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Green smoothies are not only nutritious but delicious as well. Don’t let the color fool you — these can easily turn into purple, orange, pink, or red smoothies as well, depending on the ingredients you add.

Are you turned off by the thought of adding vegetables to your smoothie? Well, don’t be! Read my post here about making these nutrition-packed drinks more palatable.

These recipes are very adaptable to the fruits and vegetables you have in season. Just use your favorite ones and you’ll be good to go.

Leave me a comment below to let me know which of the following recipes are your favorites, or whether you’ve modified them and how they turned out. I’d love to hear all about it!

All the recipes below are from SimpleGreenSmoothies.com. My personal addition to each recipe would be to add 2 scoops of protein powder.

Blending directions:1. Use at least one frozen fruit to chill your smoothie.2. Blend leafy greens and liquid together first (this helps avoid leafy chunks).3. Once it’s nice and creamy, add remaining ingredients and blend again.• Each recipe below makes 2 servings.

Berry Cherry Jubilee2 cups fresh spinach2 cups water1 cup pitted cherries1 cup mixed berries1 bananaBerry Cherry Jubilee Smoothie

Cilantro Limeade1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup fresh cilantro2 cups water1 lime, peeled1 banana1 inch fresh gingerCilantro Limeade Smoothie

Citrus Crush2 cups fresh spinach1 cup fresh orange juice1 cup water1 cup pineapple1 banana1 cup grapes

Kiwi Tango2 cups fresh kale, stems removed2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened2 kiwis2 cups strawberries1 banana

Ginger-licious2 cups fresh spinach2 cups almond milk, unsweetened2 bananas½ inch piece fresh ginger, peeled2 apples

Sweet Jubilee2 cups fresh kale, stems removed2 cups almond milk, unsweetened2 cups grapes1 apple1 orange, peeled

Tropical Breeze2 cups fresh spinach2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened1 teaspoon fresh lime juice2 cups pineapple1 banana

Banana C Monster2 cups fresh spinach1 cup fresh orange juice1 cup water2 bananas1 orange, peeled1 cup strawberries

Popeye’s Fruit Punch2 cups fresh spinach1 cup fresh orange juice1 cup water2 cups grapes1 apple1 cup strawberries Purple Power2 cups fresh kale, stems removed1 cup apple juice, unsweetened1 cup water2 cups blueberries2 bananas

Dino-Machine2 cups fresh kale, stems removed1 cup fresh orange juice1 cup water1 banana1 cup pineapple1 cup strawberries Chunky Monkey2 cups fresh spinach2 cups almond milk, unsweetened2 bananas1 pear2 tablespoons almond butter2 tablespoons cacao powder Almond Joy2 cups fresh kale2 cups almond milk1 banana2 pears, ripe2 tablespoons coconut flakes2 tablespoons cacao powder Gorilla Punch2 cups fresh kale2 cups almond milk, unsweetened2 bananas1 apple2 tablespoons cacao2 tablespoons almond butter Banana Berry Blast2 cups fresh spinach2 cups almond milk, unsweetened1 cup blueberries1 cup raspberries2 bananas Quick Pick Me Up2 cups fresh spinach2 cups water½ cup grapefruit2 oranges1 cup pineapple½ avocado Morning Sunshine2 cups fresh kale1 cup orange juice1 cup water1 banana1 orange1 cup pineapple2 tablespoons chia seeds Shauna’s Sangria2 cups fresh spinach1 cup fresh orange juice1 cup water1 pear1 apple1 cup strawberries½ cup grapes

Creamy Sunrise2 cups fresh spinach1 cup water3 oranges, peeled1 banana, frozen½ avocado1 teaspoon cinnamon Jen’s Coconut Twister2 cups fresh spinach1 cup coconut water2 oranges, peeled1 cup pineapple, frozen2 tablespoons coconut oil2 tablespoons chia seeds Coconut Dream2 cups fresh kale, stems removed2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened1 cup mango1 cup pineapple1 banana2 tablespoons coconut flakes, unsweetened Peachy Cobbler2 cups fresh spinach2 cups almond milk, unsweetened2 cups peaches1 apple1 banana Dreamsicle2 cups fresh spinach1 cup fresh orange juice1 cup water2 oranges, peeled2 bananas1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chocolate Dipped Strawberries2 cups fresh kale, stemsremoved2 cups almond milk, unsweetened2 cups strawberries2 bananas3 tablespoons cacao powder Pink Flamingo2 cups fresh spinach2 cups almond milk, unsweetened1 cup strawberries2 cups mango Emerald Green Smoothie2 cups spinach, fresh1⁄4 cup mint1 cup water2 cups green grapes1 cucumber2 tablespoons chia seeds Kiwi Berry Punch Green Smoothie 2 cups spinach, fresh2 cups water1 cup blueberries1 cup mixed berries1 banana1 kiwi1/2 avocado Coco-Banana Green Smoothie2 cups kale, fresh1 cup coconut water1 orange, peeled1 green apple1/2 banana1/4 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened Southern Swiss1 cup swiss chard, fresh2 cups kale, fresh2 cups water1 cup strawberries1 peach2 tablespoons coconut oil California Dreamin’3 cups spinach, fresh2 cups coconut water, unsweetened2 granny smith apples½ avocado2 tablespoons almond butter U-Pick Me Up2 cups spinach, fresh1 cup collard greens, fresh2 cups green tea (brewed and chilled)1 cup raspberries1 cup blueberries Razzy Granny1 ½ cups spinach, fresh1 ½ cups kale, fresh2 cups coconut water, unsweetened1 cup raspberries1 granny smith apple Tree Fruit3 cups kale, fresh2 cups water1 peach1 pear2 tablespoons coconut oil Peaches ‘n Cream Popsicle(this one is frozen into a popsicle)1 ½ cups spinach, fresh¼ cup coconut milk, unsweetened½ cup banana, frozen2 cups peaches, frozenTIP: Don’t have popsicle molds? You can use an ice cube tray with toothpicks, or small cups with popsicle sticks! Pumpkin Spice2 cups spinach, fresh2 cups almond milk, unsweetend1 cup plain canned pumpkin, unsweetened (or fresh pumpkin)1 banana, frozen1 cup mango1 teaspoon pumpkin spice1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pear-Mango Tango2 cups kale, fresh2 cups coconut milk, unsweetend2 pears1 cup mango, frozen2 tablespoons chia seeds (soaked overnight) Sweet Tang2 cups kale, fresh2 cups fresh orange juice (about 6-8 oranges)2 cups blueberries, frozen3 kiwis, frozen3 tablespoons chia seeds (soaked overnight)*You can juice your oranges and add as your liquid base, or you can also blend your oranges first and then add your kale. If it’s too thick, add a little bit of water. Cream Machine Bowl2 cups spinach, fresh1 cup water½ avocado½ cup frozen mango, frozen½ cup frozen banana, frozenServe in a bowl with fresh berries. You will need a spoon for this bowl of green smoothie thickness! Orange Jewels2 cups spinach, fresh1 ½ cups almond milk, unsweetened1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice1 banana2 oranges, peeled1 cup pineapple2 teaspoons spirulina, optional Fallin’ for Apples2 cups spinach, fresh1 ½ cups almond milk, unsweetened2 apples1 pear1 banana2 teaspoons probiotics, optional Great Ginger Zinger2 cups kale, fresh1 ½ cups water½ inch piece ginger, peeled2 oranges2 pears½ avocado Berry Cold Fighter2 cups kale, fresh2 cups water1 banana1 cup pineapple2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries and raspberries)2 teaspoons elderberry extract, optional Basil Orange Blast2 cups spinach, fresh2 cups almond milk, unsweetened¼ cup basil2 oranges1 pear1 cup grapes

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