Sweet Green Smoothie Recipe

This smoothie recipe is close to my heart as a crunchy mama, because it's the first smoothie recipe I could get my uber-picky 9-year-old daughter (now 17 and still loving them!) to eat and actually enjoy.  She swears by it to all her friends now, and loves the fact that she is getting a serving of veggie in every glass (but can’t taste it!)

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1 to 1.5 cups baby spinach

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 5-6 ice cubes

• 3 ounces low-sugar Vanilla Greek yogurt (1/2 small container)

• 1/2 green apple, peeled and cored

• 1/2 banana

• 1/4 cup water (or to taste)

• Drizzle of honey (if needed for sweetness)

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend them on high until smooth (usually about 1-2 full minutes in a regular blender). Serve with a dollop of canned whipped cream on top for a fun extra to this healthy and nutritious smoothie!

Easy to make, no added sugar, and protein-rich for a quick, healthy breakfast option.  You just can’t go wrong with this family-friendly smoothie recipe!  

Weight loss tip: Drink down 8-12 ounces of this smoothie at mealtime for a fabulous weight loss meal replacement that keeps you feeling satisfied.

Got picky eaters in your house like me? Try this healthy green smoothie with them, then let us know...did they like it? You can post here in the comments or over in our free FRESH Start Online Community on Facebook.

If you liked this recipe, we think you'll enjoy these as well:

Berry Nutty Smoothie (Our signature smoothie)

Healthy Homemade Pizza

Berry Nutty Smoothie

I have discovered how to have real, lasting (non-crash-and-burn) ENERGY in the morning - and it's with my Berry Nutty Smoothie! 

This smoothie is full of vitamin, mineral and energy-increasing benefits! It is the answer for morning POWER...raise your hand if that sounds like something you could use!

It’s like drinking your vitamins every morning! 

Only takes about 3-5 minutes to whip up and enjoy...oh, and even my picky kids love it!

Smoothies have been around a long time,

so this idea of a liquid breakfast is nothing new.  There are many variations of healthy shakes - many brands, powders, and formulas to choose from out there. But so many of those are loaded with sugar, additives, coloring, etc...why not go FRESH instead? It's too easy! Like so many of my busy-bee clients, I used to struggle with getting a good breakfast eaten before the busy day started...so this easy, quick smoothie has solved that problem!

Are you ready for more energy in your mornings without the “help” of sugar or caffeine? 

Here you go!

Berry Nutty Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain or low-sugar Greek yogurt

• 1 cup unsweetened almond, coconut, rice, or soy milk

• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (start with less for first couple smoothies)

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries such as strawberries, cherries, or blueberries

• 1 banana for creamier, sweeter smoothie

• 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil or other Nut Butter

• 1/2 cup water (I use Coconut water to get even more energy-giving benefits!)

• 1-2 handfuls FRESH baby spinach or kale

• 5-6 cubes ICE (If berries aren’t frozen)

Instructions

1. Blend at high speed until ingredients are smooth. (Add water or milk as needed to achieve desired consistency!)

2. Makes 2 – 3 medium smoothies

This snack also makes a great meal replacement, afternoon snack, or dessert when that sweet tooth starts calling!  FULL of protein, natural energy and detoxifying ingredients, this smoothie is more than a non-guilty pleasure - it's GREAT for your health!

About add-ins:

Here is a pic of my fave add in for energy and to help heal my deficiencies caused by a severe autoimmune disease. I get it at Walmart for $13!

There’s so many add-in ideas to use, and for you, it should be about what you’re trying to accomplish through your smoothie!

What I mean is, use the goals you have for your health to determine what you should put in your smoothie:

• Are you looking to tackle gut healing? Use a bone broth powder or collagen!

• Need energy, brain clarity or to increase your strength? Add in the one I show you above, OR another protein powder, or even an energy-giving powder, like moringa!

• Looking to fill up on this smoothie, eat less and promote weight loss? Make sure what you add in gives this a protein boost!

This recipe has been kid-approved for years now and my kids honestly ask for it when I get lazy about making it.

Our systems just work better on it! We poop “right,” we have more energy, we keep our weight where we want it, we just FEEL BETTER!

Are smoothies new to you? Or something you've been including in your healthy habits all along? Would love to hear from you in the comments below!

Here’s a quick video on how to make it!