Green smoothies are a great way of making sure that your breakfast is packed with nutrients that will keep you strong and healthy. Some people resort to buying their green smoothies on the go.
While this may be more convenient, you need to realize that some stores add too much sugar in their smoothies, and it is no longer healthy.
The great thing is that it is so easy to make these at home! We have some of the best green smoothie recipes and as you read further we have also added some tips on how to make the best green smoothie.
Spinach Smoothie
Most greens smoothies will have spinach as their ingredients. This Spinach Smoothie is not only healthy but is also the perfect detox drink. It is packed with so many nutrients and you will only need five minutes to make this!
You will need some spinach, a banana plus other tropical fruits you have, lime zest and juice, orange juice, and almond milk. Other people also add some protein powder and honey.
All you have to do is blend them and you are good to go!
Basic Green Smoothie
Most people think you need so many ingredients to come up with a good green smoothie. but this particular recipe only uses 4 ingredients but you have not sacrificed the nutritional content nor the taste.
You will need some ground seeds like flax seeds or chia seeds, a half a cup of milk, a cup of your frozen fruit plus a cup of your greens. All you need is to place them all in a high-speed blender and that is it! Quite simple right?
The trick here is to have a balance in your ingredients. You will notice that there is no sugar, that is because the fruits can already provide enough sweetness. we like to use bananas as they are sweeter than most fruits and goes really well with the greens.
Banana Matcha Smoothie
If you are a fan of matcha, then you need to learn how to make Banana Matcha Smoothie. This will only set you back five minutes. Also, if you are not a matcha fan, you can skip it and make a refreshing strawberry banana smoothie.
You will need some frozen bananas, fresh spinach, some flax seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a teaspoon of matcha powder. All you need to next is blend away!
Tips for the Making the Best Green Smoothies
Use spinach if you are not a fan of an earthy taste
Many people get turned off from drinking green smoothies because of the earthy taste. If that is something that. you are cannot quite stomach yet, you can just use spinach in your smoothies first.
You can’t really taste spinach so this is a better option for beginners. As you get used to the taste of greens, you can start using kale as the dark leafy greens are always healthier than light-colored ones.
Use the right ratios
If you are easing yourself into drinking green smoothies for breakfast, it is important to find the right balance of taste. If you use too many greens you may get turned off and stop.
To be safe, you need to be following the 60/40 ratio. This means that your smoothie should have 40% of the leafy green vegetables while 60% will be the fruits.
Blend the greens and the liquid first
This step is very important. While there is nothing wrong with putting them all together, sometimes the greens are not able to blend properly and you are left with chunks of spinach or kale.
You don’t want to be bothered by pieces of greens stuck to your straw while you are drinking right? So what you need to do is to mix your greens and liquids first until you can’t see any more chunks, then that’s when you add your fruits or other ingredients.
Use frozen fruit
Fresh fruits are great, but you know what’s even better? Frozen fruits! Yes, using frozen fruits will not only chill your smoothies (no need to use ice!), but it will also lend a thicker and creamier texture!
Always have some fruits inside your freezer so that all you need to do is take them out and add them to your smoothie.
Here’s a tip to remember though. You also need to choose your combination of fruits well. This is important not just because of the taste but also the color!
If you really want your smoothie to be green, your fruits must be either yellow or red. If you use blueberries or blackberries, your smoothie will already turn people.
Don’t try to combine the two colors together though. The results may be less than appetizing as you may end up with a brownish smoothie instead.
Conclusion
Green smoothies are primarily healthy but you should also watch the amount that you drink. Remember that you have added other ingredients like fruit to it already, and fruits mean sugar. If you drink more than one serving at a time, that’s already a lot of calories.
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I love a healthy smoothie, and the spinach one is def a good try. Will be making it this week, thanks for sharing