Simple Green Smoothies is an online resource for rawesome people who want to learn how to blend healthy green smoothies that taste really good. By introducing more leafy greens into your diet, you will reap the benefits of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals. In other words— green smoothies will rock your body.
Whether you find yourself being a victim of the Standard American Diet (keeping your body undernourished with empty calories), or you wish to adapt a clean-eating lifestyle, Simple Green Smoothies can help you add this one insanely healthy habit into your daily life.
Simple Green Smoothies launched in November 2012 and is a Family Sponge partner website. We are so excited to merge our passions: raising world-changing kids + educating others about simple healthy choices. We hope you visit often and join the conversations!
— Jadah & Jen
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Disclaimer
Simple Green Smoothies is not an expert, health guru, nor a doctor or nutritionist. We are simply two friends who are excited to build a community for those wanting to start adding real food to their diet and cut out the processed junk. We don’t judge what you eat or how you live— we just want to inspire you to try new things and see how you feel. We would love for you to make the free recipes we share and share your own recipes that you’ve been blending in your own kitchen.
Hi, I participated in the 30 day challenge and I enjoyed it. I am continuing a smoothie a day. I usually get ingredients for a couple of smoothies and then mix up the left overs. Some I have liked and some were not to good. I try to drink them anyway since its just one smoothie, (waste not, want not). I am looking for the detox smoothie you had posted on Facebook earlier this year. I enjoy your website. Thanks for your help.
Hi Vicki!
Were either of these recipes what you are referring to?
So glad to hear that you enjoyed the challenge! Hope you sign up for July
http://simplegreensmoothies.com/Recipes/cilantro-mango-detox
http://simplegreensmoothies.com/Recipes/spa-skin-cleanse
Wonder what you could recommend adding to include protein? Do you suggest a powder? Or I have heard of adding an egg?
Check out this article, Diana! It has lots of great tips on getting protein and other nutrients
http://simplegreensmoothies.com/green-smoothie-superfoods
Diana, you would probably be interested in this all-natural plant-based protein blend – Superfood Protein Smoothie. With 17 grams of protein per serving, it is a very healthy alternative to whey proteins and other animal-based protein sources, like an egg or two. Vegan friendly, gluten, soy & dairy free, the smoothie contains no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or dyes…and it tastes pretty good!
You can check out some of the testimonials here or use the website as a good source of nutritional information & benefits of plant-based protein smoothies!
http://www.ground-based.com/resources/testimonials
Hi, I just found out about this challenge a day or so ago.. a friend shared your site with me. I am looking forward to trying all of the recipes you have shared! I even convinced my husband to do it with me <3 Just wanted to say that I am excited to go for this challenge. Making many changes in my life , from being fit to my food choices lately for me and my family. So adding juicing to the mix of things is a no brainer ! Thanks for sharing <3 We are planning on starting this May 1st. unless there is another challenge in May?
Hi Kim! So glad to hear that you are enjoying it! We are not doing a 30 day challenge in May, but we are encouraging people to continue the green smoothie lifestyle. Have you seen our 30 day e-guide? It could be of help to you for your personal May challenge
https://shop.simplegreensmoothies.com/product/30-day-challenge-eguide/
Hi Jen and Jadah
I started a smoothie a day about 5 weeks ago. My ten year old is doing this as well. We both love the smoothies and feel great with the added nutrients we are consuming. I guess the telling part was when I took she and her girlfriend out to get ice cream ad a treat, anf she said “no mom, I’d rather have a green smoothie at home.” Thankd for all your great recipes!
Hello guys. I just need to make sure iam doing everything correct. Are you suppose to replace 1-2 meals will the smoothie? Also for your meal/meals how many calories are you able to have? Thanks a lot.
Hi Tashia! The idea for the challenge is to just drink one green smoothie per day. You can have it as a mid-afternoon snack, for breakfast, or if you are feeling ambitious you can have it as a fully meal replacement. Some people replace full meals, and some even replace a couple meals! As for us… We just have it for breakfast or for a snack. We are sorry to say that we don’t keep track of any caloric information. We are all about counting nutrients, because we feel that it is healthier to keep track of the good things going into your body
Hope this helps!
do you have any all veggie smoothie recipes with no fruits????
Hi Brock! We don’t right now… We have some that include veggies, but all of them also include fruit. What about coming up with some based off of some of recipes we currently have? You could send in your favorites!
I am trying to pay for the recipe book that cost $9. I do not want a pay pal credit card. I want to pay in full. Is there a phone number that I can call to place an order or how do I pay on line not using bill pay. I want to use my bank card.
Hi Judith. When paying you will have to select the pay pal option, but after that you there should be a selection at some point that allows you to pay with another form of payment (like your bank card). Hope this helps!
Please send us an email at simplegreensmoothies(at)gmail(dot)com if this still doesn’t work.
Hey Jadah and Jen! Just wanted to say love your blog and Instagram and am loving the smoothie recipes. Question, I usually mix chia/flax seeds in my smoothies, but someone mentioned a female oriented protein powder called Fitmiss Delight. Have you heard of it?
We’ve never heard of it, but we love our chia, flax and hemp seeds.
I’m curious: how much of each (chia/flax seeds) do you add to the simplegreensmoothie recipes?
We usually add about 2 Tbsp total per smoothie, Frenchie
Today I was in a “Strictly fruity” mood and I didn’t have enough greens to add to a smoothie (going shopping later today) and so I just blend an orange, a quarter of a pineapple and some strawberries. MMMMM. I would highly suggest just fruity ones as a dessert treat!
Hi, could you send me the week 2 shopping list? I also didn’t automatically get the first one, but I was able to grab it from your site. The first week went great. The smoothies were very yummy and I’ve been giving coworkers a taste. I checked on my subscription and I am signed up. Thanks
Hey Andrea— I can see we sent you the email— can you check your SPAM folder? That’s where it might have landed. It was called “Shopping List for Challenge #2.” Here is a link to a landing page with Challenge #2 as well: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/april-challenge-2-shopping-list
I have completed my first week of the green smoothie challenge. I am really excited because I can see results already. There is only one concern I have been using kale, spinach, celery and various fruits. However my green smoothie isn’t green , it usually takes on the color of the berries I’m I doing something wrong?
Hey Kellee– you are right to blame the berries, but it’s not a bad thing.
If you want your green smoothie to be green, ditch the berries for mango, pineapple, pears, apples, etc. Our Beginner’s Luck smoothie is a green one.
Hi Jen…I haven’t received my recipes for next week. Can you send them to my email. A friend has joined as week and she stated she received it but I haven’t. I didn’t receive the first one either. So I want to make sure I receive the one for next week. Thanks!
Hi ! I signed up on Mrach 26 and I get regular updates but I havent recieved the Smoothie Challenege updates or shopping list ! Please help ! I downloaded week 1 but I dont see where week 2 is
I saw somewhere on your site, a list of add ins, like hemp and chia, but now I can’t find them. On my way to Trader Joes, which is an hour drive from me, what are the other add ins and/or where can I find them on your site?
Hi,
I am signed up for the challenge and I love it but I think I didn’t check the box for the recipe ecards.
Can I still get them?
Hey Catherine— which email did you use to sign up? I can’t seem to find you in our system. Shoot me an email at simplegreensmoothies.jen(at)gmail.com please. Also, are you talking about the $9 eGuide with the printable recipe cards or the FREE challenge with the weekly shopping list and recipes via email?
Hi there – are these recipes to be blended, or would using an actual juicer work too?
Thanks!
We definitely recommend blending. The juice that you get is good, but there are lots of nutrients to be consumed in the fleshy parts of the fruits and veggies, too!
I deleted my smoothie recipes and shopping lst by mistake and I am in on the challenge for this month can you p,ease send me another copy.
Thanks in advance
Very interested in the 30 day challenge!! My question is, are the smoothies meal replacements? For instance would I subsitute a smoothie for breakfast and continue eating solids during the day? Or is this a bit more disciplined in that the goal is to only drink 2 smoothies a day as a sort of body cleanse?
Thank you!
Hey Taysha— this is really up to you and what your body needs. If you need to shed some pounds, do this as a meal replacement (and drink 2 cups). If you just want to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your lifestyle, have it as a snack. I personally am having 1 -2 green smoothies a day as meal replacements. I always have one for breakfast and am rotating between lunch and dinner based on what my body needs that particular day. For my actual meals, we recommend clean eating— you can read more about that and other FAQs here: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/green-smoothie-challenge-faq
Thank you for your speedy response! One other question: I’ve been reading comments made my others and noticed some people add chia, flaxseed, or hemp to their smoothies. Looking up their nutritional value and benefits its seems like there is not one that’s better than the other. Would you happen to have any advice about this, or is it pretty much just based on my own preference?
Much Appreciated!
Hi, I just signed up for the 30 day challenge. I’ve juiced off and on but I always give up and go back to eating greasy foods, and I would stuff my face. Well, I literally just left the ER last night and am determined to do this, my husband got so scared that he came on board and is doing it with me to help motivate. I am excited to change my lifestyle
I’m in
I’m in.
When will we get info on the smoothies we’ll be making, when to take them, how often, etc., for the April challenge? Or is this already listed on your website – a link would be fantastic. I’d like to get a head start in thinking now about all this and the foods I’ll be shopping for. April’s almost here!!!
I just signed up for the April challenge and working on getting some of my sista-friends signed up! Can’t wait to see my staying power (attempted last challenge on my own and didn’t stick with it
, hopefully my “official” commitment this go round I will have success.)!
Im all in
I just ordered my blender.Hope it arrives in time!
Hi ladies…I’m very interested in your challenge however I don’t have a “fancy” ninja/blendtech/vitamix blender…yet. Is it possible to still make the smoothies with a “regular” blender??
Thanks!
Totally Tania! Your normal blender will do just fine— I used one for years. ONe tip: blend the greens and liquid together first and then add the remaining fruit.
OK Ladies, I am signed up. I have a small concern though, as I want to pick up some of the items to have on hand. I was looking up the hemp powder and came upon an article on drug testing and the use of hemp powder. I am a school bus driver and can not risk as all testing positive using this item.. While there were very few in the study that did test positive, I am not willing to take that risk. So, I am still very motivated to start the challenge, what else can I use in place of the vanilla and chocolate hemp powder?
I totally get that Rita. The hemp protein is a boost— so feel to substitute with raw almonds (soaked over night te blend better). Or if you don’t like the texture that almonds do to your smoothie, just eat a handful of raw nuts alongside your smoothie. You can also go into Whole Foods or order online a raw protein powder (plant-based is ideal) like Sun Warrior, which has a great one.
I’m all signed up to do the April smoothie thingy – since i’ve never done this before, I was wondering if you will be providing a shopping list? I’m hoping that I won’t be buying “some of this” and “some of that” only to use it once or twice. I’m sure I’ll be getting a lot of nutrition and establishing some healthy eating habits, as well as making my dollar go a long way to all these benefits. Thanks for the consideration! Looking forward to April 2013!!!!!
We will be sending out a weekly shopping list which will make enough for about 2 smoothies a day. And it’s all pretty standard green smoothie ingredients— yet there will be a few more adventurous ones that will give you a extra boost of nutrition. And most of our ingredients can be frozen, so you won’t have to worry about them going bad before you use them up. I think you will enjoy this Sally.
Quick question – with apples and pears and peaches and fruits of that nature, do they have to be peeled before blending?? And can you substitute frozen fruits as well as fresh?? Thanks super excited to shop for ingredients!!
Hi Megan. If you have a high powered blender (like a Vitamix or Blendtec) you don’t need to peel anything. But we do suggest you buy organic since the peels can have tons of pesticides if they are grown conventional. You can also peel them— it’s totally fine. You just will miss out on a little extra fiber and nutrients, but will still be getting an incredible about of essentials still. And yes you can use frozen fruit. I do ALL the time. I prefer to defrost it before i blend it so it has more flavor and isn’t so chilly. Depending on your blender, frozen fruit might tough for it to blend up. Great questions Megan!
What about Mango’s? I am buying all organic fruit/veggies but I’ve always peeled my mango’s? Is this necessary? I have a Vitamix, so blending isn’t an issue either…I just made the Peachy Kale Dream this morning and actually didn’t even take out the seeds in the apples like I usually do! Also, I have a hard time finding organic peaches! I have to buy organic frozen peaches, where can I get fresh from? Maybe they are just not in season/not being sold here (FL) yet?!
Hey Jennifer— I get organic peaches at Publix in the Tampa Bay area— and a few times during the year they have been on sale for 99cents a pound— it was amazing! So def stock up when the prices are right. I have always peeled my mangos, but you probably could blend the whole thing. With apples, I use the entire things too— my Vitamix is awesome!
Hi I started the green smoothie challenge yesterday! I didn’t mind the taste of the beginners luck recipe. It was just super gritty! I have the Ninja Professional. I’m a college student on a budget so, I couldn’t get the Vitamix. What do you recommend to make it smoother? I want to be able to stick to this lifestyle change. Help? Thanks in advance!
I hear ya about college student on a budget— I’ve been there too. Your blender should be fine for this— but here are some tips that I have learned along the way after using a basic blender for 8 years. 1. Blend the leafy greens and liquid base together first. (And I mean blend until there are no leafy chunks left— none!). 2. If using frozen fruit, defrost it partially first to make it juicy and easier on your blender. (I would still use frozen banans to keep it cold). 3. Avoid raw almonds— you can soak overnight to help soften them… but even then it might be a little too gritty for the Ninja. Welcome to the challenge Ashley!!!
I just found out about your site through Karissa Pukas (Saturdaynightsalrite on Youtube) and I’ve been looking for ways to be healthier and maybe get rid of a little belly fat during the process. I’ve always like fruits and veggies but I’ve always become bored with just eating them plain. Hopefully I can carry this out for, what I hope to be the rest of my life. Even if it isn’t daily, four smoothies a week sounds good to me. I’m so glad I found your site!!! <3
You gotta start somewhere and 4 green smoothies a week is a great start! It’s amazing to me how just adding a green smoothie a day has lessened my cravings for processed foods. I crave raw, fresh foods now and look forward to my next green smoothie— I have to have at least one a day. Hope the same goes for you Huntyr. Cheers to our health!