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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Gym mum
Jul 08, 2013
Does this make 2 serves? I loved it and have been doing variations on your theme since I received a blender for Mother's Day ( May in Australia) loving starting the day fueled with yummy green vitamin minerals and energy!
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The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
Nope, a big drink for 1 to keep you going until lunch time!
David Qoolvid
Jul 08, 2013
Great recipe it's awesome, had to use Kale and just one banana. Cinnamon adds a great touch to the smoothie. Muy Rico (Caracas-Venezuela)
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The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
So glad to have you here David! You are a trooper with the kale - I find that kale has the "greenest" (most bitter) taste in a smoothie
Vickie
Jun 30, 2013
I made this for the first time today. Had to make a slight variation (lettuce for spinach) since the store was out, but it's lovely!!!
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The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
So glad the smoothie worked for you, Vickie!
Janet
Jun 24, 2013
I cut out one of the bananas and it was still delicious. I love starting my day with this kind of freshness !
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The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Me too! And I find making one every day gets rid of the "what'll I have for breaky" problem - and I just get to it and make my smoothie. I'm in the groove!
Amber
Jun 21, 2013
Well I learned that I would rather eat an apple than pulverize it in a smoothie. I do not like that texture at all :( but my kids did, so I gave them the first one and made me a new one. Without apple, chia or additional water. It was absolutely perfect and dreamy creamy! I have also never put cinnamon in a smoothie and that was amazing! I will forever add cinnamon to my green smoothies.
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The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Hi Amber, Glad you found a way to make it work for you :) I like a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon in smoothies too. Gives a nice little twist! I feel the same way about adding lemon juice to a smoothie too
Tria
Jun 16, 2013
Pretty simple can't wait to try it!
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The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Hi Tria, If you try it I'd love to know what you think :)
Giulianna
Jun 05, 2013
Cant wait
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The Rawtarian
Jun 09, 2013
Good thing is that this one is quick to make so you don't have to wait long Giulianna :)
Marie-Johanne Bourget
Jun 03, 2013
Hi, I'm not familiar with raw food and I'm surprised that you eat 5 fruits in one meal. I love your internet site...I'm looking forward trying a few of your recipes. Thanks a lot for your generosity.....you always have a kind word for everybody. (from Québec, Canada)
The Rawtarian
Jun 09, 2013
Merci Marie-Johanne :) Je pratique ma Francais. Mais ce n'est pas tres bon! Lol
Sandra
Jun 02, 2013
I added fresh mint and it was fantastic!
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The Rawtarian
Jun 02, 2013
Ooh I love fresh mint too. It's sprouting in my garden right now!
Sandra
Jun 02, 2013
The best!!!
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The Rawtarian
Jun 02, 2013
Sandra :)
Kaitlyn
May 29, 2013
I absolutely love this smoothie and my day just isn't as good without it. I add raw vegan protein powder made with sprouted brown rice to mine. I read a comment on this smoothie being high points and I'm assuming it has to do with calorie counting. When you are eating raw the last thing you need to worry is calorie counting because you are eating pure nutrition and your body knows exactly what to do with it. I also read a study where someone found that even if they consumed 500 calories more by having raw food than they usually would they still did not pick up weight. Nutrition is my rule- if contains nutrition eat it, if it doesn't throw it away
The Rawtarian
Jun 02, 2013
Kaitlyn, you are now a smoothie addict! And that's a good thing :)
totally agree about the calorie counting
Ilene
May 25, 2013
I just started this plan and I enjoyed the moring smoothie. I see why you have it very moring. :) thank you for your apps. They help out a lot .
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The Rawtarian
May 26, 2013
So glad to read that you're enjoying them, Ilene :)
Robin
May 22, 2013
Hi I am experimenting with some raw recipes and will slowly transition. I may not go totally raw but I would like to incorporate more of this into my diet. I have a ninja 1100 will that be okay for the high speed blender? I havent seen you mention it anywhere so was curious. So far it has done a great job on most of my stuff. I would like to get a vitamixer one day - one day ....
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