From the looks and taste of it, you’d never know this green super smoothie consisted of healthy greens and wholesome ingredients. It’s is so delicious!
We love our smoothies around here. They’re full of nutritious fruits and veggies AND they taste like a milkshake!
Well, kind of. I actually prefer smoothies to sickeningly sweet, full of high fructose corn syrup and artificial ingredients milkshakes. I love fueling my body with wholesome foods, don’t you?
AND it’s even better when you can’t tell something is healthy because it tastes so good!
This is one of my go-to smoothie recipes that we make pretty often. It’s full of
- Healthy greens—Which contain loads of fiber, not to mention essential vitamins and minerals.
- Avocado—Full of potassium, vitamin K, and like olive oil, is a “healthy fat.”
- Fruit—Blueberries contain helpful antioxidants, a high percentage of vitamin K, and resveratrol which is an anti-aging property. Bananas are full of fiber and potassium. Orange juice is high in vitamin C and other useful minerals.
The addition of frozen blueberries changes the “green” smoothie to more of a pretty purpley color. The sweetness from the orange juice and banana helps to cut out the “veggie” taste too. My kids could drink this stuff all day! They think they’re getting a treat and I know that they’re also getting a boost of nutrients. Another win-win, friends!
It takes less than 5 minutes to whip up this super smoothie! This recipe serves 1-2, so double the recipe if you care to share. You can also make this into a smoothie bowl by topping with some fresh fruit, nuts and seeds! I hope you give it a try!
“Green” Super Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1-2 servings 1x
Description
From the looks and taste of it, you’d never know this smoothie consisted of healthy greens! Full of wholesome ingredients, it’s both filling and delicious! Try it for yourself! Takes less than 5 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 1 frozen overripe banana, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup loosely packed spinach
- 1/2 cup loosely packed kale
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or other liquid of choice. A little more may be needed if it’s too thick.
- 1-2 teaspoons honey, optional
- fresh fruit, nuts, seeds of choice for topping, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and blend together until smooth. Add more liquid and honey, if necessary. Makes 1-2 servings.
- To make a smoothie bowl, pour smoothie into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sliced kiwi, sliced banana, mango, goji berries, almonds, flaked coconut, chia seeds, or hemp seeds are all great choices.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drinks
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I was yelling “yes!!!” to myself while reading the first few lines of your post! lol My fiance came in to check on me to make sure I was okay bahaha I would love this smoothie– great combo of fruits and veggies!
Love easy recipes and smoothies are my go-to breakfast. Gotta love all of the green packed into this smoothie! Beautiful pictures as always!
Thank you, friend! I love smoothies in the mornings as well. I appreciate your kind words, Stephanie!
I love waking up to pretty purple smoothies in my inbox! 🙂 Thanks for adding to my happiness today, lovey! All of this sounds so delicious, the berries, banana + greens and citrus. I wouldn’t want to miss this! xoxoxo
Aww, thank YOU, Mary! That’s such a compliment coming from the smoothie queen too;) Thank you for brightening my day, sweet friend!
The colour is SO inviting. Perfect to get little people tò drink their greens. It is these sorts of recipes I really gravitate towards because they are quick and easy and super family friendly.
Stunning pictures too 🙂
Thanks, Kimberly! Yes, quick and family-friendly are my favorite types of recipes too:) As always, I appreciate your feedback, friend!
Looks delish…love the color! I love easy recipies like this one! Thanks for sharing:-) Now I just need to go buy an avocado and some spinach so I can make one!