Soooooo, today's recipe is called the Slammin' Sunrise "Green" Smoothie. This one is a goodie. I will add one fun nutritional fact to this post. So, normally, when we eat strawberries, we cut the tops off, right? Weeeeeeell, when you make your smoothies in the VitaMix, you don't need to take them off! The VitaMix will blend them right up. "Why would we want to do that?" I am sure you are asking. I'll give you three reasons: fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamin K (according to the VitaMix Lady). Again ... I do not work for VitaMix or have any connection to them at all ... I just love this freaking machine! Okay ... onto the recipe!
Slammin' Sunrise "Green" Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups organic spinach
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1-2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
Preparation Instructions:
- Blend until smooth and vortex is created in center of blender (VitaMix!).
- Pour and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
- Serve and enjoy!!!
I am headed off to the beach to go for a little walk now. I hope you all have happy and healthy days, and I will be back to write more tonight! Until next time, Gnawers ... take care of you!!!
Thank you for your motivation and recipes! Thank you! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCan't find how to subscribe to your blog. Love this recipe.
DeleteI Love You smoothie recipe! Do you know how many calories des this have and how many servings? Thanks in advance ;))
DeleteThank YOU for being here! I hope you will keep coming back! YOU motivate me!!!
ReplyDeleteI found this recipe on Pinterest and I have to say, it looks delish! I'm looking forward to looking through all of your recipes :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessica! I really appreciate your feedback and that you took time to comment! I hope you find some goodies you like on here! :)
DeleteI, too, found you through Pinterest! This looks delicious! How many servings does this make? Do leftovers keep well in the refrig, or should I reduce the amount of ingredients to make one serving?
ReplyDeleteWelcome! I do love this smoothie ... one of my favorites! This makes 1-2 smoothies. I actually drink the whole thing usually. But, here is a great tip. You can freeze the left overs in an ice cube tray or muffin pan, pop them out, and add them smoothies later! Or, you can simply freeze them in cups and pull them out whole when you want to take a smoothie to work or something. :) Otherwise, yes, I would probably cut the ingredients in half to make a little less. Hope that helps! Thanks for being here!
DeleteAlso found on pinterest. Never heard of psinach in a smoothie...I am so excited to try this!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Katie! I had never heard of it before my sister introduced me to it about a year ago. It such a delicious and sneaky way to get raw greens and a ton of nutrients into your diet! I sometimes recommend that people start with less greens than I typically use, and then work up to as much as you like. I hope it works out well for you. Let me know! Thanks for being here!
DeleteAlso found you from Pinterest. Do you know the macronutrients for this?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Missy
Hi, Missy. Glad you found the blog and happy you are here! The entire 42 ounce blender full (which can be 1-3 servings depending on how big of a smoothie you drink)has approximately 320-450 calories and 7.5 - 11.5 grams of fat (it is the higher figures if you use 2 cups of strawberries and 2 tablespoons of flaxseed). :)
DeleteI do not eat spinach at all, but I think I will try this to see if I can tolerate it :) Sounds like an interesting combination!
ReplyDeleteI think you will really like it, Kaley. Not even a hint of a spinachy taste! You can always start with less spinach too and work your way up. Let me know how it goes!
DeleteYour blog excites me! I also found you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thank goodness for Pinterest! Thank you so much! Having you along with me on the journey excites ME! Thanks for being here, and happy gnawing!
DeleteI love spinach in my smoothies! Thanks for a new smoothie idea!
ReplyDeleteSpinach is the bomb! :) Glad you liked the recipe, and thanks for being here!!!
DeleteI'm clueless on the almond milk.... why do you choose that over milk? I assume it has a benefit?
ReplyDeleteHi, MaryJanes and Galoshes! So glad you are here. That is a great question about the milk. I have decided to pretty much go vegan, which means eliminating all animal products (including milk). I watched the movie "Forks Over Knives", which explains how animal products have had a significant negative impact on our health. Since then, I just can't bring myself to drink it anymore. Research is showing that animal milk is not as good for us as once believed and that it may be linked to serious diseases and health issues. I have decided I don't need that. Some people do not agree, which is totally okay too. If so, you can use regular milk in your smoothies. You can also use rice milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and other mil substitutes. I have just found that I like almond milk the best. :) I hope that answers your question! :)
DeleteI read on another blog that dairy does not combine well with fruit and will cause fermentation, yeast, digestive issues, and will not aid in weight loss. Not sure how true that is, but that's what I read. =)
DeleteHi, Jennifer. I am pretty sure that is not true for most people. I did a little research and asked two nutritionist friends of mine who both disagreed. You can always leave out the milk and use plain water or coconut water if you prefer though! =)
DeleteAlso Jennifer, I do not use dairy, I am mostly vegan. The "milk" used in my smoothies is made from nuts, soy, or coconut, so it would not apply to these. =)
DeleteI make smoothies every morning. How interesting to put the whole strawberry (leaves included) in the blender. I never thought about eating them, I always go through the trouble of chopping the tops off. I will stop putting so much time into my strawberry leaves :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Mrs. AliGal! Pretty neat trick, huh? I am all for a time saver! :) So glad you are here! :)
DeleteMy 11.5 year old is on a smoothie kick. Any way to get in some fresh greens is great. I am going to the store to get spinach. I will let you know what she thinks.
ReplyDeleteI hope it goes well! I bet he/she doesn't even know you snuck those veggies in! :) Let me know how it turns out and thanks for being here!
DeleteI am so glad I found you. I can't wait to give your smoothies a try. Need something really healthy and filling for me in the morning. You are a motivation to me. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you found your way here, Michaela! It is great to have you with us! Just know that you motivate me just as much (if not more) as I motivate you! I think you will like the smoothies. They will fill you up, give you a boost of nutrients, and help you to sneak in those greens! :) Thank you for being here and for commenting! :)
DeleteThis is YUMMY!!!! Sipping on it now. Thanks for sharing. = )
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked it! Thanks for being here!
DeleteWe combine spinach , kale, beets, celery, plum, kiwi, green apple , frozen tropical fruit, mixed berries, sometimes carrots, and half of a banana. We use water. Sometimes in the beginning to train your dead taste buds it's nice to use a small packet of stevia, or agava surip to sweeten it , then eventually it tasts great without it!! And protein powder the sun warrior raw..
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ideas, Melinda!!! Glad you are here!
DeleteI am going to have to try this. This morning I thought I would start to be more healthy so I made myself a kale, spinach, strawberry, cucumber and carrot smoothie with yogurt (plain) and flaxseed. Can you say HOLY KALE!!! I had to literally CHOCK that stuff down. I had a large glass and it took me an hour to drink only 6 ounces before I decided to put the rest in the fridge for later.
DeleteI am determined to drink at least 1 veggie smoothie a day so any help I can get, I will definitely try!
Okay, I want to make this right now but do not have all the ingredients....going to the store in the morning:)
ReplyDeleteI hope you love it as much as I do, Dawn! Let me know! :)
DeleteI do NOT own a smoothie machine. Any reccomendations without spending a fortune???
ReplyDeleteHi, Tina! I know the VitaMix is expensive ... believe me. I questioned for over a year whether or not I should get one! Now that I have one, I do not know what I would do without it. I use it for so much more than smoothies ... soups, dips, sauces, ice cream, chopping, milk, bread ... I could go on and on! That being said, I totally understand if you are not ready or not in a place to buy one right now. You can make these smoothies in a regular blender, but they will not be as smooth. That may mean that you need to use less greens and chop your fruit and veggies ahead of time. You will also need to use ground flaxseed. It may help to use a little more non-dairy milk or yogurt (if you are not vegan) to help the ingredients blend. I hope that helps!
DeleteWhen vitamix is doing a show at costco, that is the best price I have seen them for. If you don't have a membership ask a friend or family that has one.
DeleteGood tip, Herbmom! I am actually a VitaMix affiliate now, which means that I could technically be one of those people doing the shows in Costco. That is not my thing, though. I only became an affiliate because I truly love and endorse their product wholeheartedly and know how it has personally changed my life. I find myself sharing that with others and talking about my VitaMix all the time, so it was only natural for me to go ahead and become an affiliate. I tell you this because the price for the VitaMix when you buy it directly through VitaMix (which is what you are doing when you buy it through this site), is the same price as it would be at Costco. You also get free shipping (worth $25), so it shows up right at your door! Awesome value! I love when people buy one through me, but truthfully, I really just want people to have them. So, buy them wherever you can find the best deal and enjoy!!! :)
DeleteI have a ninja, and I love it! My sister owns the VitaMix and I don't see a major different from my Ninja, and now they are around $40. or get the more powerful for around $100. I don't think you will be disappointed.
DeleteYou don't need an expensive blender. I've been making smoothies for two years - exact same recipes you see here - with a cheap Wal Mart under-$20 blender. Works fine. Do NOT spend a fortune on a blender.
DeleteHi I am a spinach smoothie fan as well, I make mine in a regular Sunbeam blender, start with whole wheat old fashioned oats add some protein powder,(love Jillian Michaels) then about a tsp of cinnamon,(great for sooo many things, throw in any unsweetened frozen fruit, gobs of fresh spinach, lowfat vanilla yogurt, then some unsweetened almond milk, (has 50% more calcium than milk) then end with some herbal tea, (any flavor) I use Yerba Mate, this makes enough for 2 smoothies (breakfast and lunch, I dont do any prepping and the blender gets it good and smooth. the protein powder will keep you full longer I can make this for right around 350 calories and less than 5 grams of fat. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the recipe and suggestions! I appreciate it and know my other readers do as well! :)
DeleteI'm very excited to try this recipe! My youngest son (11) is a very picky eater. I struggle with it since my older two boys will eat anything! I am always looking for ways to sneak veggies in his food. (He's been eating baby food carrots and squash in his spaghetti sauce and tacos for years!!!) I'm going to try this over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI hope it works for your son, Lisa! Let me know how it goes! There are lots of ways to sneak veggies into soups. smoothies. "ice cream", and sauces. I'll try to fit a couple of those in over the next few weeks. I hope you are having a great weekend!!!
DeleteFound you through Pinterest. I made this for breakfast today, cutting the recipe in half. I added some chia seeds and some hemp protein powder. This was super yummy and a great start to the day! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you found the blog and so happy that you loved the smoothie, Courtney! :)
DeleteFound this on pinterest and will give it a try! Can you use frozen spinach or only fresh? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found me! You can definitely use frozen spinach, but I prefer fresh. :) Let me know what you think if you give it a try! :)
DeleteThe frozen spinach worked out nicely. I used fresh bananas and a frozen fruit mix with orange juice (I did not have almond milk on hand this morning). My toddlers loved it as well! Thanks!
DeleteJust made this for my 17-yr-old son and myself... You TRULY cannot taste the spinach, so I will be making these regularly for him. (He's not a veggie lover like his sis!)
ReplyDeleteThough I appreciate your vegan-ness, I make my own yogurt, so will continue to use it. Have you tried beets or carrots in this recipe? I think I will do that this week. Such an easy way to sneak in a little nutrition!
Thanks!
So glad you like them! Yogurt is great too. I am going vegan-ish for awhile, but I am not ruling anything out yet. :) I haven't tried beets because they are the one food I cannot stand. That being said, I think that they would be a great addition if you like them. Lots of people who love beets enjoy them in their smoothies. I haven't tried carrots yet, but I think I will add them to my list. What have you tried and liked? Thanks for being here!
Deletedo u buy the strawberries and blueberries already frozen? or buy them fresh then freeze them? do they have to be frozen?
ReplyDeleteI normally buy the fruit frozen unless I can get a really good deal on fresh fruit. If I use fresh, I usually freeze it for at least 24 hours. You do not have to use frozen fruit though if you prefer fresh. You can just add ice to get your smoothie to the consistency you like. Hope that helps!
DeleteVery similar to the one my husband and I use! Although, since we never freeze our fruits, we use ice to make up for the lack of cold etc. They don't have to be frozen :)
ReplyDeleteGood tip! Thanks!
DeleteHi! I also found this recipe via Pinterest. I have been making a "green" smoothie for awhile now, but had never thought about using milk/milk substitute in it. Today I added some soy milk and it's delicious! I also used kale instead of spinach and added some orange juice and water to make it a bit smoother in my blender. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good. Why does Pinterest say it's inappropriate content? Seriously?
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious! I added chia seeds and a tablespoon of almond butter...mmm! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am allergic to spinach...would it be ok to substitute Kale instead?? I've never thought about freezing my fresh strawberries & blueberries!!! :) I also have seen Fork Over Knives and we are sort of going veganish...eating MUCH less animal proteins...we use Almond Milk like crazy in my house...I wish they made it in a gallon jug!! :)) Thanks a bunch!!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through pinterest...and I must say, you're an inspiration to me! I definitely can't give up my meat-eating habits all the way, but I've decided to eat green and clean (mostly :p). Tried this smoothie at lunch and I loved it, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through pintrest. Can you tell me some other good smoothie recipes? I am completely unable to chew because of arthritis in my jaw joints so I am always on the lookout for new, interesting, and healthy recipes. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteShared your Shake on my FB Wall this morning...FABULOUS! Stay Healthy ~ Darla
ReplyDeleteThankyou for posting this awesome recipe! I love starting my day off with a delicious, healthy shake!
ReplyDeleteIf health issues are still a mystery, consider a blood test for Celiac disease.
ReplyDeleteApparently she (like me) already knows she is flour/sugar/dairy intolerant. It is not a mystery. Just by eliminating them we are healed.
DeleteI found you on Pinterest also. Just got into the spinach smoothies myself...I found one that is really good as well.. 4 Cups Spinach, 1 Cup Almond Milk, 1/2 Cup Greek Vanilla Yogurt, 2 Frozen Bananas cut up and 1 Tablespoon Pnut Butter. Really good! I have also added some berries to it, still good. Enjoy and have a nice day. Can't wait to read more about your smoothies, Lori
ReplyDeleteHoly crap this was good! I didn't have the seeds and need to get in some protein so I added a scoop of strawberry powder. So good! My lunch from now on, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI also found you on Pinterest! I just bought a new juicer and am new to how to put different fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc. together. I am going to try this! I also noticed on one of the comments that you watched the dvd Forks Over Knives...what a great documentary and packed with lots of life saving information! Looking forward to following your blog and see what you will post next!
ReplyDeleteBeen making smoothies for a few months now because even my one year old will drink them! We have one everyday!! I had used out regular blender for awhile and finally decided to take the plunge and get the vitamix! Doesn't take me half as long and is just amazing! My new favorite kitchen appliance! I also use unsweetened coconut milk and it's really good!! Also spinach blended up is pretty tasteless so those who don't like to eat it this is a good way to put it in your diet because you can't even tell! Can't wait to get some new ideas of recipes!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! One thing if you are trying to get your iron to absorb properly from the spinach omit the yogurt or calcium enriched milk. Calcium blocks the iron from absorbing. (They cannot be taken within two hours of each other.) You could use orange juice to help the iron from the spinach absorb. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a delicious fruit drink. I didn’t use milk at all, instead I used water. It is so nutritious.
ReplyDeletejust made this with plain greek yogurt, instead of milk, and a little honey...and no greens (will try next time but didn't have them here today)...it is really great! used the suggestion to freeze excess in muffin tin for tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteIt is super YUMMY! The pic in the blender is much prettier than what it looks like all mixed up. Basically the color of baby poo. For real.....not a pretty drink. But is very delish.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am writing to THANK YOU for referring to me and linking to my website in your REALLY nice article! This smoothie sounds awesome! I have changed my website domain name to www.BlenderLady.com (from Vitamix Lady) and am now called the Blender Lady ;-) Pretty soon www.VitamixLady.com will cease to work. I would be very grateful if you changed the link - I always appreciate the opportunity to share what I know with other Vitamix owners!
ReplyDeleteOh, also wanted to add - LOVE your idea of freezing left over smoothie into ice cubes - I recommend this all of the time. There are so many uses for "Smoothie Cubes"!
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe! Have enjoyed reading all the comments as well. Even cutting the recipe in half it makes a lot so I just put it in the fridge and refill my glass til all the deliciousness is gone. I added a scoop of protein powder and used water because I didn't have any almond milk. Thank you so much for the great recipe!
ReplyDeleteSeriously too much sugar...no one needs to eat/drink 3 cups of fruit and 1/2 a banana....1 cup of fruit and skip the banana.
ReplyDeleteLooks very yummy! I should shift to more healthier food options as this and quit my junk food lifestyle!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the ultimatum of nutrition, the peak of health, what an interesting and tasty mountain is that to climb!
ReplyDeleteYummy! should taste awesome with those blueberries!
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