When I first saw pictures of a green smoothie, I was instantly put off. It was green! Why would I want to drink something that looked like swamp water? This was years ago, a time when I thought that if my food was not covered in cheese then it wouldn’t taste good. Since then, I have pushed myself to try new things, even if I think I might not like them, and 99% of the time I have surprised myself.
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Don’t be put off at the thought of having leafy greens in your smoothie as you honestly can’t taste them. Someone told me that before I tried them and I thought “yeah right!”, but you really can’t. If you can get past the colour (perhaps just don’t look at it whilst drinking it) then it is a fantastic way to get some vegetables in the morning. I have heard lots of parents say that their kids love them. I guess for kids the green colour is appealing rather than off-putting. I have heard people refer to it as Monster Juice. Hey, whatever gets kids eating vegetables, right.
I usually have mine with a side of eggs, as I don’t think a smoothie is enough for breakfast and I certainly don’t think they should be used as a meal replacement. Anyway, a green smoothie is pretty much just adding greens like spinach or kale to any smoothie, but this is my favourite recipe.
This is probably going to be my last smoothie recipe until it starts to get warm again, but I will be drinking these through the winter for a veggie boost.
Ingredients – Serves 1:
– 1 medium banana
– 5 strawberries
– 10 blueberries
– 1 handful of spinach
– Water (the amount depends on if you want a super thick smoothie, or a thinner one.)
1) Put all the ingredients in to your blender and blend until smooth.
What is your favourite green smoothie combination? Leave a comment below.
Nutritional Information – per person:
Calories: 139
Fat: 0
Carbs: 35 (from the fruit)
Protein: 2
Fibre: 5
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Fiver Feeds says
Green smoothies are great! I agree with you, it’s hard to try them when you only see the final product, but when you actually make them, you will want to have one every day.
Dannii says
I think the final product looks great too!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love green smoothies but I hear ya about not making them as often once the weather gets cooler. This one sound wonderful with the strawberries, blueberries and banana with spinach 🙂
Dannii says
I am trying to still have them, but I am craving more comforting foods now.
Maria @ runningcupcake says
I like green smoothies- only with a little bit of spinach though!
Dannii says
All the more spinach for me!
Stephanie says
Sounds delicious! I usually use Spinach with a banana, water, and almond butter.
Dannii says
It’s good with coconut water too.
Nicole says
This is delicious! I subbed almond milk for the water. Very yummy!
Dannii says
Yay! I’m glad you liked it.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
This sounds delcious and very healthy!
Dannii says
It is definitely both of those things.
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
This is a bit of a super-foods smoothie isn’t it, Dannii? I agree that it would be great with a side of eggs, though!
Dannii says
Got to get the protein in.
Madeline Craig says
Great blog! Our favourite green smoothie uses Aloe Vera Gel, spinach, kale, manuka honey, dates, blueberries, banana, various seeds and coconut water! A powerful smoothie packed full of natural goodness to set you up for the day!
Dannii says
Sounds really good!
charlene @ That girl cooks healthy says
I love green smoothies. My favourite being; coconut milk, spinach, ginger, cinnamon and cucumber and banana.
Dannii says
Anything with coconut milk in is good.
Emily says
Spinach, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, plain non-fat greek yogurt, sea salt, vanilla
Dannii says
Vanilla is a good addition.
Ashley says
I love making green smoothies! I was a little hesitant to try them at first since I thought it would taste weird but you really can’t taste the spinach, etc.! Sounds delicious!
Dannii says
You can’t taste it at all, can you.
Danielle says
Green smoothies were kind of odd to me at first too, but I love them. It’s a great way to get in some veggies without even trying. Thanks for sharing!
Dannii says
It’s the only way to get my husband to eat greens haha
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I think I need to start drinking green smoothies! Thanks for the motivation Dannii!
Dannii says
It the best way to start the day.
Louisa says
I have been having a green smoothie every morning for the past month and I feel great! Would love some more green smoothie ideas.
Dannii says
I have lots more planned 🙂
Amie says
I love kale, almond milk and mango smoothies.
Dannii says
That sounds like a delicious combo.
Julie says
I never thought to add spinach to my smoothies. Great idea! The colour wouldn’t put me off at all.
Dannii says
I actually really love the colour.