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The very first green smoothie recipe I ever tried was this one, the Very Berry Smoothieโย and it changed my life. At that time, my husband and I were financially struggling as he transitioned to a new job as a pastor.
We had no health insurance and our kids were at that age when all they did was pass colds back and forth (and they almost always turned into an ear infection). This berry smoothie recipe gave us the immunity boost we needed to stay healthy, as well as caused us to fall in love with green smoothies.
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Berry Smoothie Recipe for Immune Boost
For the past 8 years, I’ve sipped green smoothies with my family, and used real, whole food to keep us healthy. We also use natural remedies to heal our body. We haven’t needed any prescriptions (or over the counter meds) since starting green smoothies, so that’s proof enough for me that real food heals!
Specifically, this berry smoothie’s got over 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. It also boasts 8 grams of fiber, which keeps the body regular. Fiber is often overlooked, yet getting enough fiber daily can combat Type II Diabetes, obesity, certain types of cancer, and cardiovascular disease. That makes it an important ingredient in my opinion!
Blend a Quality Smoothie EVERY Time
Follow these steps to a perfectly blended smoothie, no matter the blender! First, make sure you start with a mix of fresh + frozen ingredients. I recommend at least 1 frozen fruit in each smoothie, so that it is nicely chilled.
I also follow the 1 1/2 + 1 + 1 rule: 1 1/2 cups of fruit, 1 cup of leafy greens, and 1 cup of liquid in every smoothie. Finally, if you are blending with a non-high powered blender, then make sure to blend your liquid + leafy greens first. This will minimize the leafy chunks at the end, and also help your blender break down the ingredients better.
Note: this berry smoothie recipe has a little less water in it, because oranges act as a liquid and a fruit, they’re so juicy!
How to measure leafy greens
I often get the question, “How do you measure leafy greens?!” It’s a great question, yet the answer varies depending on the person. If you are new to green smoothies, I recommend a lightly packed 1 cup serving of spinach. If you’re a #greensmoothiequeen, then stuff those greens in as much as you can!
Seriously though, if you need to start with 2 spinach leaves and work your way to more, then that’s great. I know that you’ll be adding more greens to each smoothie in no time, just like I did! These days, I just grab a few *big* handfuls of spinach for my smoothie, and skip the measuring cup.
Ingredient Swaps
Green smoothies are super versatile, so don’t be afraid to make these recipes fit your pantry, as well as your tastebuds. I like the strawberry/blueberry combo in this berry smoothie, yet choose the berries you like best. Cherries + raspberries are also a great combo.
If you need to cut down on the sugar, swap the banana with 1/2 cup cauliflower, or 1/2 avocado. That way your smoothie stays creamy and your blood sugar stays happy. If fresh oranges aren’t easy to find, you can sub in 1/2 cup 100% orange juice, just make sure it’s the kind with lots of pulp!
More Berry Smoothies
Berries are easy to add to smoothies, so I’ve got a whole list of recipes for you berry lovers to try:
- Strawberry mango smoothie
- Cranberry smoothie
- Blueberry smoothie
- Elderberry smoothie
- Cherry aรงaรญ smoothie
- Blackberry smoothie
What berry combos are your fav? Leave a comment and let me know! Let’s keep that antioxidant love going.
Citrus Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- โ cup water
- 1 orange
- โ cup strawberries frozen
- โ cup blueberries frozen
- ยฝ banana
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach, water & orange until smooth.
- Add fruit and blend again.
Equipment
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Notes
- You can swap the orange for 1/2 cup of orange juice with lots of pulp. Rememberโ fiber is our friend!ย
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Swap in any leafy green you want.
I was challenged in following directions so I missed the step of blending the orange with spinach and water so my second blend was still chunky. I then added additional Madagascar mango coconut water for a third blend. I also added chia seeds to the second blend.
I ended up using half the suggested amount for some of the ingredients and added a little vanilla protein powder to the mix. I also used a different blender today (not as powerful), which may explain why it was a bit chunkier and not the most appetizing thing to look at. However, it sure did taste great. I love berries – 4 stars โญ๏ธ
Super yummy! Love all kinds of berries. Berries n orange great combination.
I love berries so this smoothie was for me! The added citrus gave this a really nice twist! As always, I add a protein power boost for a complete meal and this kept me going all day long!
This one is really great, it almost tastes like it has a little chocolate in it. I used Kale instead of spinach.
This was super yummy. I could really taste the orange which was a nice switch up. I always add a little vanilla plant based protein powder to my smoothies. The first time I have ever added an orange to my smoothie and I’m glad I did because I discovered that it makes a delicious addition and is one that I will be adding to my smoothies to switch things up in the future.
Tough day for me (post-chemo side effects), so I had this smoothie for supper and I left out the orange (wasn’t sure my tummy could handle the citrus). Plus, I added some oatmeal and Metamucil!!
I’ve had this one before, sooooo, I know how the orange makes it pop with flavor!! ๐
Loved the combination of berries and citrus!
Love the orange in this one. I left the peel on.
REfreshing!
This was very good. The fresh orange adds the liquid it needs so donโt be fooled by the 1/3 cup of water. This one is very sweet would be a great one to help one get used to green smoothies.
Add some peel and enjoy a little extra orange flavor.
Good taste
Tastes good even with extra greens. The hint of orange is just enough to compliment the smoothie.
I absolutely loved this one! The orange really stands out and makes this one of my new favorites
Berry good! Made this smoothie to go and made a nice meal replacement. Added hemp and pumpkin seeds to it and what little was left from my homemade almond milk. Yum!
Excellent flavors. Loved it