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Green Smoothie Recipe

Robin1958 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:26:10 GMT

I just received my Vitamix and I want to try a simple green smoothie. Anyone have a recipe that doesn't involve too many green veggies but low cal & tasty?

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Sunnycorle — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:10:21 GMT

I like this one and you can add to it if you wish. Pineapple,Green grapes, Apple, Banana, and Spinach

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Lacey1 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:18:58 GMT

Well, I make 'Hard-Core' smoothies that will send my DH running. He is not crazy about smoothies, no matter what they contain. I think he look's at them as for children or women!

Anyhow. Start with this one. You will be able to drink it, and you'll feel good about your health: Start with a handful of baby spinach and about a tablespoon of water-Blast that first to 'break' the cell walls of the spinach-that make's it more absorbable. Then add about 1 broken carrot, 1 quartered apple, 1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal, 1 frozen banana.

Then here comes the options; 1 tablespoon of favorite sweetener, (brown sugar, honey, whatever), spoonful of nut butter,(I use the carrot to get it out of the jar-saves dirtying a knife), spoonful of canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce. Swap out the banana for frozen fruit or ice cubes. In the morning I add some cocoa powder or instant espresso.

You'll have to add more liquid to thin it down-a little at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Experiment with it. Gradually switch over to more green veggies, less fruit,(sugar) and don't forget the whole grains! The oatmeal helps to fill you up. Eventually, look into using Kefir/yogurt to add probiotics. Good Luck!

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Hellodemocrat — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:50:52 GMT

Good idea Lacey1

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

anin — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:03:09 GMT

i like this one to .

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

wagirl — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:13:38 GMT

I like laceys recipe too. I drink a green smoothie every a.m. but use kale and spinach that I wilt in the micro for a few seconds as it releases the calcium better than when fresh. Also carrots are the same way. I also use a 100%organic apple juice as my base, about 1/2 c and then use sparkling water when I have it. I only use 1 or 2 fruits, mostly berries and frozen mango chunks and about 1/6 of an avocado. I also buy the broccoli shreds in packages and throw those in there too. Always delicious and very nutritious. I buy the greens in huge bags and then freeze them on cookie sheets and put them in those huge ziploc bags. And have been loving the little satsuma oranges lately. Also add some protein powder. You should start out easy until you find what you like. There are tons of recipes out in the cyber world. I'm still using my moms Vitamix that is 33 years old now.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Junker2327 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:19:21 GMT

I do pretty much all veggie smoothies also but it doesn't take too much to sweeten them up. I make mine with handful of spinach, kale, one cucumber, celery, a few carrots, and either a half green apple or half banana or one scoop of strawberry protein mix and ice and water. THey do taste really good but I am thinking they are too strong for a beginner. I have noticed that I get kind of queasy after a few days of them. With that being said, I either drink half one every morning or one full every other day. Great nutrition. I also add various seeds from time to time.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

dsw503 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:10:55 GMT

I make one every workday for DH. He takes it in a to-go bottle. Measurements are approximate.

(Vitamix suggests you begin with liquid ingredients first and add the solids last.) DH never ate fruit before, so now he does. Says drinking this has greatly helped with digestion and he feels better. This tastes "green" to me and not too sweet.

Juice of one small lemon

1/2 cup carrot juice

1 banana

1 orange

slice of ginger (cut off the brown outer layer)

3-4 large pieces of kale. Strip kale away from stalk and don't use the stalk.

3-4 ice cubes

Process in Vitamix until it is smooth.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

vonIam — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:20:57 GMT

Lacey1, I like the sounds of your smoothie. Will have to try. Wagirl, never thought to do that with spinach. Will definitely be giving your freezing mrthod a try Has anyone tried freezing their smoothies and thawing for later. I've been reading of a lot of people doing this.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Catyc — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:13:05 GMT

Here is a great tasting smoothie:

one banana

one cup Greek Vanilla Dannon yogurt

one half bag frozen blueberries (12 oz. bag)

one small can Dole Pineapple juice

two handfulls of Kale (stalks and leaves)

this makes about two 8 oz glasses and I drink all of it. Seriously, this is so delicious its like drinking a milkshake.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Catyc — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:13:15 GMT

Here is a great tasting smoothie:

one banana

one cup Greek Vanilla Dannon yogurt

one half bag frozen blueberries (12 oz. bag)

one small can Dole Pineapple juice

two handfulls of Kale (stalks and leaves)

this makes about two 8 oz glasses and I drink all of it. Seriously, this is so delicious its like drinking a milkshake.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

lovesallanimals — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:16:31 GMT

I throw everything in! Kale, spinach, carrots, all kinds of fruit, non-fat greek yogurt, I grind in some flax seeds, sometimes ginger, organic honey and for the liquid I use non-sweetened plain almond milk - delicious!!!!

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

Kachina624 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:24:10 GMT

Sorry but I just can't choke down a green smoothie. For those that I do make, I've never used a "recipe" and think most people don't. I use whatever I have on hand, usually starting with a frozen banana, scoop of protein powder, about 1/2 cup plain yogurt, a little almond milk and whatever fruit I have (frozen). I add a little ice as I like them really thick.

Re: Green Smoothie Recipe

glmama — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:25:19 GMT

Here's one I make a few times/week. I got a copy of this after tasting a great green smoothie at a Whole Foods demo:

-Orange, whole, peeled, but with pith intact

-Pineapple, thick slice, use core (no peel)

-1/3 banana, peeled

-Spinach or Kale, big handful

-sliver of lime with zest

-oz. of Agave.

-1 cup ice to chill

Load Vitamix with all ingredients. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds, or until smooth. Use the tamper if needed.