3 Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes

Since it’s the month of all things green (aka St. Pattys), I’m sharing 3 of my go-to green smoothie recipes. I feel like a smoothie isn’t complete without a couple of handfuls of fresh, raw greens. I put one, or two, or maybe even three handfuls of greens in every morning smoothie I make. In my opinion, it’s the best way to get some raw, green nutrients and energy into your day without having to actually sit there and eat a whole salad. And since salads for breakfast are no-one’s thing, let’s opt for green smoothies instead.

3 vegan green smoothie recipes

Now I know what you’re thinking because I get asked ALL the time… do green smoothies actually taste any good? Well, the colour is definitely a change to get used to, but I promise, you won’t even be able to tell the difference, AND you’ll be getting a full serving of greens for breakfast! I always tell people it tastes way better than it looks but to be honest – it’s probably just me – but I kind of like the look of green smoothies. It reminds me that I’m drinking something nourishing with lots of key vitamins and minerals to keep me energized and healthy. I try to eat as many green foods as I can so when it comes to smoothies, the greener the better! 

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The first smoothie here is my Green Detox Smoothie which basically is a green juice turned into a smoothie. I love my green juices but sometimes I want the fibre too! This green smoothie is packed with detoxifying foods like lemon, ginger, parsley, spinach and cucumber to hydrate you.  Add a couple dates and a very ripe banana and you’ve got yourself a sweet and smooth detox breakfast that is going to make you feel A-MAZ-ING. I love to have this one on Monday mornings to kick start my week.

3 vegan green smoothie recipes

Next up is my Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie. This smoothie is perfect for anyone who is a little weary about drinking greens for breakfast. This smoothie is vibrant with strawberry and banana flavours to overpower the greens, it’s sweet with a touch of tart from the berries. You’ll love it.

3 vegan green smoothie recipes

 Lastly, my Pear Ginger Mojito Green Smoothie. This is one of my recent creations and is definitely a favourite because it has a unique sweet and spicy mojito taste while still packing in a lot of nutrients. I love adding ginger to my juices and smoothies because it has anti-inflammatory properties and helps with digestion. Anytime my stomach is a bit upset, I go straight for the ginger. It’s also a great warming food to eat during the winter months as it will add some heat to your smoothie and help shake off that winter chill. 

3 vegan green smoothie recipes

Now that I have overloaded you with a few green smoothie goodness recipes, get out your blender and blend up some green magic in your kitchen.  Have a wonderful St. Patricks Day and I hope you start it off with a tall glass of one of these nourishing green drinks! 

Recipe

Green Detox Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spinach
  • ½ cucumber chopped peeled if not organic
  • 1 inch ginger root
  • ¼ cup packed parsley
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 dates pitted
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 ice cubes optional
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serves: 1
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Instructions:

Directions

  • In a high speed blender, add in your liquid first and then add in the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.

 

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Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup kale
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ tsp spirulina powder
  • 2 dates pitted
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

  • In a high speed blender, add in your liquid first and then add in the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.

 

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Pear Ginger Mojito Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 pear chopped
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 inch ginger root
  • 1 spring of fresh mint
  • ¼ cup hemp hearts
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton

Instructions:

  • In a high speed blender, add in your liquid first and then add in the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
3 vegan green smoothie recipes

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    20 comments
  1. 5 stars
    I really like these recipes! I had no idea a green smoothie could taste so nice 😆 Just a small correction: the patron St. of Ireland is a man called Patrick, or Paddy for short, not Patty 😂

  2. 5 stars
    Super delicious. It’s very refreshing. I just started making smoothies and this is certainly one I will do again and again. In fact, it may be my breakfast from now on. Thanks for this great receipe!

  3. 5 stars
    GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE
    Tasted really great. My mom enjoyed it too. I think think it’s a smoothie I’d recommend because of the it’s only the banana and dates sweetening it. Thanks lot for sharing this recipe.

  4. 5 stars
    GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE
    Had doubts ,but tasted really great. My mom enjoyed it too. I think think it’s a smoothie I’d recommend because of the it’s only the banana and dates sweetening it. Thanks lot for sharing this recipe.

    • 5 stars
      I just entered the ingredients in My Fitness Pal and here’s what came up:
      Calories: 450
      Carbohydrates 99.8g
      Fat: 6g
      protein: 8.6g
      Sugar: 65.9g

  5. I need green smoothis that are not full of fruit. I love them but I am a diabetic and eat that much fruit. Do you have any good green smoothies without fruit but taste good. I could use some help.

    • To be honest most of my favourite green smoothies I make for myself in the mornings are very low sugar. I have been only using half a banana, cucumber, cinnamon, vanilla plant based protein powder (thats sugar free like Vega), turmeric root, almond butter, LOTS of greens and then if you need it sweeter you could add a date but I like it just as : Hope that helps.

  6. Hello!

    I have tried to make the “Detox Smoothie”, but it became more like a juice. Is it correct that 1 cup equals 250 ml? I am a norwegian girl, so I am not used to use measures like “cup”.

    Thank you for writing a very inspiring blog 🙂

    • Try just eyeballing it and adding less water. To be honest I usually dont even measure when I make mine I just add liquid so it reaches at least half way up the veggies. Hope that helps!

  7. I have never tried a green smoothie that I like – always tastes like liquid salad. I am excited to try these and see if they’re any better 🙂

    • I promise they dont taste like liquid salad! They may look like it at times but they taste creamy and sweet 🙂

  8. This is very informative blog you shared. I really it .Thank you for sharing such useful information.Green vegetables are gives us protein and vitamins.Its is good for health.