Easy Green Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are an easy way to ensure you are getting your daily vitamins and nutrients. In just a matter of minutes you can have a daily dose of fruits and vegetables whether you are 5 months old or 105 years old. Let your taste and desire for good nutrition determine the best green smoothie recipe for you.
To some, green smoothies may be a bit intimidating but its healthy.
What you add to this determines the taste and nutrition level. For your first green smoothie, I recommend that you just start by adding a few greens to your favorite fruit smoothie. Once you break the ice you will be ready to experiment with different recipes.

The following chart gives you an idea of how to create a green smoothie to your liking and skill level
Tasty Green Smoothie = Green Leafy Veggie + Liquid (H2O) + Fruit + Spices
Just use the table below to mix and match whatever you have in your kitchen to make your first green smoothie.
Beginner

• Green: Spinach
• Liquid (use one) : Fruit juice; Water + 100% OJ concentrate
• Fruit (use one or both): Bananas; Blueberries

Intermediate

• Green (use one or both) Spinach; Kale
• Liquid (use one): Water; Fruit juice
• Fruit (use one or more): Bananas; Blueberries; Apples; Grapes; Dates

Advanced

• Green (use one or more): Spinach; Kale; Bok choy; Collard greens; Cabbage greens; Swiss Chard; Beet Greens
• Liquid (use one): Water; Fruit Juice; Apple Cider; Pineapple Juice; etc.
• Fruits/veggies/spices (use one or more): Carrots; Beets (top & root); Lemon & Ginger root; Pumpkin; Cinnamon; Herbs (mint); Tomatoes

Green Details …
Spinach is a mild and sweet green (as far as greens go) and is easy to mask in taste. It is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, and Vitamins A, K, C and E.

Kale can be a bitter green, but is labeled a cancer-fighting super-food. Make it a staple in your house.
Collards have more of a ‘green taste’, but are a healthy green nonetheless. They have the ability to lower cholesterol and contain cancer-preventative properties.

Blender Considerations …
Your green smoothie experience will vary based on the type of blender you are using. For instance, if you are using a hand blender or small … low power blender like the Magic Bullet … be prepared for small bits of spinach leaves to be left un-blended in the smoothie.
There is a significant difference in the silky smooth texture produced by a professional grade blender versus the chunky lumpy texture of the cheaper lower speed machines. The super high blade speeds produced by top end blenders literally explode the food into small bits versus cutting the food with razor sharp blades. One machine can not be compared to the other, so if you have an opportunity to test one out do take advantage of the opportunity. Especially if you are on the fence about upgrading to one of the more expensive blenders.
Most people find chunks and lumps to be very unappealing and I think this results in them making fewer smoothies. For my family of four the investment in a professional grade blender was a worthwhile investment for producing super smooth smoothies that get rave reviews.

Read more at http://www.vegkitchen.com/front-page/green-smoothies-made-simple/#kspsbP95882xsCRD.99

My personal recipe is:
Banana
Milk
Spinach
Cucumba
Honey (for us sweet tooth :) )
Water ( 2cups)