While not technically green and more in the greenish-brown color scheme, this is still my favorite smoothie. I make it at least once a week if not twice and it’s my go to when I need a quick breakfast or lunch. It’s packed.
This smoothie (like all recipes) is merely a guideline. I’m just here to give you a little inspiration. I always use 1/2 of a banana and some greek yogurt (staples in my house) and I vary the greens and fruit to what I have on hand and what’s in season. Sometimes I use kale or beet greens, sometimes I use frozen blueberries. Last week mangos were on sale so I used that instead of an orange…….you get the idea. I do, however, like my smoothies cold. It’s necessary. So if I’m using all fresh berries I always, always add a handful or two of ice. It’s gotta be cold.
This is a great way to start the day. My kids love it, I love it, my husband loves it. Even my dog loves it. (One was spilled and she licked the floor clean!) I understand that it’s a lot of sugar from all the fruit but I’m a firm believer that anything coming from the ground (or a tree, which technically comes from the ground) is a good thing. It’s better than a diet cola for breakfast, no? Or a Poptart. If you’re watching your sugar intake, cut it in half. Leave it out. Add an avocado instead of a banana. Just do your thing. Whatever you do, just be sure to make it cold..
Favorite Greenish Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 small banana
- 1 fresh orange, peeled and segmented
- small handful frozen berries
- small handful frozen peaches
- 2 healthy handfuls fresh spinach or other leafy greens
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I recommend Fage or Chobani)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (not pictured)
Preparation:
Put all the ingredients in the blender and let ‘er rip.
If you enjoy this recipe, you might like:
Green Monster Smoothie, from Annie Eats
Wannabe Green Smoothie, from The Novice Chef
Pineapple-Ginger Smoothie, from Gimme Some Oven
Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie, from Cookin’ Canuck
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Ooooo, gurl! I’m so going to make this. For the serious.
girl, i’m with you – smoothies HAVE TO BE COLD. i think i almost gagged a little thinking of a room-temp smoothie.
i love love love my greenish-brown smoothies though, but i’m going to have to try kale soon!
Never tried a green smoothie..but looking at the ingredients this looks like it will be very tasty!
Love, love, LOVE green smoothies! This combo looks delicious. And I’m with you on supporting natural sugars — so much better than the alternatives!
Oh Yum! Ranger Craig and I are into smoothies for breakfast or after a workout (if I can sneak one in!) And this looks so delicious. I love all the fruit with the spinach and Greek yogurt! And I like a banana in my smoothie too.
i love green smoothies! I will have to try this one for sure. Can’t wait to see you soon
I don’t know why I haven’t really got into the whole green smoothie thing. But I have to say that this looks really good. It’s time to take the leap!
I’m a newbie when it comes to green smoothies but I’ve really learned to love them!
I was trying to drink a green smoothie every morning – until I got pregnant and this baby decided to not like anything sweet. I can’t get away with them in the morning anymore, but sometimes I’ll have one for an afternoon snack – and this one sounds perfect!
My first thoughts were: “I can’t get my head around using spinach in my green smoothie” especially mixed with fruit) and then I realized, my green smoothie already contains spinach (just not fresh spinach)I actually use a superfood blend which makes all my smoothie green.
Spinach is a super food which means it’s loaded with so much good for you stuff, it helps fight disease. I think I’m going to try and add some fresh spinach to my next smoothie along with my blend.
I am also a firm believer about what comes from the ground is good for you even if it’s sweet. Thanks for sharing.
You’re so welcome!!
Just tried the smoothie for the first time this morning!
I’ve never tried a spinach smoothie, but this is absolutely surprisingly delicious! Thank you so much for posting!
You’re welcome. Spinach is the mildest of the greens in terms of taste so it goes in a smoothie pretty well! Enjoy.