Put a spring in your step with this energizing green smoothie.
This post was created in partnership with Stonyfield. All opinions expressed are my own.
I’m a big fan of smoothies. They’re quick and easy to make and they’re such a great way to get lots of fruits and veggies into your diet. Plus, my toddler loves them, which is awesome for me because I can add in a whole variety of nutritious ingredients that she normally might not try on their own. Now that I live in sunny South Florida, I love making smoothies all year round. It’s great being able to take advantage of the abundant fresh produce, but if you live in a cooler climate, you can always use frozen fruit. In the freezer section of the grocery store, you’ll find plenty of fruits and vegetables that are frozen at their nutritional peak, just waiting to be popped into the blender to make a healthy, refreshing smoothie.
If you think you’re not a fan of green smoothies, I hope this one will change your mind. Spinach is a superfood and is packed with several important nutrients including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, calcium and iron. It also gives the smoothie a lovely verdant hue. The addition of mango, banana and grapes gives a refreshing, sweet flavor. And the Greek yogurt adds a boost of protein as well as a creamy texture.
To read my quick guide to making healthy smoothies, CLICK HERE.
Stonyfield and Hamilton Beach recently paired up to spread the word about Hamilton Beach’s Single-Serve Blender. As a member of the Stonyfield Clean Plate Club, I had the good fortune of being given one to try out and review. But I’m not the only lucky one! I’m excited to announce that the good people at Hamilton Beach and Stonyfield also provided me with a second blender and some yogurt coupons to give away to one of you (see below for details on how to enter UPDATE- the giveaway has concluded)! This blender is awesome for smoothie lovers like myself. After whipping up your favorite smoothie, just remove the jar from the base and you can take it to go! It comes with a travel lid and fits most car holders so it’s perfect for busy mornings when you need a portable breakfast. So far I’ve used it a few times and I’m loving it. I also like that it’s compact and takes up so little counter space.
Energizing Green Smoothie
Put a spring in your step with this energizing green smoothie.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 166 kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¼ cup Stonyfield organic nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup green grapes
- ½ cup diced mango
- ¼ ripe banana
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 2 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the blender in the order listed starting with the water and ending with the ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Energizing Green Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 6
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.7g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Sodium 45mg2%
Carbohydrates 35.6g12%
Fiber 3.4g14%
Protein 8.2g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
GIVEAWAY TIME!
UPDATE (4/20/15) The giveaway has concluded. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left such thoughtful comments! Congrats to Lynne (comment from 4/9/15 at 7:40p)- please send your contact info to me at thefoodiephysician@gmail.com!
To enter to win a Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender and some Stonyfield coupons all you have to do is leave a comment below letting me know your favorite smoothie combination. Pretty easy, right?
The contest ends on Sunday April 19th at 11:59pm EST. One entry per person. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only (sorry to all my international friends). I’ll update this post with the winner’s name on Monday April 20th so make sure to check back in then!
This sounds great! My favorite is a simple kale, banana and almond milk smoothie.
I'm not picky, just no bananas please! 🙂 Thanks Sonali!
Bananas, strawberries, blueberries, non- sweetened almond milk
Here is my favorite smoothie recipe:
2 avocados
1 celery stalk
Water (add according to thickness desire)
Lemons (as desired for taste)
Handful of cilantro
(Can add salt, pepper and cerano peppers as desired)
Refreshing, nutritious and delicious!
Can also warm up for a soup-esque meal!
Enjoy!
Almond milk, cherries, bananas… I love smoothies!
Cashew milk, spinach, banana, greek yogurt, stevia, and berries
strawberries, bananas, blueberries & low fat greek yogurt
This looks wonderful!! I love green smoothies with bananas, spinach and any kind of berries that are in season! Can't wait to give your smoothie a try!
I love strawberries and bananas!
cricketlady29@hotmail.com
I've never made a smoothie before! I have been watching recipes for ones to try, and this one sounds delicious!
I'm gonna have to make this when I get home today! It'll be a great pick-me-up, hehehe. :D! Blenders are definitely one of my favorite kitchen contraptions ever. <3 So glad it's warming up so I can go back to my giant morning-smoothie breakfasts again! <3
It's kinda hard to choose a favorite smoothie, but I'm probably gonna have to go with my Chocolate Raspberry Protein Smoothie (http://www.fairyburger.com/chocolate-raspberry-protein-smoothie/)
My favorite is a green protein smoothie:
2 cups spinach or kale
1/2 banana (frozen and sliced)
1 cup almond or cashew milk
1/2 scoop VegaOne shake mix in vanilla
1 Tbls ground flax
so delicious!
Smoothies are one of the only way I'll eat bananas.
Denise
When my daughter was younger, smoothies played a big part in me getting her to ingest her veggies too – specially kale and spinach! These days she doesn't complain when I feed her my favorite blend of frozen banana, spinach/kale, frozen pineapple, frozen mango and almond milk! Love your addition of grapes to yours – gotta try that for sure! And thanks for the Giveaway! I just got my hands on one of these – and they are so incredibly convenient!
bananas, cherries and vanilla almond milk
Yum! This looks delicious. I am also a big fan of Stonyfield yogurt! My favorite smoothie combo is probably one with chilled coffee, chocolate milk, some ground flaxseed, a frozen banana, and yogurt.
I"m soo on the green smoothie train right now! I have one every day! Love the addition of grapes–I'll have to try it next time!
Hooray for baby spinach in smoothies!!! I love this, Sonali!!! hey, I have to ask you. . I just found out about The Whole30 last night. . what are your thoughts on yogurt (nonfat Greek yogurt). .I love the stuff and eat it everyday and was surprised that the program cuts this out. Would love to hear your thoughts. .
Almond milk, bananas, peanut butter, and chia
Blueberries, banana, kale, pb2 and cashew milk
Fresh picked blueberries, banana, kale or spinach, almond milk and sometimes, a little peanut butter. 😉 Yum..
I love a smoothie with vanilla yogurt, a little orange juice, and frozen strawberries, bananas, and baby spinach. I've never put grapes in a smoothie before! I'm going to have to try your recipe (especially if I win that blender 😉 )
my favorite smoothie combination includes bananas, blueberries, spinach, almond milk, and almond butter! topped with hemp seeds 🙂
My fave combo is soy milk, chocolate protein powder, PB2, frozen berries and fresh spinach. A chocolate PB&J in a glass!
I haven't yet begun my adventure into making my own smoothies yet. I know I know what am I waiting for hmmmmm perhaps some of these yummy smoothie recipes and a single serve blender just for smoothies! Thanks for all the mouthwatering recipes and a beginning to a new and more healthful me.
Frozen Blueberries, spinach, and chocolate protein powder…never gets old 😉
Strawberry, cucumber, chia seeds and lots of ice
I love pineapple, strawberry and banana.
Congrats you won! Please email me (thefoodiephysician@gmail.com) your full name, mailing address and phone number 🙂
This green smoothie sounds delicious! I love having one for breakfast or taking one to work for a mid-day pick me up. Not entering the contest as I am in Canada and have no need for another blender, but my favourite combo lately has been pineapple, mango, banana, spinach, and water. Simple and delicious!
My favorite is banana and vanilla soy milk. Thank you for this post and giveaway.
Frozen banana mixed berries almond milk almond butter frozen broccoli blended thick like ice cream! Yum.
My favorite is the Pina Kale-ada Smoothie
2 cups fresh kale
1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 frozen banana
1 packet vanilla Perfect Fit Protein
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup pure pineapple juice
Delicious!
I really love smoothies, too! And even if I don't know if I can participate to your giveaway since I'm in Europe, I give it a try anyway 🙂 My favorite smoothie is definitly the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (recipe on my blog). Creamy and full of yumminess!!
I like spinach, oj, mangos, berries, and pineapple.
My favorite is mango, pineapple, spinach, and banana.
I love smoothies with blueberries, banana, strawberry yogurt, almond milk and apple.
Kristin Goodson
marleykristin@hotmail.com
I love smoothies with bananas, peanut butter, strawberries and cinnamon! I also love blueberry and banana smoothies.
Strawberries, bananas, Vanilla yogurt and chia seeds are my favs
CalifKitties {at} Aol {dot} com
Yum this smoothie looks delicious! I am really impressed that the blender was so powerful that I don't see spinach bits in the smoothie (plus it blends in a to-go cup, how awesome is that?). I like green smoothies with spinach, bananas, pineapples, and either yogurt or coconut milk.
Kale, yogurt, dill and cukes for a savory lunch smoothie. add a spash of tobasco to spice it up. Inspired by the greek tzatzini sauce.
I already bought the blenders so you can take me out of the drawing. I got one for my daughter for her bday as well.
I love any kind of strawberry banana smoothie. I like to add other ingredients like chocolate almond milk and other fruits like blueberries but as long as that is the base, I will probably love it.
Avocado mango raw coconut milk ice and dresses with chia cream honey nuts to top it
Spinach, Apple juice (not from concentrate), ginger, garlic.
Seriously! I don't know how I used to keep myself energized throughout the day without smoothies. Oh gosh..do I have to choose? there are SOO many combinations that I LOVE! Lately I've been loving the avocado + banana + apples + ginger + almond milk combination 😉
I make an energizing peanut butter, banana, strawberry, coffee (my secret ingredient), yogurt, and honey smoothie for after a long run. It sounds a bit odd, but it's delicious!
My favorite smoothie – semi frozen bananas, almonds, and milk with dark chocolate!
I love Hamilton blenders – my mini one is nearing the end of its life after 3 years of hard use alas!
Strawberry and apples
I like strawberries, yogurt, skim milk, banana, blueberry, apple, mango and a bit of protein mixed in.
green-butterflies@hotmail dot com
I like mango, pineapple and spinach.
I love strawberry and kiwis togother.
I like strawberry banana
This sounds delicious. My favorite it Almond milk, strawberries and blackberries. Thanks!
That smoothie looks super delicious! My favorite go-to smoothie consists of frozen bananas, spinach, chia seeds, ground flaxmeal, green tea, greek yogurt, and cinnamon. 🙂
I like to make my favorite smoothies with frozen tropical fruit pieces( pineapple, mango , peaches) a container of yogurt (whatever I have on hand) half of a frozen banana, a little bit of vanilla almond milk and a squirt of honey. Mix in blender.
Frozen banana, strwberries, blueberries, greek yoghurt 1half cup, milk and honey to taske; sometimes 1-2 tbs vanilla protein powder if I am making for my kids;
Strawberry & banana & yogurt or almond milk….love any kind of fruit. Will try your Green Smoothie tomorrow!!
My favorite is orange juice, a big bunch of spinach and a load of mixed berries!
I love frozen mango, frozen strawberries, blueberry yogurt, apple, banana and spinach with water for the liquid. Gross color but delicious!
All types of fruits are perfect and loved by my great granddaughter!!!!!
My favorite combo is banana, blueberry and pineapple
My favorite favorite smoothie is a peanut butter chocolate banana one, but yours looks wonderful!
My favorite is strawberry and banana and pineapple.
I'm so simple. I like strawberry, banana, and yogurt! That's it!
I like spinach, frozen fruits (peach, pineapple, strawberry), almond milk and chia/flax seeds.
Shiebs24 at gmail.com
Raspberry, blackcurrant, fresh ginger, cherry
I was getting out of shape, so I decided to start taking Green supplements while committing to myself that I'd get back to working out and eating better in tandem with this product.