Green Smoothie Revolution: 9 Delicious Recipes to Convert You
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Adding greens to your meals is a great way to boost your nutrient intake. With these recipes, you can do it without sacrificing flavor. From spinach to kale, microgreens to avocado, these ingredients will make you wonder how you ever lived without them.
Recipe 1: Banana Mango Green Smoothie Bowl
Start your day with a nutritious and filling smoothie bowl. This recipe combines kale, mango, hemp seeds, and almond milk for a healthy and tasty breakfast. Top it off with fresh raspberries for an extra antioxidant kick.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups kale
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- Fresh raspberries for topping
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Top with fresh raspberries and serve.
Recipe 2: Strawberry Pomegranate Green Smoothie
This two-layer smoothie is a powerhouse of antioxidants. With coconut water, strawberries, spinach, and pomegranate, you’ll be getting a boost of energy and nutrition. Use Greek yogurt or avocado to add creaminess and reduce sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or avocado (optional)
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Layer with additional pomegranate juice for a two-tone effect.
Recipe 3: Orange Spinach Banana Smoothie
Who says green smoothies can’t be sweet and sour? This recipe combines orange, banana, and spinach for a refreshing and healthy drink. Add a serving of protein powder for an extra energy boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe 4: Snickerdoodle Green Smoothie
Get your holiday flavors in a healthy way with this snickerdoodle-inspired smoothie. Made with avocado, cinnamon, spinach, banana, and almond milk, this drink is a game-changer. Use unsweetened vanilla almond milk for extra sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe 5: Green Warrior Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is not for the faint of heart. With red grapefruit juice, kale, apple, cucumber, and hemp hearts, you’ll be getting a serious energy boost. Add algae oil for an extra dose of omega-3 DHA.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red grapefruit juice
- 2 cups kale
- 1 apple, cored
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 teaspoon algae oil (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe 6: Vegan Mango-Coconut Green Smoothie
Busy mornings just got a whole lot easier. This recipe combines fresh spinach, mango, banana, coconut milk, and orange juice for a quick and refreshing drink. Add coconut butter and ground flaxseeds for extra fiber and protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe 7: Low Carb Shamrock Protein Smoothie
Get your green on with this low-carb smoothie. Made with avocado, coconut milk, fresh mint, pistachios, and protein powder, this drink is a healthy and delicious way to get your greens.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe 8: Tropical Green Smoothie
Transport yourself to the tropics with this refreshing smoothie. Combining frozen spinach, pineapple, mango, banana, and strawberries, this recipe is a vacation in a cup. Feel free to experiment with different fruits and milks to change up the flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 cup mango
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe 9: Blueberry and Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
Last but not least, this smoothie is inspired by one of our favorite sandwiches. With banana, spinach, blueberries, yogurt, and peanut butter, this drink is a game-changer. Try using almond butter for a different twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or almond butter)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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