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Green Smoothie Inquiry

neskaleeneskalee
in New to Raw

First off: Im new Im new Im new. I have no experience with this green smoothie I keep hearing about.

It seems like sometimes just adding spinach or another green into a primarily fruit based smoothie qualifies it as "green"? What are the qualifications?

Can you taste the spinach amongst the other fruit flavors?

I'm scared of this concept because I keep thinking it will have a grass consistency/flavor (if that makes sense)

Any suggestions for a beginner green smoothie? I'm kind of chicken at this point hehe

Comments

  • neskaleeneskalee

    I'm going blender and food processor shopping this weekend (I need to upgrade) Hopefully wonderful things will come of this. I'm definitely going to try the strawberry/banana/spinach idea. Seems safe enough for my newbie self.

    Thanks!

  • RawKarenRawKaren Raw Newbie

    Try orange juice with spinach. (Search for orange julius on this site). If it is still too hard core for your taste, add a banana. Sorry if this is incoherent, I'm mobile.

  • LaEnsaladaLaEnsalada Raw Newbie

    I think the best green smoothie for beginners is this one:

    1 mango

    1/2 a pineapple

    1/2 bunch romaine

    some ginger (i like to use a lot)

    romaine has a very subtle taste so it's good for beginners and the ginger also masks the taste. The combination of pineapple and mango is so tropical and delicious, my mouth is watering right now. I absolutely love this smoothie and it's definitely my favorite!

  • greenergreener

    The key to beginning chickens is to keep is simple and fruity and use spinach or romaine as they are the mildest of greens.

    Here is a good beginner's recipe:

    2 bananas

    1/2 cup pineapple

    1 handful of spinach

    5 fresh dates

    16oz of water

    Use frozen bananas for that cold slushy feeling.

    More about green smoothies here

    Enjoy!

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