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    The Best Green Smoothie

    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    Smoothies are my best food friend πŸ™‚ You can have one for breakfast, you can have one for a snack, you can even have one for lunch or dinner if the mood strikes! Smoothies are a great way to pack a ton of nutrition into one quick and easy meal.

    I love that you can tailor smoothies to suit your exact needs at the moment. Want something light? Stick to fruits and vegetables and choose a light base like chilled green tea or juice diluted with water.

    Need something a little more substantial to tide you over for a few hours? No problem! Choose a heartier base like soy or hemp milk with your choice of fruits and vegetables and be sure to include nutrient dense ingredients like nut butters, seeds, protein powders or oils. You can even play around with the yield! Make a little smoothie, or a BIG smoothie. I always seems to make REALLY BIG smoothies so I usually have to share πŸ˜›

    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    This smoothie is right in the middle of light and hearty. Almond milk is low in calories and protein, so I consider it a light base. Almond milk + frozen bananas creates a lovely velvety, creamy texture. Peanut butter and hemp seeds provide a big boost of protein and healthy fats, not to mention extra staying power and a delicious nutty flavour. A handful or two of fresh spinach adds that green goodness (don't worry, it's super mild!) Add a couple of soft pitted dates for a touch of extra sweetness.

    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    This particular green smoothie is an old stand-by now. I made my first rendition of this smoothie waaay back in 2012 when I first went vegan and started eating healthier and more intuitively. I have loved it ever since! There's no doubt, this is my favourite way to eat greens.

    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    If you haven't tried a green smoothie before, the first one is kind of terrifying, β€˜Does it taste β€˜green’? Isn't it gross?’

    The thing is, you CAN make a gross smoothie. I've done it myself plenty of times! My first time blending kale into a smoothie did NOT go well. (Tip: Blending kale into a smoothie requires a high-speed blender, not aΒ shoddy $10 immersion blender.) Trust me, having to chew the kale in your smoothie is the worst. In fact, it was so bad that I haven't put kale in a smoothie since (and that was at least 2 years ago!)

    So as you can see, one bad experience could have you swearing off green smoothies forever!

    I promise you, this recipe will not scare you off of green smoothies. Even if you don't think you like green smoothies, I 100% believe you will LOVE this one.

    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    This is the green smoothie you need to make if:

    • you've never tried a green smoothie
    • you're want to encourage someone you love to eat healthier
    • you've tried green smoothies and decided they're just awful
    • you aren't a breakfast person or you simply don’t have time for breakfast in the morning
    • you're trying to give up caffeine (this smoothie is weirdly energizing… like SO energizing that I've accidentally quit drinking coffee multiple times (for months at a time!) because I was drinking this smoothie instead.)
    • you tend to feel nauseated/ill first thing in the morning (I get really sick and nauseated in the morning if I haven't had a proper night of sleep. This smoothie is like some magical cure-all for an upset stomach, I can't even tell you how many times this smoothie has made me feel 100% better after drinking it.)
    • you have a β€˜thing’ about textures - this smoothie is super easy to drink, it’s smooth, thin, and just slightly creamy
    • you just want to add another delicious green smoothie to your repertoire

    Now blend away!

    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    PS: Back to the whole "being scarred for life by a chunky kale smoothie thing", if you have a great kale smoothie recipe you'd like to share, I'd love some recommendations!

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    The Best Green Smoothie - Light, mild, and creamy, this sweet green smoothie is perfect for everyone (especially if you're scared of drinking green things!) - ilovevegan.com #smoothie #greensmoothie #vegan

    The Best Green Smoothie

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 21 reviews
    • Author: Brittany at ilovevegan.com
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 -2 servings 1x
    • Category: Smoothie
    • Cuisine: Vegan
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    Description

    A light and creamy green smoothie with a peanut butter and banana base. This green smoothie is super mild making it perfect for beginners!


    Ingredients

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    The Best Green Smoothie

    • 1 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk
    • 1-2 handfuls of spinach
    • 2 frozen bananas
    • 2-4 soft pitted dates
    • 2 tbsp hemp hearts
    • 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
    • 2 ice cubes

    Superfood Smoothie Topping (optional)

    • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 2 tbsp raw buckwheat groats
    • 2 tbsp slivered almonds (or pumpkin seeds)

    Instructions

    The Best Green Smoothie

    1. Combine all ingredients, blend on high until perfectly smooth and frothy.

    Superfood Smoothie Topping (optional)

    1. Combine all ingredients. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon on top of your smoothie.

    Notes

    The superfood topping is great for all sorts of things! Add some to smoothie bowls, oatmeal, cereals, vegan yogurts, salads, etc.

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    Comments

    1. cat

      July 14, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Haven't tried this yet, but surely it is good. I started my smoothie journey in 2012, also, and have found that spinach is definitely the mildest of all greens. Kale... not! But in between is CHARD - almost as mild as spinach, definitely not bold like kale! Plus, it grows easily in my garden, even through winter freezes and cold with a row cover, making it much less expensive than buying a plastic box filled with spinach that seems to disappear too quickly into a number of smoothies, as well as cooked dishes. But I found your recipe looking for something "different" for breakfast, and it is a good reminder of where to start when looking for new ideas.

      Reply
    2. NAVIN DABIESINGH

      December 27, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      Hello,
      Thank you for this recipe. I have a couple questions.
      1) Is there a substitute I can use for hemp hearts?
      2) Can I use fresh bananas as opposed to frozen?

      Thank you.

      Reply
    3. Jacques Owens

      December 21, 2020 at 9:48 am

      I love this, the peanut butter makes this perfect for adding whatever you want. My girlfriend and I make at least one of these everyday.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Colleen

      December 20, 2019 at 9:34 am

      We just purchased a Vitamix wanting to improve our health through diet. This was an excellent smoothie to begin our green journey! We are both seniors and my husband is in his 60s and he loved this smoothie! Thank you for sharing this recipe... my attempts at creating my own green smoothies were not overly successful and my husband has encouraged me to stick to the recipes! 😁

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        January 03, 2020 at 11:17 am

        Yay! The Vitamix is so good, I use mine everyday. I'm happy to hear you both enjoyed this smoothie, it's one of my favourites πŸ™‚ And yeah, green smoothies can definitely end up tasting pretty "healthy"... haha!

        Reply
    5. Jenny

      August 16, 2019 at 3:59 am

      This looks so yummie! Thanks for sharing the recipe πŸ™‚ Happy day!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • William Mueller

        August 24, 2019 at 12:59 pm

        You're most welcome, Jenny! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day yourself!

        Reply
    6. Johnson

      August 06, 2019 at 2:50 am

      OMG! That was amazing, thank you!! I have tried it last night! and the taste was as great as it looks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • William Mueller

        August 25, 2019 at 1:44 pm

        Awesome! You're most welcome, and thank you for trying it out!

        Reply
    7. BlendersLab

      August 06, 2019 at 2:24 am

      Tried it this morning. Delicious!! This kind of recipes definitely helps transitioning.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • William Mueller

        August 25, 2019 at 1:45 pm

        Thank you, we're glad you liked it! Congratulations on making the transition to veganism too - every little bit helps.

        Reply
    8. BlendersLab

      August 06, 2019 at 2:20 am

      Great Recipe! My kids don't like veggies. So they have to be tricked into eating vegetables and this kind of smoothie is the best way to do I think. I have tried other recipes as well. But its the best! Thanks a lot, Brittany!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Emily

      May 30, 2019 at 12:53 am

      Hi there! How many calories are in this smoothie? I love it by the waaayyyy!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        May 31, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        Hi Emily! I've added nutrition info to the recipe, this smoothie contains 595 calories and tons of vitamins and minerals!

        Reply
    10. Sophie

      February 16, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Hi, is it okay to only have this for breakfast?

      Reply
      • Brittany

        March 24, 2019 at 4:03 pm

        Yep! Just be sure to eat a snack if you get hungry before lunch!

        Reply
    11. Monica

      January 28, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      Just made it for on the go drink for my daughter and I! Super easy and amazing taste! I added cinnamon to mine too! Thank you for the recipe!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Claire

      January 14, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      OMG! That was amazing, thank you!! Its going to be a staple in our house now YUM

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Jasmine

      December 03, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      I am starting my Vegan journey and have literally been studying your site all morning! I tried this and the brocolli/tofu recipe with a few tweaks this evening. Everything worked out and did not taste bad at all. I will teak a few things but this will be my meals all week!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    14. Lila

      November 21, 2017 at 3:34 am

      Looks very beautiful! Also I 'd like to show my favorite non dairy one. "Healthy Kiwi Margarita " This is also very amazing one!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kjxfu-7Gvk

      Reply
      • Brittany

        November 21, 2017 at 11:53 am

        Thanks I'll check that out!

        Reply
    15. Luisa

      September 30, 2017 at 11:12 am

      I think this is a great recipe for someone who is a beginner in green smoothies. For me, I thought it was too sweet. But it's a really good starting recipe.

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        September 30, 2017 at 5:31 pm

        Ah yes, that's understandable Luisa! Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it!

        Reply
    16. GillesC

      September 09, 2017 at 1:39 am

      Tried it this morning. Delicious!! This kind of recipes definitely helps transitioning.

      Reply
      • Brittany

        September 09, 2017 at 2:31 pm

        Yay! Congrats on transitioning, I'm so glad you enjoyed this smoothie!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    17. Adrienne Carter

      July 08, 2017 at 7:30 am

      BEST GREEN SMOOTHIE EVER! I have made this four mornings in a row, drinking this as I write, and it is just so creamy and delicious! The flavors are light and I wake up craving this!!! How healthy is this to drink everyday??

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        July 08, 2017 at 8:50 am

        Yay!! Yes, this is still my favourite green smoothie πŸ˜€ And it's totally healthy to drink it every day πŸ™‚ Thanks for commenting Adrienne!

        Reply
    18. Rebeka

      May 14, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      A while ago I blended kale with pomegranate.

      Reply
      • Brittany

        May 14, 2017 at 8:39 pm

        Ooh, was it tasty?? I STILL haven't been brave enough for kale smoothies, haha!

        Reply
    19. [email protected]

      December 23, 2016 at 10:51 am

      I bet you made your own peanut butter with your Vitamix. I never combined that peanut butter with my smoothie, but I'll give a try on this weekend. Really inspiring!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Minyassa

      December 17, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      This IS the best green smoothie! My husband and I needed to get more raw veggies into our diet and I am a whiny carnivore that has to be tricked into eating vegetables, so smoothies were a good way to do it. Got a good blender and have tried many recipes, and this one is the nicest! I've been using stevia instead of dates just because I couldn't get to the store for dates yet, but I can't wait to it with those. I am using kale, and I can't even taste it in this. <3

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        December 18, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        Ah! So wonderful to hear! This smoothie is so mild it's perfect for sneaking more veggies into your diet. I STILL haven't had the courage to put kale in this smoothie but I think you've convinced me, haha. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    21. Chantel

      December 01, 2016 at 10:30 pm

      My first time drinking a green smoothie ever and it was amazing! I can't stop saying "mmmm!" My mom liked it too, which was shocking!

      Reply
      • Brittany

        December 02, 2016 at 10:52 am

        Ah! Wonderful to hear! I'm so glad you both liked it Chantel!

        Reply
    22. Lori Seele

      October 28, 2016 at 6:32 am

      Any suggestions for a durable high-speed blender? I love making smoothies for my kids and we've gone thru several already. I can't wait to try your smoothie recipes!

      Reply
      • Brittany

        October 28, 2016 at 10:56 am

        Hi Lori! I have a Vitamix and I love it. It's pricey but if you've already gone through a few blenders it's probably a good option (7 year warranty). You can buy refurbished blenders from Vitamix for considerably cheaper too.

        Reply
    23. Nikki, Eating Vibrantly

      August 14, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      I love the look of your "beginner smoothie" recipe. I might just have to take it for a spin πŸ™‚

      And I know what you mean about bad smoothie experiences. I once blended kale with pineapple and kiwifruit and it tasted like burnt rubber. Eeewwww!

      But strangely enough, my favourite green smoothie of all time is actually a combination of kale, banana, mango and avocado. I hang out for summer each year for when mangoes come back into season so I can make this one.

      2 leaves (1/2 cup or 30g) black kale (also called cavolo nero, dinosaur kale or tuscan kale)
      ΒΌ avocado (optional)
      Β½ med mango
      3 med ripe bananas
      2 cups (500ml) water
      1 cup (200g) ice

      Sure it's not a lot of kale, but the flavours REALLY work together, and you can always up the amount of kale once you get used to it.

      P.S. This is a recipe I posted on my blog a while back as "Creamy Kale Smoothie" if you want the whole nine yards.

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        August 16, 2016 at 1:15 pm

        Oh Nikki! And kale, pineapple, and kiwi sounds like a great smoothie! Who would have thought it would taste so awful?? Thanks for the heads up, I won't be making that smoothie anytime soon!

        Your kale smoothie sounds delicious. If I can't get hold of black/dinosaur kale, would baby or curly kale be a good substitute? Thanks!

        Reply
    24. Holly

      July 24, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      This was phenomenal! So creamy, I loved it and so did my boyfriend πŸ™‚ 5 healthy stars!

      http://www.authorhollyryan.com

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        July 24, 2016 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks Holly! So glad you guys enjoyed it!

        Reply
    25. Nicola

      July 19, 2016 at 5:00 am

      Delicious!!!! Have finally got my kids to wat spinach too. ?? Do you know how many calories are in this smoothie?

      Reply
      • Brittany

        July 19, 2016 at 1:33 pm

        Sorry Nicola, I don't! You can plug the ingredients into a nutrition calculator like myfitnesspal.com to find out!

        Reply
    26. Aleesha

      April 03, 2016 at 9:39 am

      AH I used to have this exact smoothie minus the hemp seeds and the greens evvvvery morning because it was soooo delicious and I've been trying to eat more greens lately and I'd never thought of making it a green smoothie!! THANK YOU so much, finally a green smoothie I love!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 03, 2016 at 7:04 pm

        Perfect! I hope you love it!

        Reply
    27. Peter from VeganQuotes.com

      February 21, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      This is very similar to a green smoothie I already make. But I'll try yours and compare the two!

      Reply
    28. Kirsten

      January 07, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      I have a latex allergy, & I can't eat bananas (or avocados or kiwi). Is there something else I could use instead?

      Reply
      • Brittany

        January 07, 2016 at 11:30 pm

        Frozen mango is always good! But I'm not sure how well it would work in this recipe because of the peanut butter. I do have another green smoothie recipe that might be a better fit for you: Green Protein Power Breakfast Smoothie You could switch out the banana for more mango or peaches.

        Reply
        • Kirsten

          January 09, 2016 at 9:02 am

          Thank you! I will definitely try the other recipe!

          Reply
    29. Ella

      November 23, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      Hi this smoothie looks great! Could you possibly replace the hemp hearts with something else? Thanks x

      Reply
      • Brittany

        November 24, 2015 at 11:13 am

        Sure! You could just leave them out if you like, if you want to keep the protein high, sub in a scoop of vegan protein powder.

        Reply
    30. Stephanie

      August 12, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      I make a very similar smoothie, just without the dates, and I absolutely love it!

      Last summer I lived off of Kale smoothies, My favorite is made with frozen mango chunks, fresh pineapple (1/2 as much as mango), chopped kale and juice + water (apple or orange are both fine. If you like it less sweet, it's also delicious with water alone). I think it's delicious, hope you like it!

      Reply
      • Brittany

        August 26, 2015 at 2:55 am

        Ooh, thanks for commenting Stephanie! I'll have to try that smoothie asap!

        Reply
    31. Division Claudia

      August 12, 2015 at 5:08 am

      I absolutely adore this recipe!! It is so yummy, creamy & healthy at the same time!! I love green smoothies <3 Thank you very much for sharing this awesome and simple recipe!!
      divisionclaudia.wordpress.com

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        August 26, 2015 at 2:56 am

        Thanks for commenting Claudia!

        Reply
    32. Ally

      August 11, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      I love making my kale juice~ Green grapes, Pink Lady apple/s (or alternative red apple) + kale :9 yum!

      Reply
      • Brittany

        August 11, 2015 at 10:24 pm

        OOoh, I've have to try that! Thanks for the suggestion!

        Reply
    33. Amandine

      August 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Hello, this smoothie looks amazing ! Can't wait to try !
      Can I replace the peanut butter with mashed almonds?

      Reply
      • Brittany

        August 10, 2015 at 3:44 pm

        Sure! As long as you think your blender will be able to pulverize almonds you should be good to go! You can also try soaking them first is you need to.

        Reply
    34. veena

      June 01, 2015 at 6:41 am

      wow! so creamy and tempting drink.. Filling too perfect for breakfast smoothie

      Reply
      • Brittany

        June 01, 2015 at 1:20 pm

        Thanks Veena!

        Reply
    35. Shirley

      May 23, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Smoothie newbie here. Where do I buy hemp hearts and pitted dates? I don't have a blender, just Magic Bullet. Is that ok?

      What other resourcesare good for healthy smoothie recipes? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Brittany

        May 23, 2015 at 6:24 pm

        Hi there! Both hemp hearts and dates should be available at most grocery stores, try checking the produce section and their "natural" section. You can also check out any of your local health food stores. A magic bullet should work just fine!

        I've got tons of smoothie recipes on my tumblr, you can check out some of those here. I find it's best to experiment and find out what you like best in a smoothie!

        Reply
    36. Levan @ MyWifeMakes.com

      April 25, 2015 at 9:07 am

      This smoothie looks AMAZING! I'd actually describe it as luscious cause of what its texture looks like -- and now I'm thirsty! Thanks for sharing this amazing healthy combi. !! ! ! ! !! FIVE STARS of awesome.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 25, 2015 at 10:00 am

        Oh wow, thanks Levan! I really appreciate your comments, they are seriously THE BEST! πŸ˜€

        Reply
    37. Dominika

      April 15, 2015 at 6:23 am

      I love smoothies! Green one looks awesome... πŸ™‚ I'll try it for sure!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 17, 2015 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks Dominika, I hope you enjoy it! πŸ˜€

        Reply
    38. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen

      April 10, 2015 at 8:36 am

      This looks awesome! Yummy, delicious and healthy! Must try this πŸ˜‰

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 10, 2015 at 5:48 pm

        Thanks Olivia! You will love it for sure! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    39. CM

      April 09, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Aside from the great recipes, I really enjoyed this write up on smoothies. Especially the part about the kale--that made my day!

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 09, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        Aw, well thanks Cheryl! I really appreciate that πŸ™‚

        Reply

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