I love green smoothies! I love the way they make my skin glow and the way they make me feel. Green smoothies, when made right, do not taste like greens. They all have a sweetness about them that helps with sugar cravings and fills you up when you need it the most. I make mine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a quick snack!
All of these recipes are easy to make and take just a few seconds with a little bit of prepping! If you are not into prepping you can go to GreenBlender.com and they do the prepping for you! I have tried a few of their boxes and have been very happy with the quality of each box. NOTE: I live in the deep South and during the Summer months I would be a little concerned about the quality of the products and produce once it reached my home. Although it has cold packs in each box, I seriously do not see the cold packs I have seen so far lasting very long through our Summers. Definitely not enough to reach my Southern and HOT home!
Kiwi Apple Detox
- 1 1/2 oz collard greens
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 meyer lemon , peeled
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
This smoothie is packed full of vitamins, including Vitamins C, A, and K as well as iron, fiber and anti-inflammatories.
Coconut Cookies n’ Cream
- 1 1/2 oz baby spinach
- 2 pears, chopped ( the ripper the better)
- 1 tsp lucuma powder
- 2 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp hemp seed
- 2 tbsp coconut creamor coconut milk
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup water
This smoothie has the sweet flavor you need to curb your cravings without reaching for a bag of cookies. Full of Vitamins A, K and C just to name a few, as well as fiber, iron, healthy omega-3s, protein and iron.
Pineapple Coconut Energizer
- 1 1/2 oz swiss chard
- 4 oz pineapple
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1/2 avocado, pitted
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
This smoothie is packed full of Vitamin C, Omega-3s and calcium. Not to mention it is fantastic for the immune system!
Honey Orange Citrus Wake-Up
- 1 1/2 oz baby kale
- 4 oz honeydew
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp hemp seed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
This smoothie fights inflammation and is high in fiber. Not to mention, you get more than a day’s worth of Vitamin C in this yummy smoothie!
Sweet Pineapple Kiwi
- 1 clementine, peeled
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 4 oz pineapple
- 1 tsp mangosteen powder
- 3 tbsp almonds
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
This smoothie is packed full of Vitamin C, healthy fats and protein! Mangosteen has been known to fight inflammation and is high in Vitamin C as well!
Apple Chia Refresh
- 1 1/2 collard greens
- 1 cucumber
- 2 oz kumquats
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp chlorella
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
This smoothie is an amazing immune booster and Omega-3s. Chlorella is an amazing source of B-12 which is essential for the health of red blood cells and energy production.
Sweet Potato Mango
- 4 oz sweet potato, chopped
- 4 oz mango
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 avocado, pitted
- 2 tbsp coconut creamor coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
This smoothie is packed full of Omega-3s, fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. This oneis for sure one of my favorites!
Protein Powder or No Protein Powder
I usually add a bit of protein powder to my green smoothie, but you do not have to at all. Each smoothie is already full of nutrients, vitamins and some protein. I like an added boost, especially on my harder workout days. My two favorites are Slim & Sassy from DoTERRA and Shakeology from Beachbody. They both can hold their own and taste great. Neither are just protein powders. They are both packed with extra nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
Extra Add-Ins
I love adding essential oils to my smoothies. Three of my faves are grapefruit, lemon and Slim & Sassy essential oils. I love the flavor and each one has the ability to suppress the appetite, which can be an added bonus.
So there you have it! 7 of my favorite green smoothies! They taste great and are oh-so-good for you too!
Until next time….
~xoxo
Mandi
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