The banana, mango and blueberries blend nicely and none of them over-power each other. They effectively mask the celery and spinach. You could use a more potent green than spinach if you wanted to boost the calcium and iron content. Try kale or dandelion.

This smoothie even has rolled oats, which help give it a creamy texture. Soaked chia seeds (you can also use flax) provides a dose of health-supporting omega-3 fats.

This smoothie has 12 grams of protein (add a scoop of your favorite powder to double it) and 72% of your daily recommended value of fiber. It is a large smoothie so if you are not used to drinking this much at one time, you can either halve the recipe or drink half for breakfast the rest at lunch.

Creamy Mango Banana Smoothie Recipe

• 1 large banana, peeled
• 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup mango, peeled and pitted
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 5 small stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of chia seeds, soaked for 20 minutes or flax seeds (freshly ground)
• 2 cups spinach or other leafy green
• 6 ounces of filtered water

Add all the ingredients except for the spinach and celery to your blender and hit the “pulse” button a few times. Next, add the spinach and celery and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

NOTE: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you’ll want to grind the flax seeds in a coffee grinder before adding them to your blender. You do not need to soak the flax seeds.

Nutrition Information

(NOTE: Nutritional information is for 2 teaspoons of chia seeds)

Calories: 507
Fat: 7g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 108g
Fiber: 21.5g (72% RDA)
Calcium: 18% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 4.8mg
Vitamin A: 247% RDA
Vitamin C: 88% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B1 – B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.

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The banana and kiwi in this recipe helps to sweeten the grapefruit. I like the taste of the grapefruit so I didn’t add any additional sweeteners. If you want additional sweeteners I would recommend medjool dates.

Rae’s recipe that she sent me called for the juice from one red grapefruit. I tossed the whole thing in for the extra fiber, peeled and deseeded of course.

Red Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe

• Juice from one large red grapefruit, (or 1 whole, peeled and deseeded)
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds (flax meal)
• 2 bananas, peeled
• 2 to 3 cups of fresh baby spinach
• 2 to 4 ounces of filtered water

Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Nutrition Information

NOTE: If you do not have a high-speed blender, you will want to grind whole flax seeds in a coffee grinder before adding them to your smoothie.

Calories: 394
Fat: 3g
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 94g
Fiber: 15.1g (50% RDA)
Calcium: 16% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 3.7mg
Vitamin A: 383% RDA
Vitamin C: 207% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B1 – B6 and K, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

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Non-sweet fruit and veggies are lower in calories then sweet fruit, so this makes quite a large (42 ounce) smoothie for only 300-400 calories. A smoothie this size isn’t too much for me to drink, but it might be a bit overwhelming if you’re not used to it. If you can’t drink that much all at once, you can cut the recipe in half or make the whole thing and drink half now and half later. Just beware that it’ll be a low calorie smoothie.

This smoothie will provide you with all your vegetable needs for the day and then some!

Hot and Spicy Veggie Smoothie Recipe

• 8 organic vine tomatoes
• 2 large organic red bell peppers
• 1 organic zucchini
• 2 or 3 onion slices (I used white onion)
• 8 large organic celery stalks
• 1 teaspoon flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon dulse flakes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 avocado (optional to thicken)

Blend the tomatoes on high until mixed. This will give you enough liquid to mix the rest of the smoothie since I recommend not adding water to it. Add the peppers and zucchini and blend until mixed. Finally, add the remaining ingredients and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.

Variations

You can add a small clove of garlic to this and it’s quite tasty. Of course, you can make this smoothie non-spicy by leaving out the chili powder and cayenne and using your favorite herbs instead. Dill, oregano, parsley and cilantro would be delicious. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime to add a new twist to the smoothie flavor.

Feel free to experiment with leafy greens too. If you add greens, either replace the celery or reduce the amount of celery you add, especially if you are using chard (due to the sodium content). A couple handfuls of fresh baby spinach, beet greens or even kale would taste good in this. I’d steer clear of using dandelion, arugula or other extremely bitter greens. Greens will boost the calcium, iron and mineral content while providing some additional beta-carotene and vitamin K.

This smoothie has 13 grams of protein, but if you wanted more, you can add a scoop of plain hemp or rice protein powder.

I’ve included nutrition information for a low-fat version of this smoothie below (without avocado).

Nutrition Information (with avocado)

Calories: 376
Fat: 11g
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 59g
Calcium: 26% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 4.4mg
Vitamin A: 503% RDA
Vitamin C: 566% RDA

Nutrition Information (without avocado)

Calories: 296
Fat: 4g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Calcium: 25% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 4.1mg
Vitamin A: 501% RDA
Vitamin C: 560% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B1 – B6, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

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Also, should you still to grind up flax seeds before adding them to your smoothie even if you have a high-powered blender like a Blendtec or Vita-Mix?

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You can use Romaine lettuce or even fresh baby spinach instead of green leaf lettuce. Kale is a good replacement for dandelion greens if they are not available. I sometimes make this smoothie with one cup of fresh or frozen blueberries instead of strawberries.

Makes about 32 ounces or so.

Super Green Meal Replacement Smoothie Recipe

• 3 bananas, peeled
• 1 large mango, peeled and pitted
• 8 large strawberries
• 3 cups of chopped dandelion greens
• 1 head of green leaf lettuce
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 1 scoop of hemp or rice protein powder (optional)
• 8 of ounces filtered water

Add all the ingredients except for the dandelion greens to your blender, (I use a Blendtec) and hit the “pulse” button a few times. Next, add the dandelion greens and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 740
Fat: 8g
Protein: 17g (without protein powder)
Carbohydrates: 157g
Calcium: 53% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 122% RDA
Vitamin A: 1508% RDA
Vitamin C: 328% RDA
Omega-3: 181% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of B vitamins (except B12), as well as vitamin K. It’s also rich in minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

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Creamy Fruit and Kale Smoothie Recipe

• 1 organic banana
• 1/2 large organic apple
• 1/2 large mango
• 1 organic plum tomato
• 2 medium organic carrots
• 1 tablespoon whole flax seeds *
• 4 cups organic kale
• 6 to 8 ounces of filtered water

Add all the ingredients except for the kale to your blender, (I use a Blendtec) and hit the “pulse” button a few times. Next, add the kale and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Makes approximately 32 ounces. Either drink the whole smoothie, share it or drink half with breakfast and the other half with lunch.

* If you do not have a high-powered blender like the Blendtec Total Blender, use a coffee grinder to grind flax seeds before adding to your smoothie.

Kale is a little more bitter than baby spinach, so if you are concerned about the flavor affecting your ability to drink it, try using two cups of kale with two cups of baby spinach. You can also add an extra banana or ripe mango to sweeten it further.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 480
Fat: 7g
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 103g
Calcium: 46% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 70% RDA (men) / 35% RDA (women)
Vitamin A: 2702% RDA
Vitamin C: 508% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B1 through B6, and vitamin K as well as copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

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Studies suggest that bananas may prevent high blood pressure and decrease your risk of kidney cancer. They are also an excellent source of potassium. It’s a great idea to add them to your smoothies!

You wont taste the small tomato you add to this smoothie, but it’s a good source of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may protect against some cancers, aging skin and osteoporosis.

Flax seed can help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to breast cancer. This delicious smoothie is going to pack a powerful nutrient punch!

Vanilla-Banana with Greens Smoothie Recipe

• 2 organic bananas
• 2 inches of vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract)
• 1 Campari tomato
• 1/2 large avocado
• 1 tbs flax seeds, ground
• 3 large organic Swiss chard leaves
• 1 cup organic dandelion greens
• 1/2 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 scoop rice or hemp protein powder
• 6 to 8 ounces of filtered water

Add all the ingredients except for the greens to your blender and hit the “pulse” button a few times. Next, add the rest of the greens and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

NOTE: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you’ll want to grind the flax seeds in a coffee grinder before adding them to your smoothie.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 385
Fat: 6g
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Calcium: 22% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 31% RDA
Vitamin A: 635% RDA
Vitamin C: 116% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate and other B vitamins as well as vitamin K, E, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.

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