Best Editors Favorite Green Smoothie Recipes

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GREEN SMOOTHIE



Green Smoothie image

This pretty green smoothie is packed with fiber, vitamin C and lutein (which may be good for eyesight). Keep frozen grapes in your freezer so you can whirl this up in a pinch for breakfast or for a healthy refresher any time of day.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, plus a pineapple wedge for garnish
1 cup packed chopped kale (stems removed)
1 cup frozen green grapes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed

Steps:

  • Put the pineapple, kale, frozen grapes, lemon juice, ginger and flaxseed into a blender. Blend on high until very smooth, turning off the blender and pushing down on the ingredients with a spatula or wooden spoon as needed to help the blending process. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if needed to adjust consistency. Pour into a glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calorie, Fat 2 grams, Sodium 35 milligrams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 40 grams

BANANA-BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE



Banana-Blueberry Smoothie image

Whip up this three-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe with just three ingredients-nonfat plain yogurt, banana, and frozen blueberries. Feel free to substitute the blueberries with any other frozen fruit you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ripe banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine banana, blueberries, and yogurt.
  • Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into two glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g

GREEN MACHINE SMOOTHIE



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Detox Cred: Starting the day with this nutrient-dense elixir is a delicious way to charge your system with nutrients. Dark leafy greens are extremely alkalizing, meaning they foster a more neutral body environment for better functioning enzymes, compared with acid-forming foods like meats and dairy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 romaine leaves, chopped
4 kale leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
1/2 cup chopped mango
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Combine romaine, kale, parsley, pineapple, mango, ginger, and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g

EDITORS' FAVORITE GREEN SMOOTHIE



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You don't need a juicer to whip up delicious vegetable-based power drinks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
6 medium romaine-lettuce leaves
2 cups packed spinach leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine mango, lettuce, spinach, and lemon juice in blender with 1 1/2 cups water and blend until smooth.

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