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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Amy
Apr 22, 2014
Hi Laura-Jane, I was wondering if you have a recommendation for someone who can not have bananas? I see so many beautiful recipes, like this one, and just thought with your experience you might know a trick for replacing them? Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2014
Hi Amy!
I don't have an overall recommendation that works in any recipe, but here's what you need to know:
In most recipes, bananas are used for (A) creaminess and (B) sweetness.
So when replacing, generally, you need to think of both. For creaminess, avocado or cashews are often used. For sweetness, there are tons of options, like dates or agave nectar or other fruits etc.
But for this recipe in particular, you could use strawberries instead of bananas - it will just be a different smoothie :)
Jeremiah
Apr 06, 2014
My girlfriend and I are really excited about your app. We read in one of the comments sections where you recommended that a family of 3-4 just double the recipes. Does that mean all these recipes would be good for 2 people or should we double them as well?
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The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2014
Hi Jeremiah,
The servings, in general, are for 1 person. However, the plan is constructed so that there will be plenty of leftovers to allow the meals to spill over as snacks, meals the next day, etc. Better too little than too much as we don't want you to go hungry :) Also, the first page of each plan explains what recipes should be used over multiple meals
Hope this helps!
annie
Apr 05, 2014
annie's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
I didn't have oranges but I did have Orange Juice, so I added that...Oh MY GOSH, so delicious! Great smoothie! Thanks, Ann
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2014
Orange smoothies really are the best! :)
Tressa Jones
Mar 23, 2014
Tressa Jones's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
Excellent!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Hey Tressa!
So glad you enjoyed :)
Eggy
Mar 14, 2014
Eggy's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
How much does this make?? I was thinking about making it for St.Patricks day.
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Enough for 1 big serving or two small servings
Rachael
Mar 13, 2014
It's my fault for not researching further, but before I went grocery shopping I saw I only needed a blender and food processor. Unfortunately I don't have a fancy blender nor its it in the budget to purchase one now. I'm going to do my best with what I have, but I wish that were specified before the recipe itself.
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The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Hi Rachel,
How did it turn out?
MaryAnne
Jan 24, 2014
MaryAnne's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
I used kale + a 3/4 inch piece of raw peeled ginger root (I wanted something to help me cover up the kale taste). Then I did computer work while drinking it, so I consumed it slowly over about 30 min. to an hour.
WOW! It tasted like Ginger Ale! It got progressively better tasting. Letting it sit or just drinking it slowly lets the Ginger flavor achieve its full flower. GREAT!
The Rawtarian
Jan 31, 2014
Good to know, MaryAnne, and I'm glad you like it!
Rebecca F..
Jan 19, 2014
Monks1979's Review
Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe
This smoothie is great! very tasty & definitely smooth in my vitamix! Skyla loves the flavor & the color, esp when garnished with a dark slice of orange or some red berries
The Rawtarian
Jan 31, 2014
It's always better to share one's smoothies... :)
Evelyne
Jan 19, 2014
Love the flavors of this smoothie!
The Rawtarian
Feb 01, 2014
Glad you like it, Evelyne. Thanks for sharing!
Shannon
Jan 17, 2014
I've added brocolli and cucumber - keeps me full for ages
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The Rawtarian
Feb 01, 2014
Good idea, Shannon. It's important not to feel hungry.
ruby
Jan 14, 2014
Hiyaaaa... I'm just getting started trying out recipes...so far doing great..but I get hung up on the calorie count on everything... this seems like a very high Cal drink...how can I believe I'll stay trim eating this everyday! Help me understand..it's a big mental block
Thx..ruby
The Rawtarian
Jan 14, 2014
Hi Ruby! It's all about balance. This recipe is definitely to be used as a complete meal. In terms of the calories for this recipe, if you only had three green smoothies per day you would still be eating less than 1500 cal, which is not enough calories in a day.
So as a substitute for a meal it's a great option. I know it's hard to change your thinking about food, but calories are only part of the story :)
Desiree
Jan 12, 2014
I love this smoothie! Even my 7 yr old was shocked by how great it is. She was even more shocked that there was spinach in it! Lol.
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The Rawtarian
Jan 14, 2014
Lol Desiree - Glad it was the good kind of shocking :)
Shannon
Jan 12, 2014
Wow, tried it this morning and it' so delicious, I want it every morning!
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