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I've been trying green smoothies for a while now. But the aftertaste.... yuck. When they are not fresh anymore it is worse. I use water, 2 bananas, 1,5 cup other fruit like pinapple, mango, strawberry or blueberries. Then I add a handful of Kale. Or paksoy. Or lettuce. And I don't like it. I try to. I say to myself it is nice. But there is always that aftertaste. I live in the Netherlands and these greens are the only ones to get organic in Winter. Or endives but that is so bitter. And i've tried green cabbage. Soooo bad :(
I use coconut to make it better, but it does'nt really work. I've tried liquid stevia but that also has an aftertaste. Maybe I have really sensitive taste buds. Does anyone know a solution?
thx Belinda
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Victoria Boutenko has tons of recipes that are delicious!!!! Recommend her books,etc. the Boutenko family is amazing! I am getting into wild edibles and adding dandelions with blueberries to a smoothie of kale and pineapple is yummy! spinach is surprisingly good too when mixed with blueberries...
have you tried different thicknesses? i find that i dislike thicker green smoothies, but if they're thinner (add more water) then i like them better. i usually do a combo like the one you described - 1-2 bananas, 1c other fruit (berries!!), some kale.
have you tried different thicknesses? i find that i dislike thicker green smoothies, but if they're thinner (add more water) then i like them better. i usually do a combo like the one you described - 1-2 bananas, 1c other fruit (berries!!), some kale.
Yep, I also add some lemon (1/2-1) and it takes away the "green" taste (I read about that in one of Natalia Rose's books I think) It really works, as long as your kale isn't TOO bitter in the first place.
Okee thanks! Lemon it is! I will try this saturday. I will also try variations in thickness. Thanks everybody!
i've tried the lemon and it was really good. Then i tried adding dates, and that worked as well! When I used too much lemon, the dates took away the strong taste. Good that they also cover the bitter taste. i will work further on this. Also I used spinach instead of kale.
Coming week; more experiments!!!! I'll keep you informed. Thanks so much for the tips. Will try orange+spinach. Can't find organic romaine.
I will definitely Never use cabbage again!
I find stevia has an after taste I use dates or Agave
I will buy spinach if i find it organic, but as winter comes it will be expensive i think. That is why i tried kale. Will try it again with dates plus citrus though!