Two delicious and simple smoothie recipes
Blueberry Green Smoothie
1 c frozen blueberries
2 handfuls of spinach
1 scoop protein powder
1 c water (cold)
2 tbsp Chia seeds
Ice
This is probably one of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes yet. I forgot to add ice so I had to let it sit in fridge for a bit and while in there it thickened because of the addition of Chia seeds (they expand in liquid). So what does one do when it’s too thick to drink? Pour it in a bowl and eat it up with a spoon. Adding a bit of granola on top makes a nice touch. Yum!
Last week, I made up a mixed berry green smoothie. It was delicious but not as good as today’s blueberry green smoothie in a bowl. I’ll share the recipe below.
But on another topic, I really need a new medium size smoothie maker/blender. I have the Magic Bullet which is my all time favorite BUT it’s small and real hard to put all the green smoothie ingredients in it. My mom gave me her full size Magic Bullet, the Bullet Express so I’ll try that next. My current smoothie maker is on it’s last leg. Might go out with the trash tomorrow.
So here are the ingredients for the mixed berry green smoothie from last week.
Mixed Berry Green Smoothie
1 c Berry Medley
1 c Naked Mango Coconut Water
2 handfuls spinach
1 banana
Splash of vanilla
A little squirt of agave nectar
I did not add protein powder to this one.
The smoothie was tasty but not pretty ha ha
Enjoy!
I love adding coconut water to smoothies! If I had an endless supply, I’d add them to every smoothie 🙂
I never even thought about it until last week and it’s a nice change from almond milk all the time.
I love green smoothies. I am lucky enough to have a vita mix that really makes quick work of my smoothie and I can make a huge batch to share or just have a day of drinking my smoothie. 🙂
Good to hear someone else loves a good green smoothie! I have heard great things about the Vita Mix blender.
Looks yummy! I have never thought of eating my smoothies in a bowl with granola, but there is a smoothie shop near my house that serves smoothies that way…still haven’t tried it.
One thing to consider is trying Coconut Milk instead of Coconut Water. It can make the smoothies a bit creamier. I buy the Coconut Milk Beverage from Trader Joe’s. Unlike the cans of coconut milk (which I use for cooking), this one comes in a box in the same section as the almond milk and soy milk, and it’s more meant for drinking.
I like to mix 1/2 cup coconut milk with 1/2 cup water (so it doesn’t come out TOO creamy), and use it to make some delicious tasting smoothies with a tropical twist!
Janna,
Thanks so much for the great tip about using coconut milk. Never thought of that. Will pick some up next time I hit up Trader Joe’s. Awesome!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy 🙂