Often times when people think ‘green smoothie’ they think: ew! yuck! no way! OK, maybe they don’t really think that, but I think the perception of the green smoothie is that it isn’t tasty. That couldn’t be any further from the truth. Honestly, it can be quite delicious! Green smoothies are an excellent way to get in your greens, start your morning {or pre-workout/post workout} on the right foot! The other great thing about them? Completely customizable! Make it how you want to, add what you love, leave what you don’t. Start super basic like this recipe and then work your way up from there!
The Beginner's Green Smoothie
Ever wanted to make a green smoothie but just couldn't muster up the courage? This The Beginner's Green Smoothie is perfect, with just a touch of greens you'll get nutrition without shocking your taste buds too much!
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/3 c. plain Greek yogurt
- Large handful spinach
- 1/2 c. coconut milk or milk of choice
- 1 c. ice
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to your blender. Blend & enjoy!
Need more healthy drink ideas? Check out these other favorites of mine!
The Lean Green Health Machine // Tried and Tasty
The Lean Green Nutrient Machine // Tried and Tasty
The Green Apple Energizer // Tried and Tasty
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
I’m totally stuck in the beginner green smoothie phase. More fruit to greens. I do like the idea of coconut milk in it!
Yvonne
I’ll help you with some great ideas in the coming weeks! I’ve got a really good one that I can’t wait to share – come back and check it out!
Made this today and give it two thumbs up. Also served it to my five year old who swallowed his glass in one gulp and asked for seconds. Loved the banana coconut flavor combination.
Yvonne
Awesome! So happy you liked it! I’ve got another recipe coming {sometime} soon that I REALLY think you will like, you’ll have to give that one a try too!
I love this blog! You take such beautiful pictures. I want to try them all. Even the green smoothies. Haha
Yvonne
Oh Karen! Thank you!! You should give the green smoothie a try, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
I love using coconut milk in smoothies, it really takes them to a whole new level! This green smoothie looks so light and delicious, thanks for sharing!
Yvonne
I like it too – low calorie, but adds a little bit of flavor! Thanks for coming over Natalie, you are so sweet!
I’m one of those people who is like ewww gross. And only because the first green drink I ever had was a Kale smoothie juice that I picked up at the store. Now I had enjoyed many smoothie drinks from the same brand so I thought the kale one would be great. I was wrong. One of the worse things I ever tasted. I think I had nightmares about it. ;)
So I’m looking at your green smoothie and I think I can finally say that I will give them a go again. Yours looks so good and refreshing!
Yvonne
Julie – I’ve got another smoothie I’m posting soon that you would absolutely LOVE! It’s seriously SO yummy you would never think you’d be drinking a cup full of green nutrients. I hear ya on having a bad taste in your mouth.. nothing worse than that! Give it another go, you may be pleasantly surprised!
That looks so good!!! So glad we met at BYBC :-)
Yvonne
Thanks Colby, you are a sweetheart. So glad we met too!