Since Bob and I are having a green smoothie every day for the first week of 2013, I thought I’d share a few of the variations we’ve had so far. And in case you still haven’t tried adding spinach to a smoothie–I promise–you can’t taste it!
The first Health and Wellness Seminar I gave back in August was all about smoothies! I made three different samples, and of course, one of them was a GREEN smoothie. While skeptical at first, people changed their minds once they tasted it.
This is what I’ve used to make our green smoothies this week:
Mint Chocolate (serves 2)
- 1 frozen banana
- 6 ice cubes
- 1/2 c. milk (I use almond milk)
- 2 T. cacao powder
- 1/2 t. peppermint extract
- 1 handful of spinach
- 2 t. maca powder (optional)
Oatmeal Cookie (serves 2)
- 1 frozen banana
- 6 ice cubes
- 1/3 c. raw oats
- 1 T. almond butter
- 1 T. raisins
- 1 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- 1 handful of spinach
Apple Pie (serves 1; similar to my original Apple Pie Smoothie)
- 1 apple, cored
- 6 ice cubes
- 1/4 c. almond milk
- 1 t. cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- dash of ground ginger
- 1 handful spinach
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional, I use Sunwarrior)
I think I’m going to add spinach to a Berry Coconut Smoothie next!
Berry Coconut Smoothie (serves 2)
- 1 c. ice
- 1 c. frozen mixed berries
- 1 T. coconut oil
- 1/2 T. chia seeds
- 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk/water of choice)
- 1 handful of spinach
What I love about smoothies is how you can easily adapt them for what you’d like to include in your diet. Healthy fats, protein, vegetables, fiber . . . . whatever YOU need.
Have you tried adding spinach or another green to a smoothie? It may not look pretty, but still tastes amazing!
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What is the calorie count for your recipes?
Great question. They’re all a little different–depending on if I’m eating one after working out (more protein), or for satiety (more healthy fat) or hydration/vitamins/veggies (lower calorie). I don’t specifically calculate, and just use good judgement for an appropriate serving (by measuring out the protein powder or the nut butters, etc.).
I had a green smoothie this morning…such a great way to start the day!
Love putting spinach in my smoothies….they look gross, but taste soooo good! Can’t wait to try that Oatmeal Cookie version!
mmmmm the oatmeal cookie one sounds so yummmyyy
Wow your smoothies are so fancy
I literally just use a ton of kale, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup of soy milk, cinnamon and water. They have the nicest shade of green too 
Have to give yours a try. cuz I’m bored of my variation and everytime I experiment it turns out quite nasty.
ive been on a mint cocoa kick too! i blame winter flavors but it’s oh so savory!
I’m going to try the mint one tomorrow! YUM!
It’s so funny because I wanted a Green Monster for breakfast this morning, but my husband was still sleeping, and our blender is uber loud.
I am going to have your apple pie smoothie with my dinner – yum!!
I need to get back to smoothies. I love them for recovery, but it’s just SO cold! I do an oatmeal cookie shake too – gotta love dessert in a glass.
I love green smoothies! I’ve been on a green smoothie in a bowl kick lately. I make them thick then top them with granola or coconut butter. Yum!
The Apple Pie sounds like something I would definitely like!
I really need to get a better blender so I can start throwing spinach into my smoothies, my cheap-o blender just doesn’t cut it!
I love green smoothies! I should def try that mint chocolate version. I love cacoa and never thought to add peppermint extract which I have. And that oatmeal cookie one must be fantastic. You are way more creative than I am and I can’t wiat to make my way through my Costco tube of spinach : )
I need more smoothies in my life.
Oh man!!! This post is just FABULOUS!!!!!!
I had a green smoothie for breakfast myself – always a great way to start the day! Today was blueberries, banana, vega vanilla protein, almond milk, and spinach. Thanks for sharing your latest smoothie combinations!
My go to smoothie is very similar to Heather’s- banana, frozen blueberries, almond milk and spinach. I love your combinations. Oh, and I just picked up maca powder and started adding a tsp to smoothies as well! Cacao powder is next.
thanks for sharing these recipes! I love green smoothies, and I just realized that I can use my immersion blender to make them (um, duh) since my blender broke (well 3 of them broke) in 2012.
YUM! Thanks for all these recipe varieties! I tend to stick with the same thing for my green smoothies… I think I’ll try your coconut/mixed berry one for lunch today – thanks!
Great post! I love green smoothies but find I get in a rut with the same stuff (typically with spinach or kale). Thanks for sharing these new delicious ideas.
mmm. i do love me a green smoothie! these variations sound delicious
These are some great ideas!….especially that oatmeal raisin combo. I MUST try that out! Thanks for always visiting me, and writing such sweet messages. I want you to know how much it means to me!
These sound amazing! I haven’t had much success adding spinach to my smoothies – couldn’t really get it to incorporate; i’s probably because I don’t have a blender and use my food processor. I’d like to try these recipes without the spinach, though! Pinned for later – thanks, Michelle!