This super simple Green Smoothie is made with spinach, banana, blueberries strawberries, and just water. It is really nutritious and totally delicious!
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 and 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.
How to make this Green Smoothie – Serves 1:
Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 60 g strawberries
- 20 g blueberries
- 30 g spinach
- Water (the amount depends on if you want a super thick smoothie, or a thinner one)
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in to your blender and blend until smooth.
What is your favourite green smoothie combination? Leave a comment below.
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Fiver Feeds says
11th October 2014 at 9:26 pmGreen 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
13th October 2014 at 4:31 pmI think the final product looks great too!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
8th October 2014 at 7:40 amLove 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
8th October 2014 at 11:05 amI am trying to still have them, but I am craving more comforting foods now.
Maria @ runningcupcake says
4th October 2014 at 6:18 pmI like green smoothies- only with a little bit of spinach though!
Dannii says
6th October 2014 at 10:31 amAll the more spinach for me!
Stephanie says
4th October 2014 at 4:03 pmSounds delicious! I usually use Spinach with a banana, water, and almond butter.
Dannii says
6th October 2014 at 10:31 amIt’s good with coconut water too.
Nicole says
3rd October 2014 at 5:22 pmThis is delicious! I subbed almond milk for the water. Very yummy!
Dannii says
6th October 2014 at 10:37 amYay! I’m glad you liked it.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
3rd October 2014 at 1:35 pmThis sounds delcious and very healthy!
Dannii says
3rd October 2014 at 1:57 pmIt is definitely both of those things.
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
3rd October 2014 at 9:47 amThis 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
3rd October 2014 at 1:57 pmGot to get the protein in.
Madeline Craig says
3rd October 2014 at 9:12 amGreat 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
3rd October 2014 at 1:58 pmSounds really good!
charlene @ That girl cooks healthy says
3rd October 2014 at 4:41 amI love green smoothies. My favourite being; coconut milk, spinach, ginger, cinnamon and cucumber and banana.
Dannii says
3rd October 2014 at 1:58 pmAnything with coconut milk in is good.
Emily says
3rd October 2014 at 4:07 amSpinach, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, plain non-fat greek yogurt, sea salt, vanilla
Dannii says
3rd October 2014 at 1:58 pmVanilla is a good addition.
Ashley says
3rd October 2014 at 1:30 amI 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
3rd October 2014 at 1:58 pmYou can’t taste it at all, can you.
Danielle says
3rd October 2014 at 12:58 amGreen 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
3rd October 2014 at 1:59 pmIt’s the only way to get my husband to eat greens haha
Manali @ CookWithManali says
2nd October 2014 at 6:39 pmI think I need to start drinking green smoothies! Thanks for the motivation Dannii!
Dannii says
2nd October 2014 at 7:08 pmIt the best way to start the day.
Louisa says
2nd October 2014 at 5:22 pmI 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
2nd October 2014 at 5:23 pmI have lots more planned 🙂
Amie says
2nd October 2014 at 5:21 pmI love kale, almond milk and mango smoothies.
Dannii says
2nd October 2014 at 5:23 pmThat sounds like a delicious combo.
Julie says
2nd October 2014 at 5:20 pmI never thought to add spinach to my smoothies. Great idea! The colour wouldn’t put me off at all.
Dannii says
2nd October 2014 at 5:23 pmI actually really love the colour.