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Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Published on 1.1.2021 by Jen Hansard

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Best green smoothie recipe

Sure, I know a spinach smoothie doesn't sound that appealing, but when made right it can be beyond delicious. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, it's time for you to see why this is the best green smoothie recipe.

Are you wondering why anyone would be excited to drink something as green as this? I hear ya— I've been right where you are. And so have 1 million+ others who've blended this smoothie in our Free Smoothie Challenge. You should join!

Drinking a daily smoothie is what helped me get the body and energy to do some incredible things, such as run 47 miles of the Grand Canyon, ride motorcycles through Morocco, publish two best-selling recipe books and create a backyard garden for my kids. This daily habit has kept my kids healthy when we didn't have health insurance, energized us in between school and sports and nourished us so we rarely get sick. And when we do, we can usually bounce back with some of my own natural remedies.

The best green smoothie recipe uses spinach, mango, pineapple and banana

When I created this green smoothie recipe...it changed my life in more ways than I ever imagine. It was love at first sip for me, my two kids and over 1 million others who were scared of spinach smoothies.

I've published an entire recipe book on Simple Green Smoothies, and then went on The Doctors to blend a few green smoothie recipes live on stage! I was nervous with all the cameras and lights, but I knew I had to share green smoothies with the world! They truly are magical for your health.

Green smoothies recipes in a mason jar

Are green smoothie recipes healthy?

What we eat can truly transform our bodies and our lives in powerful ways. Especially with this smoothie recipe as I've seen in the lives of so many of my friends, family and community online. Blending spinach into a fruit smoothie is a great way to boost your immune system, as well as naturally energize you.

Most smoothies are made with just fruit and liquid, which is high in sugar and can cause inflammation. A green smoothie, on the other hand, is made with fruit, plant-based liquids and leafy greens.

This recipe is full of iron, potassium and vitamins galore— and tastes like a tropical treat from all the island fruit. Yet the best part is how simple as well as quick it is to make! You only need 4 ingredients and all of them can be found at your local grocery store (they don't cost a fortune either!). As I say all the time— I'm all for making healthy eating affordable so it's sustainable.

A green smoothie can taste just as good as a regular smoothie, and also have incredible health benefits.

5 ingredients to make a spinach smoothie

How to make a spinach smoothie

All you need to make a tasty green smoothie is a blender, fruit and leafy greens. The right ratio of spinach to fruit makes it sweet, as well as helps you reap all the health benefits of a green smoothie. The key is to use recipes that actually taste good and follow my simple tips below.

Ingredients you'll need:

  • fresh spinach
  • frozen pineapple
  • frozen mango
  • fresh banana
  1. Blend 1 cup of spinach (or another leafy greens of your choice) in a blender. Adding leafy greens to your smoothie boosts the phytonutrients and fiber, which then slows down the absorption of sugars into your body.
  2. Next, add 1 cup of liquid and blend well (until all leafy chunks are gone).
  3. Toss in fruit, such as frozen mango, pineapple and bananas in the blender.
  4. Next, blend again until smooth and creamy.
  5. Serve smoothie immediately for maximum nourishment.
  6. Looking to turn your smoothie into a meal replacement? Adding clean protein + healthy fat does the trick. I realized that none of the protein powders on the market were what I wanted when it came to pure protein with no weird gums or fillers. So I made my own! The result is my Protein Smoothie Boost -with only organic hemp + chia + flax seeds, in a perfectly smooth, smoothie worthy powder. Give it a blend and see what you think!
Fresh spinach is used in a smoothie to make it healthy

Can you taste spinach in a green smoothie?

You wouldn't be the first to look at this recipe and say "No way!" Green! Spinach! Yuck! Yet don't walk away! These bright green smoothie recipes will actually delight your taste buds. You'll even have an extra pep in your step when you realize how great you feel!

Even kids LOVE this spinach smoothie recipe! I started blending this recipe in my daughter Clare's kindergarten class four years ago. Now every year, I visit her school to blend this recipe with each new class. That's how delicious this recipe is!

Not sure if your blender can handle the greens? I've created The Ultimate Blender Guide, where I reviewed countless blenders to find the best ones for green smoothies. The key is to get rid of leafy chunks, blend quickly and provide tons of value for the price. Hint: not all of them cost $400+. 🙂

Best green smoothie recipe being prepped to store in freezer

Top 5 Smoothie Blending Tips

  1. Follow the 60/40 formula. When you’re making your first few green smoothies, don't just throw things in the blender. Chances are, it’ll taste nasty if you wing it right out of the gate. To save you a few smoothie-fails, bust out those cute lil’ measuring cups to learn how to make your own green smoothie.
  2. Blend in stages to avoid leafy chunks. Chewing your green smoothie is no fun! To get a "smooth" spinach smoothie experience, blend up your leafy greens and liquid-base first. Then add your remaining fruits and blend again.
  3. Ditch the ice and freeze some fruits. Want your green smoothie to be extra chilly? Freeze your favorite fruits like ripe bananas, grapes, pineapple or berries. You can also freeze your leafy greens in a freezer-safe bag. Just make sure to add your frozen greens straight to the blender.
  4. Use raw natural sweeteners. Add naturally sweet fruits to any smoothie that tastes bitter or a bit too “green.” My favorite naturally sweet fruits are bananas, mango, apples, pears or pitted dates.
  5. Make smoothies ahead for the perfect fast food. Life is crazy busy— especially in the morning. That’s why we think green smoothies are the healthiest fast food for people who are constantly on the go. You can smoothie prep, or even blend the night before and store it in your fridge.
mason jars with smoothies and paper straw

More spinach smoothie recipes

  • My son is obsessed with this Mango Orange Smoothie recipe
  • Try this tropical Pina Colada Spinach Smoothie to head to the beach asap
  • Want to boost your metabolism? Then this is a great fat burning green smoothie recipe
  • This kale smoothie will surprise even your taste buds

If you have any questions about the green smoothie world, feel free to join my Free Smoothie Challenge and get an incredible guidebook with 10 spinach smoothie recipes and access to my support group.

 

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

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The best green smoothie recipes are full of iron, potassium and vitamins galore AND tastes like a tropical treat from all the island fruit. There's no need to be scared of a spinach smoothie when it tastes like this— just read the reviews to see what I mean.
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup pineapple (frozen )
  • ½ cup mango (frozen)
  • 1 banana
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Measure: Tightly pack spinach in a measuring cup.
  • Add: Put spinach to blender with water. Blend together until all chunks are gone. (Should resemble green water when blended well).
  • Toss: Pineapple, mango and banana to blender. I like to use frozen pineapple and mangos to chill the smoothie down and save time cutting and prepping. It’s a win-win!
  • Blend: It all together until smooth and creamy. Depending on your blender, this could take as little as 30 seconds or as long as 2 minutes.
  • Pour: Into a glass and serve immediately.
  • Store: In the fridge with a lid until ready to drink.

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Notes

  • Not a fan of bananas? Swap it for ¼ avocado, additional ½ cup mango or ½ cup peaches.
  • You can use 1 cup pineapple if you're out of mango.
  • Frozen fruit is recommended because it's easy and chills the smoothie.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 51g (17%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 38mg (2%) Potassium: 818mg (23%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 34g (38%) Vitamin A: 3829IU (77%) Vitamin C: 88mg (107%) Calcium: 63mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments

  1. Cheryl Diegidio

    January 10, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    I loved it, I was skeptical at first with the spinach, but decided to give it a try. I can’t wait to experiment.

    Reply
  2. Cindy

    January 10, 2022 at 6:11 pm

    4 stars
    Very tasty smoothie. I'm amazed that it was as filling as it was with just water. I gave it a 4 because I would like a bit more creaminess (I'm very picky about my smoothies), so if I made again would add half water and half unsweetened nut milk.

    Reply
  3. SARAH D CARLSON

    January 10, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    Todays smoothie was delicious!! It was a great start to the day! I added some collagen and protein powder and made it my breakfast. You couldn't even taste the spinach. I am trying to lower the inflammation in my body. If all of the smoothies taste this good I won't have a problem!

    Reply
  4. Veronica Grant

    January 10, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    I enjoyed the smoothie. Very tasty.

    Reply
  5. Linda Poole

    January 10, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Day 1
    Beginner’s Luck Smoothie

    Wow….the flavor is wonderful. Perfect combination for me. I did add flaxseed to make it more filling. So yummy!!

    Reply
  6. Andrea

    January 10, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome taste
    Lots of energy today
    Love it

    Reply
  7. Nancy

    January 10, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    This one of my favorites, been blending green smoothies for 8 years or so and still love to blend this one up.

    Reply
  8. Margie

    January 10, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this numerous times and it never disappoints! I even shared it with my 13 month old. So fun!

    Reply
    • Kaleigh Fougere

      January 10, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy and so fresh, I love green smoothies! Will definetly make this one again!!

  9. Cecily Meissner

    January 10, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    This has always been one of my favorites!!! So good

    Reply
  10. Tiphanie

    January 10, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! This is a great smoothie (especially for someone who isn’t used to greens) because it’s fruity & doesn’t taste bitter at all.

    Reply
  11. Deb

    January 10, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Day 1 Smoothies was easy and delicious as promised! Look forward to the next 9!

    Reply
  12. Maureen Kajzer

    January 10, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    Day 1 Beginner's Luck Smoothie - I LOVED this one as I already make one similar to it. Instead of using only spinach for this one, I used spinach and kale as well a scoop of the collagen I use. Ordering the protein powder today and will begin using that once I receive it.

    Reply
  13. Josefina

    January 10, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasteful

    Reply
  14. Julia

    January 10, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love a great green smoothie and this one is superb. Simple yet so beautiful.

    Reply
  15. H B Mo

    January 10, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Smoothie had a predominately pineapple taste. Could not taste any of the other fruit or spinach. Had it at breakfast but it was a little sweet for me that early in the morning. I think it would be better later in the day as it was refreshing.

    Not sure how to measure the spinach. Should it be packed in the cup or filled loosely?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 12, 2022 at 8:37 am

      We find that a generous handful works out to be the best measure of a cup for us. So loosely in a measuring cup would be ideal. To reduce the sweetness of a smoothie, you can cut back on the amount of fruit added. Using a 'less ripe' banana also works well. Enjoy! 🙂

  16. Le

    January 10, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Good, next time I will add a bit of lemon juice.

    Reply
  17. Steffani

    January 10, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    So good - I added more pineapple than I was supposed to (oops) and it was still heaven!

    Reply
  18. Carra

    January 10, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Always delicious!

    Reply
  19. Cheryl Brueggeman

    January 10, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite smoothies. The ingredients are easy to find and the flavors blend well. The vibrant green color is also a plus. Quick, easy, and simply delicious.

    Reply
  20. Jan Jack

    January 10, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Super delicious! Had it for dinner/dessert combo with one of the previous soup challenge recipes!

    Reply
  21. KAREN RABENT

    January 10, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delish. Tasted so fresh !
    I froze all my ingredients prior to making the Smoothie. It's like ice cream....& who doesn't like ice cream for breakfast

    Reply
  22. Karen Kyain

    January 10, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    3 stars
    I think I don’t know how to measure the green. I still taste the green taste.

    Reply
  23. Lisa Brazill

    January 10, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this one!!! I love the natural sweetness & knowing I’m getting some veggies in too!!! I’ll definitely be making this one again!

    Reply
  24. Krista Artis

    January 10, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    Green Magic in a cup! OMG - I thought the taste was going to be blah, being water was the liquid mixer, but I was wrong! It was soooooo delicious and the best part is..... I can make it again! 😉 Did I mention it was green magic in a cup! Stop reading and start blending!

    Reply
  25. Sharon Whiteaker

    January 10, 2022 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    Smooth texture; even sweet to my taste buds.

    Reply
  26. KAREN RABENT

    January 10, 2022 at 5:26 pm

    Absolutely delish Tasted so fresh !

    Reply
  27. Maggie Dorsey

    January 10, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    I just couldn’t help myself. I added an extra cup of spinach. OMG! Is that good!! I made extra and again couldn’t stop at 8 oz. I did at least a 4 oz refill with another 8 oz in the frig got later today!! I love this one and can’t wait to try tomorrow’s treat!!

    Reply
  28. Krista Ginter

    January 10, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Love this green smoothie. Small ingredient list but bit on taste and nutrition!

    Reply
  29. Eileen

    January 10, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    4 stars
    Very good, even with my changes ... good taste, creamy but not as pretty as spinach would have made it....I had no spinach and am working to up my greens, drink 32 oz of smoothie per day.
    I used 2 cups organic field greens, probably about 2 cups water, some frozen avocado chunks, 1 cup frozen mango (out of pineapple), 2 small pieces frozen banana, 1 Tbsp each flax, chia and hemp hearts. Very filling!

    Reply
    • Maggie Dorsey

      January 10, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      The avacado sounds like a great add:)

  30. jean

    January 10, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    All the flavors blended so well! Very satisfying!

    Reply
  31. Jane

    January 10, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    Flavors are bright and clean. Very tasty.

    Reply
  32. Bex Ly

    January 10, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    I think Pineapple and Banana are best friends in this smoothie. I love the smoothness and sweetness the banana added and the acid that the pineapple brought! Beautiful green colour, really refreshing. Would definitely make this one again.

    Reply
  33. Teri

    January 10, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    3 stars
    I found this smoothie was very easy to make and was drinkable but not as tasty as I would like it to be. My banana was not as ripe as I would have liked so perhaps I will like it more next time I try it with a riper banana. Otherwise, I would be tempted to add some honey or flavored yogurt. For the challenge, I am sticking to the recipes without modifications to try the recipes and give them a chance as they are written.

    Reply
  34. Jennifer

    January 10, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    My two teenage boys and I enjoy Beginner’s Luck Smoothie.
    I switch out the water for coconut water, and also add the
    Protein boost (green smoothie brand, of course).
    It’s a great afternoon snack!

    Reply
  35. Rochelle Brumfield

    January 10, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    4 stars
    For someone that doesn't usually eat greens . Pretty good and a great start to eating healthy. Thanks again.

    Reply
  36. Amber

    January 10, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite smoothies! The kids love it as well.

    Reply
  37. William Cluck

    January 10, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    3 stars
    mid-afternoon pick me up. lookin forward to the next nine days.

    Reply
  38. Stephanie Whitney

    January 10, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    4 stars
    Made this one today for myself and my son. I used Flax milk instead of water and arugula instead of spinach (can't have spinach due to the oxalates.) We like this one. I left the banana out of my son's because he dislikes banana but used it in mine.

    Reply
  39. Pauline

    January 10, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Really enjoyed this smoothie,

    Thank you so much

    Reply
  40. Shannon Williams

    January 10, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Super yummy!!!

    Reply
  41. Denise N

    January 10, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    Made the Day 1 Challenge Smoothie for the two of us this morning around 9AM, and it was fresh and clean tasting definitely very nice to our taste buds. We decided not to eat anything afterwards until we were hungry. Luckily we both got hungry at around 3PM!!!! Now that's a win for sure. So tickled to be doing this with my husband and look forward the next smoothie!

    Reply
  42. Blanca Oviedo

    January 10, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    My first ever challenge. I am doing it together with my husband and we both loved the beginners green smoothie. It was delicious

    Reply
  43. Janlee

    January 10, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Love this smoothie. Added more protein to the boost the content since I had it for lunch.

    Reply
  44. Linda

    January 10, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    4 stars
    Excellent. I don't taste the spinach (used frozen). The combination of flavors is great. Looking forward to tomorrow's smoothy.

    Reply
  45. Julie D

    January 10, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    Beginners Luck is one of the first green smoothies I made maybe 8-10 years ago when I first heard of Jen and her green smoothie revolution. It is a classic that got me started and I keep making. Easy and delicious for newbies, kids, and those scared of drinking something that is green.

    Reply
  46. Dawn H

    January 10, 2022 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!!! A bright full of flavor smoothie that the whole family loves!!

    Reply
  47. Dharani

    January 10, 2022 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    The smoothie was simple but tasted great.

    Reply
  48. Lucy Frank

    January 10, 2022 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    This was one of the first green smoothies I made years ago and it's still a favorite. I made it exactly as written today and it was delicious. Sometimes use unsweetened coconut milk in place of the water.

    Reply
  49. Debbie Little

    January 10, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie was delicious, and it is a fun color. I like spinach, but you would never know it is in this smoothie. I like the feeling after drinking the smoothie, not to mention all of the health benefits.

    Reply
  50. Rafaele Venezio

    January 10, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my go to smoothie recipes. For this challenge, I added 1/4 avocado, chia seeds and collagen powder for a more heartier texture and taste. It is soo delicious and I love the tropical notes too!

    Reply
  51. kiki

    January 10, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    Enjoyed this very much. Decided to have it mid-afternoon as a pick-me-upper. And it did just that!
    Couldn't find frozen pineapple chunks so i bought canned and put them in the freezer for 35 minutes. Perfect.

    Reply
  52. Shawn Shafer

    January 10, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    The Beginners Luck Smoothie never lets me down! So fresh and bright I really enjoyed it for my lunch today!

    Reply
  53. Kimberly

    January 10, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Love this one! Super easy to make. This is the first time I’m doing a smoothy challenge with my boyfriend. He made a face, took a sip, and said “Wow, this is really good!”

    Reply
  54. Justina

    January 10, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    This is a go to in this house. Love it minus the banana.

    Reply
  55. Nadia Montebelli

    January 10, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and easy. The best things are

    Reply
    • Vicky

      January 10, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Super quick to blend up. Very tasty.

  56. Karen

    January 10, 2022 at 4:28 pm

    4 stars
    Tasty. I was sure I bought frozen mangos, but can't find them in my freezer, so subbed dragon fruit instead. Plenty sweet, but not green. HA! This is my first smoothie challenge.

    Reply
  57. Robyn Santiago

    January 10, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    This is my first time with simple green, I bought the book to have everything on hand as I will definitely be making this smoothie again, and again. As I’m sitting here thinking of words to express how this tasted it tasted amazing, it was fresh, it was everything. It was just a simple green smoothie, literally.

    Reply
  58. Elaine L

    January 10, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    The tip to blend the greens first was very helpful! Had always just thrown everything in together and the greens never blended quite well enough. Used baby kale instead of spinach and it tasted great! Thanks!

    Reply
  59. susan preslar

    January 10, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    I enjoyed the smoothie before taking a hike. I’m not really into bananas and didn’t have mango so I doubled the pineapple and had a banana so I used it. The smoothie. Was very filling and cleansing. I haven’t found the recipe book so I can get a heads up on what I need for the week.

    Reply
  60. Anne Laidig

    January 10, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    4 stars
    I drank it all but I didn't think it was awesome.

    Reply
  61. teresa zawitkowska

    January 10, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    So refreshing! Love it !

    Reply
  62. Elizabeth Lamb Creighton

    January 10, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    I find this smoothie the easiest and the tastiest of all.

    Reply
  63. Caren English

    January 10, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! I think this recipe it's easy to love for all taste buds!

    Reply
  64. Donna

    January 10, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    I never buy Mango's since I did a Mango & Papaya diet years ago. Since then, I'm not a fan of either fruit. But, when the Mango was mixed with the other ingredients in the Beginner's Luck Smoothie it was a pleasant surprise. However, I think Mango's are still out to get me. The recipe made more than I expected so I vacuumed sealed the extra. Unfortunately, I forgot to change the setting on my vacuum sealer so most of the extra ended up in the bottom of my sealer and all over the top and sides. I do have a little left that I will have with a salad for dinner. Questions, is it better to vacuum seal the extra and keep it in the fridge or the freezer? How long will it keep in the fridge if vacuumed sealed? I have a commercial vacuum sealer. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's smoothie. Lesson learned today.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Lamb Creighton

      January 10, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      With my extra smoothie liquid, I put it into a canning jar with the 2-piece lid. I hate waste so I reuse the tops of jars for storage in the fridge. As I go through the week, I add the extras from the following smoothies until I have 2 cups giving me a morning off from blending. The flavors blend nicely. Sometimes I will have a "short" smoothie. They seem to last 3 or 4 days in the fridge.

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 12, 2022 at 8:35 am

      What a smoothie adventure you've had so far, Donna! We've not worked with a vacuum sealer to store our smoothies, yet we know that closed tightly in a mason jar, a freshly blended smoothie will last 24-48 hours. Yet the further away you are from the initial blending time, the less fresh it will taste. We love doing DIY Freezer Smoothie packs for this reason. It gives us a storage + prep ahead option, yet our smoothie is freshly blended each time.

  65. Janet

    January 10, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Beginner’s Luck Smoothie: Wow! so refreshing. I added 4tbsp of Simple Green protein smoothie boast, oh so, delicious…

    Reply
  66. Tami Hamernik

    January 10, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful!

    Reply
  67. Anna Conklin

    January 10, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it and I’m not a fan of bananas. Will certainly make again. Very easy to make and very filling. Waiting for my protein powder to arrive on Wednesday and it will definately be more filling. Good meal substitute.

    Reply
  68. Sharon V

    January 10, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    The Beginner's Luck Smoothie was delicious! The sweetness from the pineapple & banana complimented the tart mango. My son also gave it the thumbs up! I will definitely make again.

    Reply
  69. Tina

    January 10, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    Simple & tasty!

    Reply
  70. Jean H

    January 10, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love this smoothie. I has the perfect blend of fruits and spinach that gave it such a smooth, refreshing tropical taste. It is, also, very easy to make.

    Reply
  71. Katie M.

    January 10, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    Love the Beginners Luck smoothie. Super easy to make, especially with my Vitamix. Used fresh fruit vice frozen so added a few ice cubes. Feel more energized already.

    Reply
  72. Cynthia Martinez

    January 10, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Great, simple recipe. I add chia seeds & it comes out super creamy & delicious!

    Reply
  73. Kenyetta C.

    January 10, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie was absolutely awesome...it will stay in the smoothie rotation.

    Reply
  74. Kimberly

    January 10, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    Beginner’s Luck will have you crossing the smoothie finish line first, not only in the morning, but with your family & friends. A delicious easy smoothie that hits the spot.

    Reply
  75. Beth

    January 10, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I love this smoothie.

    Reply
  76. Jeri

    January 10, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I enjoyed the tropical flavor.

    Reply
  77. Natalie

    January 10, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    It was so refreshing and light.

    Reply
  78. Pam L

    January 10, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    4 stars
    Fruity, refreshing, tasty. Worth repeating again. I’m going to try it with my vanilla protein shake next time.

    Reply
  79. Laura Steinwand

    January 10, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie was really good. I had to substitute papaya for mango and I added a scoop of rolled outs and 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder. I had the smoothie for lunch.

    Reply
  80. Sandy P

    January 10, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    Refreshing! Delicious way to start the challenge.

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  81. Zeno

    January 10, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    Really nice favor!

    Reply
  82. Judy T

    January 10, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    It is sooo smooth and delicious, I only used half a banana and it doesn’t taste overly sweet! Great start!

    Reply
  83. Linda Bailey

    January 10, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great smoothie really like the taste of the beginners luck

    Reply
  84. Karyn Feder

    January 10, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this smoothie! I wasn’t sure I would because of the “green-ness” of it, but it was great! I look forward to making it again!

    Reply
  85. Alaina

    January 10, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    4 stars
    Tasted so tropical. Very yummy!

    Reply
  86. Cynthia

    January 10, 2022 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    This is my favorite smoothie! I love the fruity creaminess.

    Reply
  87. Renee

    January 10, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    So fresh and tropical, this is one of my favourite smoothies, I added hemp seeds and made a double batch, so my son could try it, and I believe he is hooked.

    Reply
  88. Mary P

    January 10, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    YUM YUM, this was super creamy and I totally enjoyed it. Great way to start January. thanks. I put in some avocado as well just to give it some good fats. I still did the banana too.

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  89. Laura

    January 10, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    It’s really good, used unsweetened almond milk as the liquid. I also only used 1/2 a banana instead if a whole to lower the carbs.

    It tasted delicious. All natural sweetness.

    Reply
  90. Ruth S

    January 10, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    Good tip to blend the spinach and liquid first then add the fruit. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Judy T

      January 10, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      Yes that was a good idea

  91. Sam Ruch

    January 10, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    Great start to the 30 Day Smoothie Challenge!

    Reply
  92. Beth Bastian

    January 10, 2022 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the Green Smoothie!

    Reply
  93. Frances Panzke

    January 10, 2022 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! I made a few substitutes—Spinach, tropical fruit I had in my freezer (so my mix had a couple of pieces of strawberry and a sliver of coconut in addition to the pineapple and mango). I also included my protein powder and collagen to make it a meal. Very smooth and creamy!

    Reply
  94. Sandra

    January 10, 2022 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    I was unable to shop so used what I had on hand. "DELICIOUS" according to my husband and I agree. I used 3 cups unsweetened almond milk, 3 scoops Orgain plant based chocolate protein powder, 2 generous cups organic fresh spinach, 1 fresh banana, 1/2 cup each frozen pineapple and strawberries. Blended in my Vitamix 3200 (?) for 1 minute. I find the frozen pineapple really "cuts" the taste of spinach...

    Reply
  95. Temara LeShaun

    January 10, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the beginners luck smoothie! It was the perfect amount of each fruit! Nothing overpowered another! And very simple to make! A great way to kickstart this 10 Day Smoothie Challenge!

    Reply
  96. Tracey

    January 10, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    Beginner's Luck Smoothie = One of my/our go-to smoothie favorites.

    We often add a few cashews + hemp seed to up the protein ... and maybe a dribble of vanilla for fun 😉

    Reply
    • Elizabeth M

      January 10, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      This one is a classic! It's super quick and easy to prepare, and it is delicious. I always increase the greens a bit.

  97. Ashley Mc

    January 10, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Love this smoothie. Great way to start the day and the challenge.

    Reply
  98. Kristen

    January 10, 2022 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    Easy, yummy, filling and gave me great energy for a fun pickleball set of games today! Made it for everyone in my house and they gave it a thumbs up too!

    Reply
  99. Sandra S

    January 10, 2022 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    The Beginner's Luck smoothie tasted light, refreshing and tropical.

    Reply
  100. Jill McAdams

    January 10, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    4 stars
    This smoothie is so yummy and clean tasting! I fixed it for the whole family this morning!

    Reply
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