Goin' Green Smoothie

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• MISSYGEEN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  53 of 53 people found this review helpful
  I really like this recipe. Quick tip: Sometimes I buy a lot of strawberries on sale. So, that they don't go bad(which they quickly do) I blend them and freeze them in small individual containers and when I want to make this recipe I have frozen, no sugar added, strawberries. - 3/6/10
  
  
• AUBREYJO
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  19 of 20 people found this review helpful
  THANKS! I have this in my favorites. My girls saw me make this as my after workout snack, and they wanted one after taking a sip. Now, they are asking to have one everyday. They dubbed these, "Incredible Hulk Shakes"... What a great way to get spinach in my kids! THANK YOU! Very filling, too! - 8/27/08
  
  

  Reply from KRAVMAGAGIRL (9/2/08)
  Awww! Glad I could be of help! I love the idea of the "Incredible Hulk Shake" - I'll have to remember that!

  
  
  
• LELLIS99
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  16 of 16 people found this review helpful
  This is so delicious! I accidently created a makeover recipe of it on here when I tried to figure out my nutritional info. The only thing I did differently to this great recipe was to add 2 tbsp of ground flaxseed. Yummy! - 1/13/12
  
  
• CD2542024
  
  
  Very Good
  

  15 of 15 people found this review helpful
  Made something similar this morning. For those who don't think it's filling, you might try adding some oats to the recipe. - 3/27/11
  
  
• GUINEAPIGMOM
  
  
  Very Good
  

  12 of 13 people found this review helpful
  I wasn't too sure about this, but it was yummy. I used 1/2 cup frozen strawberries and 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries and this upped the fiber and antioxidants. Because of the berries, mine wasn't green but this awful purply color with green specks. It looks gross but don't be deceived it's yummy! - 1/23/11
  
  
• HEALTHYCHIC77
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  10 of 11 people found this review helpful
  I've been making this every morning for about a week and it's AWESOME! I was a little worried about the spinach situation, but you really really can't taste it at all (and this is coming from a reformed super picky eater). Delish! Thanks :) - 3/29/10
  
  
• CHEEKY1000
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I love this! To cut back a few calories I only used .5 C of OJ and a whole small frozen banana (I always have these sliced and on hand for my protein smoothies), and 100 grams of frozen peaches as I had no strawberries. I then added ice cubes (until desired consistency). Healthy Icee! - 6/10/12
  
  
• TRISTAN304
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This was a great recipe! My 2 year old loved it and so did my 6yr old(who informed me she wasn't drinking it because she saw spinach on the counter) will make again! - 3/28/10
  
  
• WALLFLOWER88
  
  
  
  

  5 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I have been doing a green smoothie challenge since 1/2/09 and let me tell you I noticed a difference and the smoothie is good. I use 2 types of green--mostly spinach and either kale(good), swiss chard(good) or collard greens (have not tried but have the item). The color is weird but oh so good. - 1/10/09
  
  
• LADYKOOL
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Tastes very good...but not very filling for me :(
  I think I'll stick to solid foods but thanks for submitting this recipe :)
  - 9/29/08
  
  

  Reply from KRAVMAGAGIRL (9/30/08)
  My mom says the same thing! If you want you can try eating a handful of almonds (or other nuts) with it. The fats and protein from the nuts can help you feel fuller longer! Also you get the satisfaction of chewing something - which can help!

  
  
  
• MARTINEZMOM
  
  
  
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  awesome. i love spinach and am always trying to find a way to get it into my kids. never thought of putting it into a smoothie. thanks for sharing! - 3/20/10
  
  
• CD11985618
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I was very skeptical, but it seemed so weird I had to try it! Plus, I'm recovering from a magnesium deficiency (spinach is a beautiful thing) and am tired of salads, almonds, et al. I made a half recipe as a snack and added some natural peanut butter for protein & healthy fat. - 8/8/12
  
  
• AUDRETOBURRITO
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  OMG you can't taste the spinach at all! I upped the spinach to 3 cups and the OJ to 1 cup and it was amazing. This is coming from a girl who hates her beggies - 9/12/10
  
  
• BARBARAINAL
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  this is sooo good! You can't taste the spinach. For those who think it is not filling enough, you may just need to make more. my friend and I drink a large 32 oz. one through out the morning and I am satisfied until lunch. - 7/24/09
  
  
• CD13345029
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Used a frozen banana and some frozen strawberries, added a handful of kale too (as I need to use it up) = turned out thick :) was very good! - 11/23/12
  
  
• SCORNFORTH
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I just tried this smoothie for the first time, I used frozen strawberries and blueberries! Excellent!!!! - 4/11/10
  
  
• BIBELOT
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Tried it with blueberries instead. Sooo good! - 2/4/10
  
  
• PRETTYB0YJ0SH
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Great recipe! Just make sure to blend well. - 1/16/10
  
  
• CMCIRILLO
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is excellent, its really worth a try.. the color get you a bit, but the energy from the drink is truly phenomenal. Great Job OP!!! - 8/29/09
  
  
• GLIMMERM
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I've just discovered green smoothies and this one is great! Its a nice 'on the run breakfast' or anytime snack and an easy way to get in some fruit & veg servings! - 1/6/09
  
  
• TOBICAE
  
  
  
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I chug a smoothie every day before I have to run and take my hubby to PT (he's Army) at 0430. This'll be great to try! I like to alternate sips (time permitting) with Quaker Oatmeal Squares box cereal. The cinnamon flavor is the best :) - 9/30/08
  
  
• LOVELYBONES13
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Despite the weird color, this smoothie tastes awesome! You can't taste the spinach at all! - 9/27/08
  
  
• KAREN42BOYS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  this was tasty! i totally think my boys would love this, too. i figure this equals to 2 vegetables and 2 fruits! lotta bang for the buck! :) - 9/24/08
  
  
• JNADALY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Love this recipe. I really struggle with getting my fruits and veggies in and this helps a ton. Another thing I've been trying to incorporate into my diet is tart cherry juice. Today, I made this smoothie using tart cherry juice instead of OJ and it was delicious and berry-colored! - 6/23/14
  
  
• VGASCON
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Be careful with strawberries as they are often heavy on pesticides. Try to use organic products whenever possible. - 3/13/14
  
  
• DALLAS_HILL
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  OK, cut back a little bit on the spinach the first time. Used oranges instead of orange juice. - 3/9/14
  
  
• MARGINALLY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  These are amazing! It's so nice to find a smoothie recipe that is milk-free and still tastes great. - 1/4/12
  
  
• PRECIOUS1166
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very tasty! Great way to get those fruits and veggies. - 2/22/09
  
  
• LOSER05
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum - 7/18/21
  
  
• ROSSYFLOSSY
  
  
  Good
  
  Tasty smoothie recipe. - 6/15/21
  
  
• CD6913562
  
  
  
  
  Very nice! - 6/15/21
  
  
• JUNETTA2002
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Awesome - 3/29/21
  
  
• BONNIE1552
  
  
  
  
  I make mine very similar to this recipe. - 12/15/20
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  Delicious - 8/21/20
  
  
• KEITATP
  
  
  
  
  I love smoothies!!!! - 7/17/20
  
  
• 2DAWN4
  
  
  
  
  Very refreshing! - 4/18/20
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is my new favorite smoothie. Thanks. - 2/5/20
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 12/21/19
  
  
• KACEYSW
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was good. I froze the strawberries and banana to thicken it and added some cinnamon. - 7/25/19
  
  
• DJ4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  good - 6/30/19
  
  
• ELRIDDICK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thanks for sharing - 5/15/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great idea - 2/16/19
  
  
• ADRIENALINE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I'm not a smoothie fan but this tasted like desert - 7/19/18
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Good
  
  This is ok. I tend not to drink my calories so I gave it an ok. - 3/26/18
  
  
• JOHNMARTINMILES
  
  
  
  
  It looks green but doesn't taste green. Win-win - 2/13/18
  
  
• CHERISHRS
  
  
  
  
  Question - could you use Pineapple Juice in this instead of the OJ? - 1/9/18
  
  
• 1RETSGM
  
  
  O.K.
  
  OK - 11/9/17
  
  
• RAPUNZEL53
  
  
  
  
  Will try. - 10/14/17
  
  
• BABY_GIRL69
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Pretty good and I get my spinach in too. - 9/13/17
  
  
• CD4114015
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  great and easy - 9/11/17
  
  
• CD3802882
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Pretty good! - 9/5/17
  
  
• CKOUDSI617
  
  
  
  
  This was great! If you add 1/8 avocado (adjusting calories and nutrients accordingly), it is creamier and even more satisfying. Thank you for this delicious recipe! - 9/3/17
  
  
• CD17951176
  
  
  
  
  Sounds good! - 9/2/17
  
  
• LOVELY*LADY
  
  
  
  
  :) - 8/28/17
  
  
• PICKIE98
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  It tastes great!! - 8/26/17
  
  
• AJB121299
  
  
  
  
  nice - 8/23/17
  
  
• MUSICNUT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So tasty! - 8/23/17
  
  
• DIANNE467
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this! Was not sure about the whole "spinach" in the smoothie but it is the rage now so I tried. So glad I did. Bought a new Ninja blender and this is so great and versatile. I've dumped in a kiwi and clementines instead of the banana and it is still fantastic. Thanks! - 8/19/17
  
  
• PASTORDAN_ATDCC
  
  
  
  
  Delish! - 6/10/17
  
  
• LIZSPRINGSTEEN
  
  
  
  
  Yum!!!!!
  - 5/4/17
  
  
• CD2693807
  
  
  
  
  sounds good - 3/31/17
  
  
• MBPP50
  
  
  
  
  Pretty good - 3/29/17
  
  
• ALUNAR
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  The look of it may not be appetizing since it's green, but I promise you, this is a really good smoothie! - 3/24/17
  
  
• REBECCATKD
  
  
  Very Good
  
  While I thought it was tasty, my picky kids did not. - 1/2/16
  
  
• UNSTABLEAMBROSE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I loved it! The orange juice gives a tang to the banana flavor. - 8/23/15
  
  
• CD15616929
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I recently started trying out green smoothies, and this is not only simple, but the best one I've tried. Thanks for sharing it! - 6/29/15
  
  
• CD9546577
  
  
  
  
  What alternate juice have people tried? I'd love to try this - - but I'm allergic to Orange Juice. - 5/20/15
  
  
• DEZIROSE
  
  
  
  
  This is my first smoothie I've ever enjoyed without adding yogurt! Very delicious. I was a little hesitant on the spinach, but it was excellent, and I will definitely be making this for myself at least a few times a week! - 1/14/15
  
  
• MAWGI6
  
  
  
  
  This is my first green smoothie. I must say I am impressed. I used a mixture of spinach, kale, chard and carrots. I got it at SAMs. Called Power Greens. I may cut back on the oh next time just because I can be sugar sensitive and never know when I will go into a coma. But all else this is great. - 1/14/15
  
  
• ASHLEYAMBER0710
  
  
  
  
  Yum. This was just what I was looking for thing morning. It was very filling for me. I tossed in a cup full of ice cubes as well cause I love my smoothies cold. It was perfection!! - 2/1/14
  
  
• MRDEEZLADY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I must admit, I was skeptical to try this one... I was pleasantly surprised at how great it tastes. I added ice cubes to mine to make it nice and chilly. I think next time I'm going to add some flax seed as well. For added protein I would suggest adding greek yogurt or vanilla protein powder. - 12/12/13
  
  
• MRSDMK1
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thos is going in my NutriBullet in the near future. Like MissyGeen i freeze my strawberries too..i like my blended drinks cold, unless there's 3 feet of snow outside!!! - 8/30/13
  
  
• MAIZEANDBLUE
  
  
  
  
  Enjoyed it! - 8/27/13
  
  
• JOEMARCHESANI
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I like using a half cup of low-fat soy milk for a creamier texture. - 8/5/13
  
  
• CD12797876
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This looked terrible but I love spinach and often wonder how I can add more veggies in the morning. WONDERFUL! I did replace the strawberries with nectarines which I had laying around and fresh juice from one orange. Again, wonderful! - 7/20/13
  
  
• JOY73YL
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great. I drink many of my fruit & veggies. I start with a small handful of almonds for protein, grind them to powder. then added 1/4 C raisins for blood, 2T flaxseed for roughage, then comes the fun. Usually 2Cs of a combination of fruit and veggies. I try different combinations. GOOD - 7/9/13
  
  
• SUZ1562
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Sounds Yummy - 6/11/13
  
  
• CD13889230
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I tried this with a scoop of whey protein added to it. It was very good but not cold enough to be refreshing. Next time I'll try using frozen strawberries instead of fresh - 6/2/13
  
  
• RECREATING_ME
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was my first try at a green smoothie, and it was great! I worried because I am not a fan of raw spinach, but the banana flavor is what came out the strongest in mine. My 5-year-old son loves it, too - after getting part of mine, he asked me to make him more! - 5/10/13
  
  
• CD13224063
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is almost exactly what I've been mAking for a while. I love them! I also add pineapple and fresh pineapple is especially good. Yummy! I usually add chia seeds and this really thickens it up, especially if left to sit in fridge overnight.
  - 5/10/13
  
  
• VENISEW1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love these! - 5/4/13
  
  
• CD11283527
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Loved it! - 3/17/13
  
  
• NOLEN521
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I often skip dinner, which does not help with my weight loss efforts. This smoothie is so easy to make and tastes incredible! As an added benefit, I include a tbsp of flax seed oil. It is an excellent dinner option...spinach and bananas will never spoil in my home again. - 2/20/13
  
  
• MRSCHEVELLEHOOT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Adding an orange instead of orange juice helps cut down on the sugar. :) - 2/18/13
  
  
• CD13372036
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I really like this smoothie... first smoothie i ever had with spinach and I am surprised, it was really yummy!! - 2/5/13
  
  
• AMI2010
  
  
  Good
  
  Loved it. :) Like everyone else, I made changes to fit my taste-buds.. I used fruits from a bag of mixed fruits and i really packed in the greens. I don't like buying strawberries because they spoil so quickly. - 1/6/13
  
  
• CD13120256
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Me and the wife did not know how these ingredients would come together, but we were surprised! May be the best smoothie we have ever had. - 9/30/12
  
  
• CD13091052
  
  
  
  
  I would love to try this, but I cannot have seeds of any kind. Strawberries I love but as they could kill me, does anyone have a suggestion on what to replace the strawberries with? Thanks - 9/11/12
  
  
• ANNIEAFG
  
  
  
  
  I didn't believe it until I swallowed - but I couldn't taste the spinach. Wow! Made mine w/ water rather than oj and it was delish. I love freezing peeled bananas when they're getting too ripe for me to eat for just such occasions. - 8/30/12
  
  
• CD12759518
  
  
  Good
  
  I want to try this out but I can't put the strawberries in because I am allergic. Does anyone know what else I could use instead? - 8/13/12
  
  
• NOUSJ1
  
  
  
  
  I don't like orange or orange juice but would think this works fine with apple or pineapple juice as well (I just have to check the calorie content). Can't wait to try this! - 8/7/12
  
  
• FITMOMMA4LIFE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  LOVE LOVE LOVE anything that gets my 6 year old to get her veggies!!! - 6/16/12
  
  
• HEALTHIHEATHER
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  seriously delicious! - 5/10/12
  
  
• HEALTHIERHALEY
  
  
  
  
  I enjoyed the smoothie, you definitely couldn't taste the spinach. I'm not huge on o.j. though so that's probably why I am not as excited about it as some of the others. It was a little odd mixing bananas and oranges, for my taste anyway. Next time I will just add the spinach to my morning smoothie. - 5/9/12
  
  
• JCDROLSHAGEN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  very good. I used vanilla soymilk instead of the OJ, then added protein powder to make this a complete meal. - 5/8/12
  
  
• CD12166037
  
  
  
  
  Does anyone know if it tastes just as good with a bit of protein powder mixed in? - 4/5/12
  
  
• MAMMAW497
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  mmmmm ...... gonna try it! - 3/29/12
  
  
• MOMOFTWINS92
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Can't wait to try as I have a coworker who drinks one very similar. Instead of OJ, try peanut butter. (not sure where her liquid comes from but yogurt or skim milk maybe. she didn't mention OJ) It really is good, if you can get past the greenness.
  - 3/17/12
  
  
• CD8332469
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used Minute Maid lite OJ, so yummy! - 3/12/12
  
  
• MARILYNHAWKS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Amazing - Made double with blueberries and we both love it. Certainly no taste of spinach. I feel healthy already. mh - 3/6/12