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.
Recipe Photos
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 |
Print This Recipe (PDF)
My Recipe Notes
You do not have any notes. Add some here. Notes are private and are only visible to you.
Add New NoteRelated To This Recipe
FREE Raw Recipe Package
Subscribe to newsletter below. Get the 11 Best Raw Recipes (PDF E-Book Package) instantly.
The Rawtarian Recipes
Latest Certifications
-
AliGamble
New Year Nineteen ChallengeApril 22, 2025 -
kami_kev_5
Low-Fat Raw CleanseAugust 22, 2019 -
Simon
7-Day Raw Summer ChallengeMarch 17, 2018 -
The Rawtarian
7-Day Raw Summer ChallengeAugust 18, 2015
Comments and Reviews
All
The Rawtarian
Jun 08, 2017
:) <3
Nora
Apr 08, 2017
Nora's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
I just wanna thank you a lot ?
The Rawtarian
Apr 08, 2017
My pleasure, Nora :) I'm happy to have you here!
Sara
Apr 01, 2017
I'm starting the Rawkin' 7 day today and am loving this smoothie! I switched lime for lemon bc my juice and lemons disappeared this morning (?) and added some of my nutrition powder. Duly impressed with the citrus, smooth, creamy mix.
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Apr 01, 2017
I'm so glad you're finding success so far, Sara!!
nicolep
Mar 16, 2017
After reading some comments of how sweet this was, I decided to use only one banana & subbed a stick of celery for the second banana. The result was delicious & refreshing & still sweet enough for my 6yo daughter to enjoy!
The Rawtarian
Mar 20, 2017
Love that your 6 year old loved it too, Nicole!
norac
Jan 29, 2017
norac's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
Delicious way to start the day. Easy to make
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Recipes App
The Rawtarian
Jan 30, 2017
Nice job, Nora :)
Lacey
Jan 16, 2017
Is it possible to make this the night before or no? Our mornings and school drop off are always crazy.
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Jan 16, 2017
Here's what I recommend. The night before, chop up all of the ingredients and place in blender carafe. DO NOT BLEND. Refrigerate the carafe. In the morning, blend, pour and rinse clean immediately. Drink :)
PS: I don't recommend *blending* the night before, because it will congeal and get all thick and gummy.
shaanacarolta
Jan 12, 2017
shaanacarolta's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
Your green smoothie is tasty, but it has waaaaay too much sugar. I find it hard to do your programs, because of the constant use of this recipe. When I did the raw smoothie challenge and the basic 7-day challenge for my husband and I, I had to buy dozens of bananas, oranges, and apples. I know you're trying to make it simple, but there have to be some alternatives. When I'm already drinking so much sugar, the raw fruit plate on the same day, the next meal, even, is just too much.
Adding in the chia seeds is good, but there is still not enough fiber to make up for all the sugar. Instead of 2 bananas and 2 oranges, cut down to 1 of each and add 2 extra cups of spinach or another low-calorie green veggie like kale, cucumber, or celery. You will cut 50 calories and nearly 6 grams of sugar per serving, 30% of the 20 in the original recipe. Double the chia seeds, and even though it adds a few extra calories, the total calories per serving will only be 131, and you will make a much more filling, satisfying, and well-rounded smoothie. Total Calories: 131, 25.9g carbs, 14.2g sugar, 6.83g fiber, 4.33g protein, 3g fat
P.S. Definitely add some extra water to account for the additional roughage and chia.
The Rawtarian
Jan 13, 2017
Hi Shanna,
Thank you so much for your wise and thoughtful comment. I love your tweaks and suggestions. I can't say that I disagree with you whatsoever. I like the way you think.
One of my favorite ways of helping my friends and clients make real change (in the form of actually making and eating new recipes, not just thinking about it) is to make it as easy as possible at first. Hence, this meal plan, where you make the same recipe again and again. This is by design, so that you don't have to "think" and you can master it quickly.
Then, I like to say, when it gets boring, that's actually a good thing, because it means you've mastered something and you're ready to step up the ladder and try new recipes and make tweaks to existing ones. Sounds like you have graduated to this level, and that's a good thing!
Trine
Dec 25, 2016
Merry Christmas ?I'm doing raw smoothie week, started today, and noticed the silky smoothie recipe says 3 servings but then 1 large serving yet caloric info seems to be for 1/3 of recipe ingredients. I made 1 recipe and it made about 4 cups. I wanted to confirm is one serving (ie day 1 lunch) is indeed 1/3 of recipe?
Thx
Trine
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Dec 28, 2016
Hi Trine!
Yes, you are correct -
In the app menu plan, you should drink the entire batch (about 4 cups)!
You are also correct, that the serving size when it comes to caloric info is 1/3 of a batch... thus, if you are counting calories, then you need to multiply the caloric info times three.
But generally, just drink up!
Flo
Dec 02, 2016
Usually smoothie s ratio is more about 1/4 fruit versus 3/4 veggie no?
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Dec 09, 2016
Hi! I am not sure I understand your question, Flo - are you saying that this recipe needs more veg?
:)
Etta
Oct 06, 2016
Etta's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
Thanks for the recipe! Although I now have a Vitamix, I successfully made green smoothies with a NutriBullet almost every day for a year before I made the investment!
If you are using fresh fruit and raw spinach, I found it to be pretty easy, although I did have to process it for longer, and do it in 2 batches because the container was quite small--BUT--it works!
I am not saying my Vitamix doesn't do a far better job, and I am very glad I was able to make the investment but it is not NECESSARY for a beginner to go out and drop hundreds of dollars.
I even successfully made banana nice cream in the NutriBullet, and if you give frozen produce a but of time to thaw before blending it CAN handle it.
I made the investment in a Vitamix only after I knew that I would use it almost every day, and often several times a day. So if you want to go raw vegan, incorporating smoothies is a great and delicious way to do it, don't be scared off by the expensive appliances like high speed blenders, juicers and dehydrators, start small and work your way up. I would a blender is the best place to start, and it doesn't have to be hundreds of dollars, just be sure to process greens in the blender longer and see how you like it!
The Rawtarian
Nov 03, 2016
Etta, I couldn't agree with you more!!
Start where you are, I say :)
Haintso
Sep 20, 2016
Now I see why you could drink this every morning. It's so good!!!
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Nov 03, 2016
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Haintso!
Renee
Feb 02, 2016
It says consume immediately. What would the harm be if it is prepared the night before?
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Feb 03, 2016
It won't kill you, but it will congeal and get kinda thick and not very appetizing. Still edible, just a bit... unappealing :) You might need to eat it with a spoon.
Patricia
Jan 30, 2016
OH wonderful! Thanks a bunch!
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Meal Plans App
The Rawtarian
Jan 30, 2016
My pleasure Patricia!
Leave a Comment or Review