Beverages ·
Gluten Free ·
Green Smoothies ·
Raw ·
Smoothies ·
Spring and Summer ·
Vegan ·
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Basic Green Smoothie
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.
Overview
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).
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
Yes, the smoothies are good for up to 24 hours, however, they won’t taste as fresh.
Just bought my blendtec and can’t wait to try this drink for my 5 yr. old. Did you add any water or ice?
I just tried that and it still didn’t break down the seeds :(
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.
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