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 nutritious fruits and veggies into your diet. Plus, my kids love them! This is especially nice because I can throw in a wide variety of nutritious ingredients that they typically may not want to try. Although I’m from New York, I live in sunny South Florida now. With beautiful, warm weather 365 days of the year, I love making smoothies all year round, especially green smoothies. All you need is a high-speed blender and you’re ready to go.
It’s great being able to take advantage of the abundant fresh produce. However, if you live in a cooler climate, you can always use frozen fruit when fresh fruit isn’t in season. Just check out 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!
For more information, read my Quick Guide To Making Healthy Smoothies.
Energizing Green Smoothie
If you think you’re not a fan of green smoothies, I hope this one will change your mind! The “green” part of this green smoothie comes from spinach. 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. If the thought of spinach in a smoothie is not appealing to you, have no fear! The addition of mango, banana and grapes gives the smoothie a refreshing, sweet flavor. For the base of the smoothie, I like to use almond milk but you can use any type of milk or even coconut water. And finally, if you want an extra boost of protein, you can add a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder.This recipe is part of my 10 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For The New Year Collection
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Energizing Green Smoothie
Put a spring in your step with this Energizing Green Smoothie! With a mixture of colorful fruits and vegetables, this tasty smoothie is a great way to get a quick boost of nutrients. Your kids will love it too!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup diced mango, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 banana, preferably frozen
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup ice cubes (not needed if using frozen fruit)
- Optional: 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra boost of protein, you can add a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder to this smoothie. The nutritional information is for the smoothie without any protein powder.
- For the base of the smoothie, I like to use almond milk but you can use any type of milk or even coconut water
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 3793IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
Hi Sonalie, I just tried this smoothie and I’m in heaven, so delicious. Just by looking at it you know it has to be good for you!
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thank you for sharing. I just love smoothies. It is So refreshing