all my smoothies..both for me and my 3 year old! Frozen strawberries and mango are the best combo and you can't taste the spinach at all. Enjoy!! :)
  • Hungry_Tuna
    Hungry_Tuna Posts: 361 Member
    I make mine with kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, carrots and a banana. Blueberries are a plus if I've got them on hand. My smoothie base is unsweetened almond milk and a natural flavor protein powder. Experiment!
  • ayanna32
    ayanna32 Posts: 83 Member
    I add spinach in smoothies to get my veggies in and I love it, no problems with the tast at all.
  • charlesalvear
    charlesalvear Posts: 78 Member
    My nutritionist suggested I go with spinach or carrots in my protein shake. Frankly I didn't want my smoothie looking all green so I went with the carrots. In my smoothie, the bananas and strawberries seem win the power struggle in the flavor battle so I think using spinach would be fine. I'd just have to accept the coloration adjustment if I go with it.
  • JediMaster_intraining
    JediMaster_intraining Posts: 903 Member
    I love spinach in smoothies! I mix mine with bananas and blueberries! You can't taste the spinach at all! Give it a go!
  • jenready
    jenready Posts: 2,658 Member
    bump
  • lostsanity137
    lostsanity137 Posts: 298 Member
    I always put spinach in my smoothies since I discovered that! Can't taste it at all!
  • chellefatfree
    chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
    This sounds good but do you not put any liquid in it?
  • chellefatfree
    chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
    I put a lot of spinach in my "green smoothies" and it is awesome and you cant even taste it!

    Green smoothie---

    1-2 c spinach
    1/2 cup pineapple
    1 banana
    1/2 cup mango

    sometimes i substitute mango for pear.

    a super smoothie is banana, kale, spinach, and pear.

    drink for 2 weeks and you will no longer need coffee and ur skin will thank you!

    i swear by this.
  • chellefatfree
    chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
    This sounds good but do you not put any liquid in it?
  • chellefatfree
    chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
    Okay apparently I don't know how to reply to just one post!! sorry guys!!
  • pdesalvo
    pdesalvo Posts: 3
    It is not gross at all!!!! You can't even taste it. I use kale or spinach in my smoothies. I do think that you need to have a good high speed blender to make sure everything is incorporated. I just had a great one this morning. 1 cup of grapes, 1 small banana, 1 cup of kale and 1 cup of ice cubes, blend and serve immediately. If you want it sweeter throw a dried date in there too. Yummy!!!!
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