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In July, I started drinking green smoothies as part of a detox cleanse. Since then I haven’t purchased my favorite diet soda or the chocolate low calorie snacks I was previously hooked on. These smoothies honestly have changed the way I’ve been eating and drinking for years. I am beyond pleased and I feel so much better.
Have you tried a Green Smoothie?
I have been making a simple green smoothie recipe for weeks now. When I first started I mixed it up quite a bit. Since I don’t have a lot of extra space in my fridge and freezer I’ve kept it simple. I have been drinking usually one green smoothie for breakfast but on days where I splurge at lunch, I drink a green smoothie for dinner too. Snacks now consist of either popcorn or baked snap peas.
Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
- 2 heaping handfuls of greens
- 1 /2 cups water
- 2 handfuls of grapes
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen mangoes (or peaches)
- 1 cup frozen berries (I vary this from time to time)
- soy protein powder
- 2-3 packets of Monk Fruit In The Raw
I mix my water and greens first, then add the rest of the ingredients and blend. This recipe usually makes 3 16oz green smoothies. I drink one and save the other two in the fridge. They don’t last too long in the fridge since they are not pasteurized so I drink them within 48 hours.
I like to use a bit of Monk Fruit In The Raw as a sweetener in my green smoothie. It makes it taste much better. Before I used Monk Fruit In The Raw I wasn’t using any sweetener because the recommended ones online seemed to have a terrible flavor in my opinion. But Monk Fruit In The Raw has a great sweet flavor and no terrible aftertaste.
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This smoothie looks amazing, I’m going to try it!
It is so tasty, Raijean. I love them. I also make one with frozen cherries and cocoa powder too that I absolutely love. I’ll have to share that one on here too.
You and me both. I’ve been having one every morning since I started a detox diet. They are so good for you and very tasty too.
You too, Kim. I started the detox but didn’t want to stop. I’ve been meaning to go to two a day but have a hard time with a family and my love of food so my weight loss hasn’t been dramatic. But I do feel better inside!
I have not tried it or even heard of it, but it does sound really great to me. I like that you used it as a sweetener.
It really does have a great taste. You can find it at your local store near the sugar. No terrible after taste and no guilt!
I have green smoothies everyday. I’ll have to try your recipe to switch things up a bit. Looks good!
You too, Daisy? You need to share your recipe with me!
I have never had a green smoothie. I am very interesting in trying this so I guess I need to pick the stuff up to make it. The Monk Fruit in the Raw sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Tasty, filling, and healthy – I am in love, Rebecca. And yes, try the Monk Fruit In The Raw. If you like using sugar substitutes it will be your new favorite.
My oldest son would really like this recipe the most; Banana Cream Pie, he loves that stuff.
I’ve never thought of putting grapes in a smoothie. What a great tip! Thanks! Thank you for the great giveaway 🙂