Basic Green Smoothie
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This basic recipe is ideal for green smoothie novices. The same formula can be used for any fruits or greens to make a delicious smoothie every time.
Total time: 01 M 10 S
Servings: 5
Calories: 77
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 cups leafy greens*, packed
- 3 cups fresh and frozen fruit**
*If you're a green smoothie beginner, try romaine lettuce and spinach because they have a mild taste. As you adjust to the taste of green smoothies, try Swiss chard, collard greens, kale, and even dandelion greens.
**One of our favorites is 1 banana, 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks or frozen peach slices, and 1 cup frozen mixed berries or frozen blueberries.
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 8 fl. oz.
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 28mg
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 1g
Instructions
- Add water and leafy greens to FourSide or WildSide+ jar and secure lid.
- Press "Pulse" 4–6 times to chop greens.
- Add fruit and secure lid. Select "Whole Juice" or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50-60 seconds.
Notes
The ratio in this recipe is 1 vegetable to 1 fruit, which may be too sweet for some people and not sweet enough for others. If it’s not sweet enough, try adding more fruit or a little noncaloric sweetener (such as stevia).
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I make the same thing everyday and it does help with weight loss and being in better heath.
I really Ike the new wide mouth jar. My machine works so much better and quieter!
(such *as stevia)
; )
you can buy Kale in bulk…it freezes beautifully!
Can you email me recipe with not so much sugar? I’m diabetic.
Thanks
My favourite is 4 pineapple spears 1 1/2 cups frozen mango, 2 cups spinach with 3/4 cup of apple juice. Yummy!
We’ve been making these for a couple of years since we got our Blendtec and stopped taking expensive Vitamin supplements as all we need is right here. Nails are stronger and hair is fuller. We rarely get sick. We fill 1/3 of the 5 side jar with 1/3 fresh pineapple, green grapes, a small banana and a scoop of Chia powder, then pack it tight with, spinach, sometimes mixed with Swiss Chard or Kale and a scoop of ice. Delicious!
I use this basic 1 to 1 ratio all the time and it makes great smoothies. I usually use 3 fruits to 3 veggies and mix it up with whatever I have in the house at the time. Start with 1 c liquid (water, milk or juice). Throw in an extra large spoonful of Greek yogurt then any 3 veggies (1 carrot, 1 large celery stalk and 1 c greens); then 3 fruits (1 orange, 1 kiwi, and 1 c frozen anything [berries, peaches, bananas, etc]). Toss 1 Tbsp of sugar on top and blend away! This makes a lot and fills my four side jar.
Yum!! Even my 8year old son loved it! 1c kale 1cup spinach 1 carrot( could’t find another green leaf) 1banana 1 apple 1/2c strawberry 1/2 grape.
Cant’t live without Blendtec!
A good balance for vegetable to fruit is 3 to 1, 3 veggies to 1 fruit. This helps balance alkaline foods to acidic foods.
Great juice.. yum
This is great as a breakfast smoothie. I add agave nectar to mine.
Should I suspect that any blender can get rid of raspberry seeds? Just got the blendtec and thought they would be gone…Am I doing something wrong?
In general our blenders break down raspberry seeds. If the seeds are an issue, you can blend the raspberries alone to break down the seeds and then add the rest of your ingredients to finish your smoothie.
Why is a vinegar or fruit wash necessary if you wash the produce and it’s organic? Also, what proportion water to vinegar in a vinegar wash?
I make this at least 3 times a week. My husband and I love it as a light lunch!
Organic Produce is whats wrong with the future of America.
I have pancreatic cancer for 4 years had surgery that made me diabetic 1 since I started juicing and smoothie kale or spinach i noticed my diabetic BG level has been great.
I pushed the whole fruit button instead of the smoothie button and my drink is all froth. I just got it. Why did it do this?
Sorry, followed directions exactly, but….don`t work. Germs didn`t mix with chicken, and the machine overheated.
There may have been too much liquid to cause the froth. Try decreasing the liquid or use fruits without high moisture content.
Now that’s a power smoothie!
I use 1c spinach;1c kale; medium avocado; 1 frozen banana; 5 dates pitted;
1t spirulina; 1t chlorella;1/2 t maca; 1/2 t cinnamon; 1/4 t Himalayan sea salt, it will make 2 servings and replace the need for coffee
You tried to blend chicken?
Yes
Can I use my wild side jar for this recipe?
Green smoothies are good. But you don’t want a lot of fruit added in. If you eat kale, rhubarb, or spinach. This could cause kidney stones especialy if you had them before. Sometimes you can get too much green.. the Greens can be replaced with broccoli, green peppers, and cucumbers. Strawberries are low in sugar,so are lemons, and cantaloupe.Fruits high in sugar are mango,Banana’s, and grapes. Make sure u keep greens to a 3:1 Ratio! By using too much of high sugar fruits you aren’t getting the best nutrients. You can sabotage a health drink into a sugar drink.
"If you decide to use vinegar, research has shown that a 3 part water to 1 part vinegar is most effective."
— http://www.bestfoodfacts.or…
I’m looking for a recipe with beets in it. Is there one here on the website? thanks
What makes the foam on top? I notice some pictures have and others do not. Is it an ingredient, setting…??
The calorie count for this smoothie is way off. I medium banana is 100 calories. How do you add another cup of pineapple or berries and end up with less the the calories for the one banana.
Hi, Monica! We have a recipe for a Savory Beet Soup, you can find it here: http://www.blendtec.com/rec… Happy blending!
The calorie count is per serving. The nutritional information specifies the serving size and how many servings are in the recipe. This recipe has 5 servings of 8 ounces.
do you use the whole apple and orange. or do you core/peel these fruits before adding?
Hi i just got my blendtec.I use what i had in the house. Tomatoes cucumber celery half banana 3grapes for liquid ..water with lime juice.heavenly taste really good going to get fresh spinach from the garden for tomorrow. Iwill have to resort to local fruits as i live in Trinidad so i will have to do my own blending. I know it will be fun as i used to juice before but the best stuff was wasted and besides cleaning is so easy with blendtec.
Can I use beet or carrot greens in this?
We recommend coring the apple and peeling the orange.
Sure! This recipe is meant to be a guide for you to create your own smoothies from. :)
Thanks for the info.! However, the high nutrients in the fruits far out way any bad. So to deplete your body of bananas, grapes, mangos I think would be more of a dis-service then a service.
Everything in moderation, and anything too much — is too much of a good thing!
Read Denise Austin’s books, she explains it really well!
we love smoothie, our recipe. 4 spoons coconut milk (unsweetened), 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup mixed frozen berries, 1 cup greens, 1sp. cinnamon powder, 1sp raw coco chips, 1sp vanila, 1sp honey and 1 cup water. Some time we add 1 banana or avocado. My wife and I drink this slowly from morning until noon.
My brother (uses a Vitamix) created a green smoothie concoction that I’ve used for years. I first struggled making a "sludge" using a Ninja until using my new Blentec. A world of difference!
This version of my green smoothie sounds disgusting, but really is incredibly healthy and will do wonders to your body and the resultant bloodwork will provide favorable results:
3/4 c Almond milk, 1 t ginger, 3 chunks ea frozen tropical fruit (pineapple, mango) 1/4 c blueberries, 1/4 apple, 1/2 t cinnamon, 1 or 2 mini peppers, 1 carrot, 1-1/2 inch english cucumber, 2 heaping t flax seed, 1 celery stalk , 3-4 grape tomato, 1 c spinach, 1 c kale, 1 banana and a couple of ice cubes.
Pulse a few times to break down and then select smoothie.
Yields 2 large glasses. I’m not hungry until around mid afternoon. This is probably the most nutrition you can get in a glass and your body will react in a very positive way.
The term organic is sometimes confused with "no pesticides". Organic fruits and veggies are often sprayed with natural pesticides. For example, crysthanthenums have strong pesticide properties. This is why it’s important to wash them with vinegar before using.
Not to mention bacteria or other material that may have been in contact with the fruit and veggies while growing.
@blendtec is there a difference between frozen and fresh fruit? I prefer fresh and try and stay away from frozen.
I was told that the only fruit that could be combined w/ veggies is an apple. Otherwise it does not digest well. These combos sound good but i am questioning the combination
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I only have a wildside jar… Any changes I need to make?
You can use fresh fruit! Just be sure to add some ice to your blend to make it a smoothie. Otherwise, it’ll be more of a juice.
No changes needed, you are good to go! Happy blending!
I am quite healthy, have never used anything but water to clean veggies and fruit for a smoothie
Hi Monica , I always use Raw beets along with Ginger , Large orange , Spinach ,Pomegranate ( half ) juice of lemon or lime .Not only is the colour amazing it tastes Fab , Also some water and ice
Yes, the smoothies are good for up to 24 hours, however, they won’t taste as fresh.
Can this smoothie be made the night before, I am usually up early. I have Mason jars to store if that makes a difference. Thanks
I just tried that and it still didn’t break down the seeds :(
Just bought my blendtec and can’t wait to try this drink for my 5 yr. old. Did you add any water or ice?
My long time nursing friend started me on green smoothies for breakfast. I noticed Jamba Juice has one with fresh ginger so decided to add fresh grated ginger (approx. 1 tsp.) to a blender full of green smoothies. It is awesome! A whole new flavor profile is introduced when this is added. I also substitute 1 C. of OJ for 1 C. of water & add 1/2 banana for sweetness; frozen peaches & frozen mango (1/2 C. each). Fresh pineapple is great as an addition too.
You have some hard-core raspberry seeds!
I grow raspberries in my back yard. Come on you got to be kidding raspberry seeds is an issue. I love the seeds. This is getting kind strange.
Nice recipe but, for me, I need it a little sweeter so I use a Tspoon of organic blue agave, a low glycemic sweetener, about 30 calories, and it works for me.
Small seeds like blueberry and raspberry seeds get under my dentures and it hurts and causes sores so seeds can be an issue. Have a great day!
I just tried your recipe, minus the spirulina and chlorella because we didn’t have any. I also had to substitute the 1/2 teaspoon of macadamia nuts with 1 tablespoon of unsalted cashews. My first attempt failed because I didn’t know I was supposed to add water, since you didn’t mention it. Anyway, my niece suggested. I found adding 1 cup of water and 1 cup of ice was perfect for taste, but I needed to add another cup of water to make it less thick. Anyway, thank you for the recipe as it was delicious.
That’s great! It’s all about making it your own. :)
5 servings of 8 fl oz. For future reference, this can be found in the nutritional information section of each recipe. Have a happy day!
how many servings is this?
No problem – ask us questions any time!
thank you. I should have read more. after sifting thru your site (this was my first visit) I figured that out! Thank you!
Me too. I have been juicing for almost 10 years and have always used water only to wash my fruits and veggies.
Why does this recipe blend using the "Whole Juice" rather than the "Smoothie" cycle? I understand chopping the greens with "Pulse" but not "Whole Juice" to make a smoothie….
If it break down guava seed it will break down rasberry seeds come on you are not doing something right.
I have used flex seed in my smoothie and i find that my smoothie is very thick, anyone ?
In the last 2 years, I have lost over 70 pounds, in part to green smoothies. I started out with them for a few months and I think it helped my body build itself back up. Then I began to use green thickies, which is more like meal replacements. Green smoothies and thickies are a game changer.
We just had our first smoothie. Here is what i used. 1/4 cucumber, zucchini, carrot, 1/2 red apple, 1 cup of water. Tried to blend but needed to pulse I guess first due to the carrot. It was okay but warm. Going to get some ice in it tomorrow.
Happy to hear how green smoothies have made a difference in your life, thanks for sharing!
Sounds good. I have to get the greens then I’m going to try it