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!
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!
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Servings: 2
Calories: 179kcal
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
Serving: 0g | 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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Rita Alarcon says
My favorite combo is banana, blueberry and pineapple
Marian says
All types of fruits are perfect and loved by my great granddaughter!!!!!
Annita says
I love frozen mango, frozen strawberries, blueberry yogurt, apple, banana and spinach with water for the liquid. Gross color but delicious!
KatySkrzy says
My favorite is orange juice, a big bunch of spinach and a load of mixed berries!
Kathy Christmas says
Strawberry & banana & yogurt or almond milk....love any kind of fruit. Will try your Green Smoothie tomorrow!!
r gupta says
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;
seaburd says
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.
Anna says
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. 🙂
Lisa Queen says
This sounds delicious. My favorite it Almond milk, strawberries and blackberries. Thanks!
juliemurphy says
I like strawberry banana
momandsons says
I love strawberry and kiwis togother.
Lauren says
I like mango, pineapple and spinach.
GB says
I like strawberries, yogurt, skim milk, banana, blueberry, apple, mango and a bit of protein mixed in.
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rana durham says
Strawberry and apples
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
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!
nutritionalanatalie.com says
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!
Min Kwon says
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 😉
Mike Douglas says
Spinach, Apple juice (not from concentrate), ginger, garlic.
Avita D'Souza says
Avocado mango raw coconut milk ice and dresses with chia cream honey nuts to top it
Elle says
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.