This easy green smoothie is my “go-to” green smoothie recipe. It’s simple to make, jam-packed with greens, protein, and healthy fat, and oh-so-delicious!
I’ve shared lots of green smoothie recipes in the past, but this is the one I come back to time and time again. This really is my go-to green smoothie recipe.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may recognize this green smoothie. I’ve shared the recipe a few times but wanted to make it official by posting it here on the blog.
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How To Make My Go-To Green Smoothie
Let me show you just how easy it is to make this smoothie (and why it’s so nutritious!)
- Start by grabbing a big handful of leafy greens and popping them in the bottom of your blender. I love using baby spinach because it’s tender and sweet, but you can really use any leafy green you have on hand. All leafy greens are anti-inflammatory and are packed with antioxidants, so we definitely want to include lots of them in our diet.
- Next up is avocado. Loaded with heart-healthy fats, creamy, buttery avocados are delicious in a smoothie. Avocados are also rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamins B6 and C. They are said to be a natural mood booster.
- Fresh mint is another key component of this smoothie. It elevates the flavor and brings a bright, fresh boost that you can only get from fresh herbs. Plus it’s great for digestion and absolutely delicious.
- Frozen blueberries bring the perfect amount of sweetness without adding too much sugar to this smoothie. They are also jammed packed with antioxidants and add a good dose of energy to this meal.
- Persian cucumbers are small, seedless crunchy cucumbers that contain lots of water and are great for hydration. I love how they add an easy, fresh flavor to this smoothie.
- I love adding vanilla whey protein to this smoothie. It ramps up the amount of protein in the smoothie which helps to promote muscle growth and recovery. You can also use a plant-based protein if you prefer.
- And then finally hemp seeds. Another great source of protein, hemp seeds also contain vitamins, minerals, and plenty of fiber. I love adding them into the smoothie and then sprinkling a few on top for texture.
You will also need some liquid. I usually go with unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any type of milk you love. Water would also get the job done.
If you are wanting to add more green smoothies into your diet, this is a great place to start. And if you’d like some more variety, be sure to check out some of these smoothie recipes as well:
- Sweet Green Smoothie
- Chocolate Almond Butter Cup Smoothie
- Matcha Berry Protein Smoothie
- Hemp and Berry Smoothie
My Go-To Green Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- Big handful baby spinach
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 persian cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh mint about 20 leaves
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (14 grams)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients, except the ice cubes, into the blender. Blend until everything is mixed together and you have a rich, creamy smoothie.
- Add ice and blend again until thick and cold.
- Serve and enjoy!
Comments
Ms. Heidi Keller says
Do you have an apple and oats breakfast smoothie recipe?
Dani says
As of right now, I don’t! But I’ll have to work on one.
Heidi Keller says
Love this recipe! Very light and refreshing drink to have after doing yard work on hot/humid day! Thank you, Dani!
Dani says
Anytime! So glad you enjoyed it Heidi.
Yemane Tsehai says
Hi.
Your smooth is the best and easy not to expensive. Good job i am going to try all.recipes.
Thank you very much.
Dani says
So glad you like the smoothie recipe Yemane. Thanks for letting me know.
Jodi says
This sounds really yummy and I need to re-up my smoothie game! Is there any way to make this more low-carb friendly?
Dani says
You can skip the blueberries since that is where most of the carbs are coming from but then you will be taking away some of the sweetness as well. It would still be could, just a bit more savory.
Annie Stephanos says
Hi Dani!
I LOVED this smoothie and can’t wait to make the others! I can see why you can’t get enough of this one with this beautiful Cali weather!
Annie
Fellow Cali girl and clean eater
Dani says
Hi Annie! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. It’s become one of my favorites 🙂
Sandra Foster says
How many servings is this recipe? Thank you for all your great recipes and tips!
Dani says
This recipe is one serving!
Karen says
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it! I just want to note that the cucumber shown in your video is missing from this ingredient list above, I would imagine it’s a delicious addition (I love cukes in my smoothies)!
Thanks for inspiring my family to healthier eating!
Dani says
Thanks Karen! Off to fix that now 🙂
Debbie says
Hi. I don’t know if anyone will actually reply to this, but is this recipe for 2. I put ingredients in an app for tracking food and it came up with over 588 calories. It’s delicious and would love to have this every day if it’s really 291 calories!
Dani says
My calculations are for the entire recipe, so one recipe – one serving 🙂
Debbie McNamee says
Thank you. I’m enjoying your recipes and videos. Everything I have made so far has been delicious. Hope this will help me lose weight in a forever way of eating way.
Dani says
So glad you are enjoying them Debbie!
Travis says
Thanks for the yummy recipe. It looks like the cucumber is still missing from the ingredient list above. Thanks.
Dani Spies says
Hi, Travis. This recipe uses 1 Persian cucumber which is included in the ingredient list.