Recipe Directions
- 1. Add all ingredients to blender. Place soft ingredients like bananas in first, because that's what I was taught!
- 2. Blend in your high-speed blender until nicely smooth.
- 3. Your green smoothie is ready! Pour green smoothie into cup(s) or a large mason jar for on-the-go goodness.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian I have been a raw vegan for over two four years. And for breakfast almost every single day I have a green smoothie. And I am still not sick of them yet, if you can believe that! I can make them super quickly, and I always keep the main ingredients on hand.
If you have any trust in me believe me when I tell you that in order to make a tasty green smoothie you absolutely must have a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or a Blendtec. Otherwise it'll be chunky and grainy and downright disgusting and you'll have to pinch your nose to get it down. When it comes to green smoothies texture is everything and high-speed blenders are going to take a slightly disgusting chunky mixture and turn it into a silky smoothie like the one in this photo that actually tastes delicious--like a treat. Texture is everything when it comes to this green smoothie recipe.
This may not be the most exciting green smoothie recipe in the world, but it's what I have for breakfast almost every morning so I figured that you'd like to know what I have for breaky! What I like about it as well is that it's not too expensive, since bananas are inexpensive here in Canada.
To clean your blender: Add 1-2 cups of water into your blender immediately and blend again to aid in cleaning process. Take carafe to sink and finish rinsing/cleaning blender right away. I am not a good housekeeper but the one rule in my house is to NEVER let the Vitamix carafe sit uncleaned. NEVER! Why? Because then if I'm lazy later on and it's not clean then I won't use it, then I won't know what to make, and I'll just eat nuts for dinner because I'm too lazy to clean the blender. NEVER store recipes in your blender for this reason. :)
This recipe makes quite a large green smoothie, it's a perfect breakfast for 1 person. This is my go-to breakfast.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Fat, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- This recipe is a good source of Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Riboflavin.
Amounts per 240 g (8 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 | 6 % |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4 % |
| Fat | 0.53 g | 1 % |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g | 11 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 15 % |
| Sugars | 20 g | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 4 % |
| Iron | 0.67 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 11 mg |
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The Rawtarian
Aug 30, 2012
I am the same! I will have the same thing every day for like a month, and then one day I go - nope, no more! And then I go on to the next thing :) And have that everyday for a long time
Christen
Aug 30, 2012
What is your current breakfast staple? Is there another smoothie that you've moved on to for now?
The Rawtarian
Aug 30, 2012
I am really budget-conscious right now and this is what I have most mornings. It's boring but it is pretty cheap and tastes good in my high-speed blender: 1 banana, 1 orange, 1 apple, romaine lettuce, water + 3 cubes ice. Plus, then I don't have to "think" about it
Christen
Aug 30, 2012
That sounds like my kind of recipe... easy and with few ingredients. Thank you!!!
A king
Jun 12, 2012
Are the chia seeds supposed to be soaked first or added dry?
The Rawtarian
Aug 30, 2012
dry
Kirsten
Feb 08, 2013
I was told by my naturopath that chia seeds are only beneficial if you soak them..
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2013
Hi Kirsten, you can soak them first if you like
Stuart
Jun 10, 2012
This is high points for one meal. Probably it would be okay if I eat a light dinner, or should I just use half of the recipe for breakfast? Do you recommend three squares a day or more meals?
The Rawtarian
Aug 30, 2012
Eat when you're hungry. Eat healthy, whole plant foods. Done!
You need to eat this whole recipe for breakfast, otherwise you would be hungry again in 45 minutes!
Mom Photographer
Jun 09, 2012
Your recipe sounds delish!
I love smoothies. I do, too, start my day with a glass of a green smoothie. Lately, for dinner there is a beet smoothie. It's not completely raw, though, as I steam the beet for a little. that way it's more sweet and very good in smoothies :)
Becky
May 29, 2012
I am wanting to try to make this tomorrow am but I don't have any chia or hemp seeds, are they necessary or can I omit them ?? Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
not necessary, you can omit in this recipe
rebecca
May 22, 2012
Lovejuicing, buttime comsuming onmy schedule, will making smoothies cause me to gain weight, wanting to lose 40 lbs, just curious
The Rawtarian
May 27, 2012
yes, sure. just make sure you are getting enough calories because if you don't eat enough it's not sustainable and you will crash.
I actually prefer smoothies over juicing because it's cheaper, quicker (less cleanup) and plus you get all the fibre etc of the fruit and veg
Cameron
May 15, 2012
I know the Vitamix is expensive. I have one but didn't buy it, it's a hand me down from my father in law. He bought it in 1991. Still going strong after 21 years. It is one of the old ones with a stainless steel container (I wonder why they don't make those anymore?).
If you can, it is really worth the investment. I use mine about 9 times a week.
21 years. What can you buy that will last 21 years?
cherrie
Apr 11, 2012
I just bought me some Garden of Life RAW Meal Replacement
Wish I would of bought it at the Garden of Life site instread of going to earth fare, it was almost 60 bucks for the same stuff.. i havnt tried it yet, but there is so many great benifits to it. Sounds so healthy. I think i am going to take your recipe for the green smoothie and add the raw meal replacement to it for breakfast... I am going to be a newbe at this going raw diet/lifestyle. I am so excited about it.. I just dont know what i am doing, lol...
Maybe you could list a couple of samples of what a typical day looks like.. umm an easy starter day for someone who doesnt have any kind of kitchen stuff except a crappy blender, lol.. You had sent me something on FB, but i seem to have lost it, so if you could help me out here, it would be awesome. thanks
Alexandra Munoz
Apr 09, 2012
An investment on a Vitamix is so worth it. I bought mine used (it's a commercial style) in 1997 and it still works wonderfully! Save the money and invest in yourself!
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
Amen Alexandra! <3
Lois Ridley
Mar 13, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed your podcast explaining how to make this smoothie. I don't have a Vitamix YET but I find green smoothies yummy. I like the the thicker texture actually. My teen dd helps me out and is brave with the veggies and adds many but hates the seedy nature of the smoothies when we add raspberries.
Looking forward to your future podcasts.
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
Hi Lois, if you try strawberries instead they won't have that seedy texture. Thanks for listening!
MyMove
Mar 12, 2012
I love smoothies, especially green smoothies! They make me feel so healthy and I don't feel guilty about "snacking" on them. I try to take it a step further on the "greenness" by growing my own organic vegetables for the ingredients. I'm going to try out your recipe within the next week. Yay for new recipes!
The Rawtarian
Mar 12, 2012
Great! Let me know what you think. :)
Jenny
Feb 29, 2012
Walked in today and found washed organic baby kale in a large bag @ Costco for 4.49!!! Miracles do happen :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2012
Yay for miracles!
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