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Two mason jars of green smoothie recipes with grapes, pineapple, spinach, and almonds.

Green Smoothie Recipes: Easy & Healthy Blends

Emma
A collection of nutritious green smoothies packed with leafy greens, fruits, and healthy add-ins. These smoothies boost energy, support gut health, enhance skin wellness, and provide a convenient way to increase your daily nutrient intake.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Blend Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

For Classic Spinach and Banana Blend:

  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For Tropical Green Paradise Smoothie:

  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 frozen mango
  • 1/2 frozen pineapple
  • 1 cup coconut water

For Berry Green Protein Smoothie:

  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

Recommended base ingredients:

  • Spinach mild flavor, packed with nutrients
  • Kale robust green with high mineral content
  • Ripe bananas natural sweetener and thickener
  • Frozen fruits mango chunks, pineapple pieces, mixed berry blends, peach slices
  • Liquid bases almond milk, coconut water, Greek yogurt

Optional boosters:

  • Plant-based protein powder pea, hemp
  • Whey protein isolate
  • Collagen peptides
  • Brown rice protein
  • Chia seeds
  • Hemp hearts
  • Natural sweeteners like maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Pour liquid base (dairy milk or almond milk) into the blender first.
  • Add soft fruits and leafy greens.
  • Include protein powders or supplements if using.
  • Top with frozen fruits or ice cubes.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more liquid or ice as needed.

For meal prep:

  • Prepare smoothie packs by placing ingredients in individual freezer bags
  • Make smoothie ice cubes by blending and freezing in ice cube trays
  • Label frozen ingredients with date and contents

Notes

  • Use approximately 1 cup of liquid for every 1-2 cups of solid ingredients
  • For beginners, baby spinach is recommended as it has a mild flavor
  • Sweet fruits help mask the taste of greens
  • Frozen bananas add creaminess and natural sweetness
  • Experiment with different combinations to find your preferred taste
  • Green smoothies can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days
  • For longer storage, freeze smoothies in ice cube trays
  • Rotate greens and ingredients for nutritional variety
Keyword Energy boost, Green smoothie recipes, Healthy drink, Nutrient-dense