Green Smoothie Magic - 132+ Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes That Trim And Slim (21 page)

What? Cabbage in a smoothie? Boy, are you in for a surprise. What a way to enhance your nutrition by using yet another green in your smoothies. As usual I am recommending cacao nibs instead of cacao. While cocoa is less bitter, if you want to use cacao, take it easier on the powder by adding small amounts at a time to get your desired result. Carob also gives a great result!

First blend

• ¼ cup almonds
  
• 1 cup of water (almond milk or other nut milk)
  

Then add the following

• 1 banana (frozen or fresh)
  
• 1 cup mild greens
  
• 1 cup cabbage
  
• 1 tsp vanilla or more to taste (I like strong vanilla in this one and place 2 tsp)
  
• Up to ¼ tsp sea salt
  
• ¼ cup cacao nibs (or if you don’t have cacao nibs then add cacao powder to taste, 1 tsp at a time).
  

Ice and water as desired

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63. Strawberry Mint Memento

• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen, hulled)
  
• 1 avocado
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 cup cabbage
  
• 1 cup mild greens (try sweet potato leaves, asparagus lettuce, bok choy, or spinach)
  
• ½ to 1 cup mint
  
• 2 dates to sweeten
  

Ice and water to reach desired temperature and consistency

Recommendation

• Other sweeteners include dried figs, dried peaches or dried apricots (stevia or agave syrup).
  

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64. Carob-Mint Caress

• 1 cup strawberries (frozen or fresh)
  
• 2 tbsp carob powder
  
• 1 avocado
  
• 1 cup cabbage
  
• 1 cup mild greens (sweet potato leaves, asparagus lettuce, bok choy, baby spinach)
  
• ½ cup mint
  
• 2 dates
  
• 1 cup water
  

Ice as desired

Recommendation

• Try this with ¼ cup raw cacao nibs instead of the carob powder
  
• Other sweeteners to try are dried figs, dried peaches or dried apricots instead of dates (stevia or agave syrup).
  

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65. Red Rocket Smoothie

Loads of green yet as spicy red as you wish! This one’s definitely savory. Great with lots of ice on a hot summer’s day.

• 1 cup water
  
• ½ cup red capsicum
  
• ½ cup broccoli
  
• ½ cup cucumber
  
• 1 small chilli (strength can be unpredictable so start with ½) you could use a pinch of cayenne pepper
  
• 1 small clove garlic
  
• 1 tbsp onion
  
• 1 cup rocket
  

Ice and water to desired temperature and consistency

Recommendation

• You could try this one without the onion and garlic
  
• Add basil, some sea salt and cracked pepper
  

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66. Tropical Red Rocket

I like the sweet and savory nature of this one. The mango and pineapple give it that tropical feel. As with anything if you have a preference you can change the proportions or eliminate the onion and garlic. I like the variety (and the nutrition) that this recipe brings.

• 1 cup water
  
• ½ cup mango
  
• ½ cup pineapple
  
• ½ cup red capsicum
  
• ½ cucumber
  
• ½ cup broccoli
  
• 1 cup rocket
  
• 1 small chilli (if unsure start with half)
  
• 1 small clove garlic
  
• 1 tbsp onion
  

Add ice and water to your desired temperature and consistency

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67. CeleryBration

Sounds kinda plain, tastes really great. This one scored 9! Robert prefers to leave out the onion.

• 1 celery stalk
  
• ½ cup broccoli
  
• ½ cup basil
  
• ½ avocado
  
• 2 cups greens (1 mild and 1 strong, or any favored combination. Try spinach along with rocket/watercress)
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 tbsp onion (optional if you don’t like the ‘bite’)
  
• 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  
• Pinch salt
  

Blend in ice as desired

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68. Pineapple Earth-Shaker

I love this adaptable potion because you can play around with it depending on how spicy you love your food and really appreciate the differences. Vary the proportion of strong greens you want to use. You may like to start with 2 cups of mild greens and work your way up on the spice ‘Richter Scale’. Two cups of mustard leaves is not for the feint hearted!

In fact the mustard leaves seem to get spicier the longer I leave this smoothie. On the other hand, 2 cups of watercress is very doable for most people. With the mild leaves I can promise you that this one is another winner from the resident 9 year old (scoring 8).

• 2 cups greens (mild/mild, mild/strong or strong/strong)
  
• 1 cup pineapple (frozen or fresh)
  
• 1 stalk celery
  
• ½ cup basil
  
• 1 tomato
  
• ½ avocado
  
• 1 cup water
  

Ice for temperature, consistency and taste

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69. Pineapple Pesto

A top scorer! There’s something eminently delicious about balancing sweetness with a strong herb like basil.

• 1 cup pineapple
  
• 1 celery stalk
  
• ½ cup basil
  
• ½ cup broccoli
  
• ½ avocado
  
• 2 cups greens (mild/mild or mild/strong)
  
• 1 tbsp onion (optional)
  
• 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  
• 1 cup water
  

Ice

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70. Aromango

You can make this one with either mild or strong greens. Its sweet and savory nature lends itself to both. I am very partial to rocket and watercress for this because of the balance with the basil, lime and mango! The avocado softens the mouth feel.

• 1 cup mango
  
• ½ avocado
  
• ½ cup broccoli
  
• ½ cup basil
  
• 1 celery stalk
  
• 1 cup mild or strong greens (try spinach or try rocket/watercress)
  
• 1 tbsp onion
  
• 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  

Use 1 cup water and some ice to achieve your desired temperature and consistency.

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71. Bright Limey

Bright and fresh with a little sweet and sour going on. Another highly scoring (8-9) smoothie from everyone including my mom, hubby and 9 year old girl.

• 2 apples (no stalk, chopped)
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 2 cups kale (or other mild greens)
  
• 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  

Blend in some ice to reach the desired temperature and consistency!

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72. Classic Pear Smoothie

One of the classics. It’s great to rely on such a simple recipe.

• 1.5 - 2 pears (regular size, no stalk, chopped)
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 2 cups strong greens (or 1 cup mild and 1 cup strong)
  
• 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  

Ice as desired

Recommendation

• Add cinnamon, vanilla and salt