In honor of St. Paddy’s Day I thought I’d share my favorite green smoothie recipes here today. You know, because they’re green and I like to be festive when I can. ;) Plus, they’re chock full of nutrients, a great post-workout meal, and they’re just plain delicious. Don’t let the green color fool you, my friends.
Side note about the spinach for those who may be weary: It’s only in there for the added health benefits, and I promise to you- pinky swear!- that you cannot taste it at all.
P I N E A P P L E. B A N A N A.
So for some reason, I have been craving pineapple like a craaaazy person lately. I know, everyone keeps telling me that pineapple supposedly induces labor (but I think this is a crock of bull, and my mother-in-law agrees- although that is not the language she used ;) but I like to live on the wild side I suppose, regardless and thus I have been eating lots of frozen pineapple. I’m obsessed. Can’t stop won’t stop. This smoothie is so simple and I just threw in the ingredients one day and went HOLY COW THIS IS DELICIOUS, and so here it is.
You Need:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks (Costco has organic ones!)
A few heaping handfuls of spinach
You Do:
Blend. Duh. And then thank me, because this delicious creaminess is the best thing ever.
P E A N U T. B U T T E R. B A N A N A.
This one is definitely my go-to green smoothie, and I make it often after a great sweat session.
You Need:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (greek or not, doesn’t matter)
1 frozen banana (I always have a few bananas chopped up and frozen in a sandwich bag in my freezer, ready for smoothies!)
1 Tbsp peanut butter (almond butter would be good too!)
2 handfuls/ cups of spinach (or kale)
You Do:
Add all ingredients in the order listed. Blend. Enjoy!
B L U E B E R R Y. G R E E N. S M O O T H I E.
This one’s really yummy and I like to make it when I’m feeling extra berry-liscious. I’m not sure what that means, but it sounds like a thing, so I’m going with it.
You Need:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (again, the organic bag from Costco)
heaping handful of spinach
You Do:
Blend it all up! Sometimes I’ll add a few ice cubes, but literally only one or two, for a little extra “slush.”
S I M P L E. S T R A W B E R R Y. V A N I L L A.
This is a great smoothie for kids, as it is delicious and they will drink it all up! Plus, if you don’t put a buuuunch of spinach, it’s not even green. ;)
You Need:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup frozen strawberries (you can do fresh, too, I just prefer the slushiness of the frozen fruit in a smoothie)
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (any kind you have- I like Greek)
handful of spinach
You Do:
Blend and garnish with a strawberry on top, because it’s pretty.
T R O P I C A L. C O C O N U T. P I N E A P P L E.
This makes for a great healthy dessert, as well as a smoothie for whenever. Add a dollop of whipped cream for extra yumminess!
You Need:
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 splash of coconut water (not necessary, but I like to add it for extra coconut flavor)
1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
handful of spinach
You Do:
Blend it all together, in that order. Be prepared for mouth-watering deliciousness.
These green smoothies are pretty much on rotation in my house. They are my go-to for when I’m hit with the hangries at 4pm or for after a great workout or even just for a nutritious and delicious breakfast! And in case anyone is wondering, I use our handy Ninja blender and it works amazing. Love that thing. You can also look at this list if you’re looking for the best blender for green smoothies.
What’s your favorite smoothie recipe? Leave it in the comments! I’m always looking to add to my repertoire.
xo
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