13 Amazing Green Smoothie Recipes
These delicious green smoothie recipes take full advantage of fall flavors.
Fall and winter may not seem like green smoothie weather, but the drinks' detoxifying and fat-burning powers are as hearty as any soup. Our friends at Simple Green Smoothies shared with us their awesome green smoothie recipes that take advantage of fall flavors. If you never imagined sipping a Caramel Apple green smoothie that's less than 200 calories, this is your season.
1
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup pumpkin, unsweetened (canned or fresh)
1 banana
1 pear, cored (can substitue mango)
1 tablespoon cacao powder
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
178 calories, 4 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 211 mg sodium, 37 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 18 g sugars, 5 g protein
2
PUMPKIN SPICE GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup pumpkin, unsweetened (canned or fresh)
1 cup mango
1 banana
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
222 calories, 4 g fat, 213 mg sodium, 45 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 28 g sugars, 4 g protein
3
THANKSGIVING IN YOUR MOUTH GREEN SMOOTHIE
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1/4 cup filtered water
1 cup sweet potato
2 cups mango
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Bake sweet potato at 400°F for 45 minutes.
2. Chill in fridge until ready to use.
3. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
4. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
281 calories, 4 g fat, 244 mg sodium, 60 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 38 g sugars, 5 g protein
4
PUMPKIN DREAM PIE GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup pumpkin, unsweetened (canned or fresh)
2 bananas
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
193 calories, 4 g fat, 212 mg sodium, 40 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 19 g sugar, 5 g protein
5
PUMPKIN PECAN PIE GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup filtered water
1/2 cup pumpkin, unsweetened (canned or fresh)
2 bananas, frozen
4 dated, pitted & soaked
1/2 cup pecans, soaked
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach, almond milk, and water together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
243 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 103 mg sodium, 47 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 27 g sugars, 5 g protein
6
HEALING CRANBERRY CLEANSER GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh kale
1 cup filtered water
1 cup cranberries
2 oranges, peeled
2 bananas
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend kale and water together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
255 calories, .6 g fat, 30 mg sodium, 61 g carbs, 11 g fiber, 33 g sugars, 5 g protein
7
CRANBERRY SPRITZER GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup pumpkin, unsweetened (canned or fresh)
2 bananas
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend kale and water together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
193 calories, 4 g fat, 212 mg sodium, 40 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 19 g sugars, 5 g protein
8
CRANBERRY CITRUS BLAST GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups filtered water
1/2 cup cranberries*, fresh or frozen (*Can substitute cranberries with pomegranate seeds or any type of berries.)
2 oranges, peeled
1 banana
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and water together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
161 calories, .5 g fat, 24 mg sodium, 39 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 26 g sugars, 3g protein
9
PEAR BERRY NUTMEG GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh kale
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
2 cups blueberries
1 pear, cored* (*Can substitute pears with mango.)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend kale and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
188 calories, 3 g fat, 211 mg sodium, 40 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 4 g protein
10
CHAI LIKE YOU GREEN SMOOTHIE
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 pears, cored (can substitute with mango)
1 banana
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon cinnamon
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
216 calories, 3 g fat, 207 mg sodium, 49 g carbs, 11 g fiber, 38 g sugars, 3 g protein
11
CARAMEL APPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1 Granny Smith apple, cored
1 banana
4 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
187 calories, 3 g fat, 206 mg sodium, 41 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 28 g sugars, 3 g protein
12
DAN'S FAMOUS APPLE PIE GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVES 2
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
3 apples, any variety, cored
4 medjool dates, pitted & soaked
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and almond milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
227 calories, 3 g fat, 162 mg sodium, 54 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 39 g sugars, 3 g protein
13
CARAMEL CASHEW DELIGHT GREEN SMOOTHIE
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups cashew milk, unsweetened
2 pears
3 medjool dates, pitted & soaked for 20 minutes in hot water
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Blend spinach and cashew milk together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Nutrition per serving
559 calories, 29 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 54 mg sodium, 67 g carbs, 12 g fiber, 41 g sugars, 12 g protein
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDSEY JOHNSON
RECIPES BY SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIES, LLC
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