Green Smoothie Recipe the Whole Family Will Love
This green smoothie recipe is a keeper! You can use spinach, kale, or swiss chard and it always tastes delicious. Mix up the greens from time to time, depending on what’s ready in your garden. Fresh smoothies like this provide vital nutrients to start your day off right.
I’ve tried many green smoothie recipes, and this is the one I keep going back to again and again. Using lemonade in the base makes all the difference.
The blender I use is the Ninja – it is very powerful, sturdy and does a perfect job. Adding fresh ingredients like lemon and berries makes this recipe a great way to enjoy your greens!
Is a Green Smoothie a Day Good For You?
The benefits of consuming more raw leafy greens are countless. If you incorporate a smoothie into your daily routine, you could see increased energy, glowing skin, mental clarity, improved digestion, and stronger immunity. Green smoothies contain powerful vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
Sometimes I swap out the ingredients slightly to ensure a variety of nutrients throughout the week. I’ll swap the apple with a pear, or the strawberries with blueberries, or swiss chard for kale. Adding a fresh start to your day feels a lot better than reaching for packaged foods like cereals or bars. Be sure to check out our Recipe page for more inspiration!
Green Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale, spinach or swiss chard (packed)
- 1 chopped apple
- ½ cucumber
- 5 strawberries
- ½ lemon (juice squeezed)
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 cups lemonade or cranberry juice
Instructions
- Add greens and juice to blender and blend well.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend altogether.
