Best Emerald Ecstasy Green Smoothie Recipes

Provided by lsavage

Time 6m

Yield 8 oz. servings, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -3 cups green grapes (with seeds is healthier)
1 large banana (skin removed)
1/4 of a large fresh pineapple (leave the center in, it has most of the bromelain) or 1/3 of a small fresh pineapple (leave the center in, it has most of the bromelain)
1/2 apple (seeds and stem is o.k. if using a Vita-Mix)
2 -3 cups fresh spinach
2 -2 1/2 cups ice, to the top of the container

Steps:

Turn the machine quickly from variable speed 1 to 10 then flip the switch to high. Push the ingredients down into the blades until the entire mixture is blending. I find it easier to push the food continuously down one corner of the container and eventually it begins to blend. The apple may require a bit of "pounding" before it begins to mix (this is a great anger management recipe! :-).
When the mixture is first blending it should be so thick and slushy (from the ice) that it is thick like a thick "slushy". If it is too liquid at the beginning, add more ice so it is thick and "slushy". This allows you to blend for 1-2 minutes without warming the drink up from the friction of the blades. It also allows you to break the foods down to the most bioavailable (cellular) level.
This is a "beginner" Green Smoothie that 98% of the population will love!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 24.1, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 31.8, Protein 2.3

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Provided by Food Network

Time 11m

Yield 4 c (960 ml)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces (113 g) low fat vanilla yogurt or vanilla soy milk
2 cups (310 g) fresh, ripe pineapple, with core (or a 2-inch thick slice)
1 celery stalk (7-inch stalk, 37 g, 1.3 oz), halved or about 1/3 cup chopped
2 cups (60 g) spinach leaves, gently packed
2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes
Sweetener to taste if pineapple is a bit tart

Steps:

1.Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2.Select Variable 1.
3.Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4.Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.

Super Green Smoothie image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories beverage

Time 10m

Yield 1 smoothie

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped mixed greens (such as kale, spinach, and/or Swiss chard)
1 1/2 cups cold coconut water
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 green apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 avocado
2 teaspoons greens powder
2 teaspoons honey or agave
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Blend the greens, coconut water, pineapple, apple, avocado, greens powder, honey, ginger, lemon juice and 1 cup ice in a blender until smooth. Pour into a glass.

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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