There is a new wave in healthy eating called green smoothies. Smoothies are not a new concept. We know fruit smoothies, such as banana and strawberry smoothies, and smoothie companies such as Smoothie King and Jamba are everywhere. Now smoothies have entered into a new era of going green. Green smoothies are a great and fast way to get veggies into your diet and good for the family.
Why green smoothies:
- help lead a healthy lifestyle
- lots of fiber
- easy
- fast
Another thing that is awesome about green smoothies is that there is not just one way to have them. There are so many variations to green smoothies, I am sure you can have a different one for at least 6 months. Now, if you are thinking about the idea of trying a smoothie, here’s a great recipe to try.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 shot (frozen cube) of wheatgrass
- 1 cups water
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 cup mango
- 2 bananas
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine water and spinach in blender and puree until smooth. Next, add the remaining fruits and blend again. You can add more water (or ice) for desired constituency.
Here’s to your health! And if you have a recipe to share, please let us know in the comments.
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We have an omega juicer and we juice all law! My favorite are the green juices of coarse but iI absolutely love juicing “Apple,beet,pear” mixed together.
You always feel so great after you juiced!
I’m not going to lie, it doesn’t look appealing, but I could get past it for the health benefits 🙂
You can always add more fruit to adjust to your taste, but you may surprise yourself and like it. My kids did!
That is a super easy recipe to get you started. I just know that I could get over the color.
Maybe you could add food coloring for appeal 🙂
Add blueberries to the mix and it’ll change the color from green to a pretty purple. =)
Thanks for the tip!
Green smoothies are my favorite! I love trying different options to make them yummy
I love juicing and new recipes.
I’ve heard a lot about green smoothies, but never tried one. I think I may give this one a try!
This sounds delicious! I’ve been wanting to try some new smoothies. I’ve been trying to eat better. Thanks for the recipe.
The smoothie recipe sounds tasty! Refreshing and good for you
If I discover how to make green drinks taste like Ice-Cream I’d be RICH, rich I tell ya! LOL
The green juice is my fav! I love to add cucumber and carrots!
I love green smoothies! My favorite way to enjoy them is with a touch of blueberry and strawberry mixed in with my baby spinach. So yummy! I really do need to try one with mango, I keep hearing about how good they are.
I love green smoothies. Luckily they taste so much better than they look!
I have heard a lot about green smoothies lately. I really need to get in on it, I could always use healthier foods in my diet.
yummy, we love green smoothies in our home, they are so good for you!
We love green smoothies around here. Speaking of that, you just reminded me that I’m all out of spinach!
Love smoothies especially green ones.. Thanks for sharing!
I love green smoothies. They are so nutritiously dense and tasty. Thanks for sharing.
If you’re someone who’s trying to eat healthy, but don’t like vegetables this is the best way to take them. You get to have your daily does of vegetables quickly instead of dreading over eating them.
I know I should drink more smoothies than I already do. This one sounds really good – love the addition of mango!
i love a good green smoothie! I usually freeze my fruit instead of putting in ice cubes though.
Yum I love green smoothies! Great recipe, thank you!! =)
I’ve only tried one once and it was pretty good. I guess I could go for it again!
I love green smoothies but never had wheatgrass in mine. I have to try it.
I absolutely love green smoothies! And thanks for the reminder that I want to try growing my own wheatgrass…
Yummy I love green smoothies and mango and pineapple are one of the best combos ever.
My kids LOVE eating spinach in their smoothies…so I make them often!
Yum! I love green smoothies for breakfast!
We LOVE green smoothies at our house!! Such a yummy way to get in fruits and veggies!!
I’ve been wanting to try a green smoothie. They sound good!