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Try a green grape smoothie for a bright snack full of fresh produce. This citrusy creation is definitely a kid-friendly recipe that I also enjoy.
Grape smoothies are a staple at my house, whenever the grapes don’t get eaten right after bringing them home! This green grape smoothie recipe is brightly delicious, and loved by young and old smoothie drinkers alike. So read on, or skip ahead to start blending right away (no judgement!).
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Green Smoothies vs Green Juice
When it comes to drinking your greens, there are two general ways to do it. Let’s break it down, so to explain why I like blending leafy green smoothies like this grape smoothie, rather than juicing.
Juicing fruits + veggies
Juicing greens gives you a concentrated small amount of liquid. The nutrients can be easily absorbed into your blood stream and benefit your body. Juicing doesn’t contain fiber, which helps your digestive system work properly, curb blood sugar spikes and keeps you full longer.
I definitely lean towards #teamsmoothie, yet I do think juicing has its benefits. I talk more about this on my podcast interview with Wellness Mama.
Blending green smoothies
Blending your greens creates a larger amount of liquid than juicing. It’s thicker due to the fiber retained in the greens. This slows down the speed at which the sugars and nutrients enter your body, as well as helps you stay full longer. Lots of fruit and veggies also have nutritional value in the skin, which can get lost in juicing (like the pith in the orange of this grape smoothie). Finally, juicing takes a LOT more produce than blending, which makes it more expensive.
How to Make an Affordable Grape Smoothie
This green grape smoothie recipe is a hit in our house. We love how easy it is to find the ingredients for this smoothie at the local grocery store. And they’re also affordable! That’s the key to making this a healthy habit for life— use ingredients you can always find and always afford.
It’s definitely okay to skip all the fancy potions and powders that people recommend you add to your smoothie. For this amazing recipe, all you need is:
- baby spinach (I prefer organic because it’s on the EWG’s dirty dozen list)
- green grapes (be sure to check for seeds before blending)
- pineapple (I use frozen pineapple to chill the smoothie and save me time chopping it up)
- oranges (naval oranges are so flavorful and juicy!)
Delicious Grape Smoothie Recipes
Grapes are sometimes an overlooked smoothie ingredient, yet they add some delicious flavor (and nutrients!). Check out these other great grape smoothie recipes:
I’d love it if you made this green smoothie, then left a rating + comment below. I always want to know what you think of these smoothie recipes, and what you add to them to make them your own. Happy blending!
Green Grape Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup water
- ½ orange peeled
- ½ cup grapes
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach, water orange until smooth.
- Add remaining fruit and blend again.
Notes
- If you like it thicker, use less water (like 1/4 cup)
- Use green or red grapes, whichever you prefer (green are a bit more tart).
- Swap spinach with the leafy greens of your choice.
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
Absolutely delicious
Great flavor, if you want it more on the frozen side, freeze your fruits.
Did you use the whole orange? Rind and all?
Peel the orange, the rind will make it bitter. I also cut it in quarters so it fits in my blending cups.
Hi Lola! You need to peel the orange first, then you can throw it in!
Another refreshing green smoothie to start the day. I didn’t really notice the taste of the grapes, but it was a tasty smoothie, more liquidy than yesterdays but still good!
I enjoyed the grape smoothie because it wasn’t sweet! I’m a black coffee girl so I don’t enjoy overly sweet morning smoothies.
I love how tart this one is!! Delicious and filling!!
This green grape smoothie is very refreshing. Not too sweet! I added hemp hearts for my protein.
Not as thick as most smoothies, but still delicious. Used coconut water and added chia seeds.
Well 4 hours into to my work day and got to admit this green grape smoothie tast so good and refreshing Certainly give me give me a pickup to get though a 12 hour shift thanks for a great recipe
This one is great! I used red grapes, and it satisfied my sweet tooth… Also, thanks for the info about the difference between juicing and blending….very helpful! Have a great day!
Fresh, bright green and refreshing. Enjoyed after my morning walk. Very hydrating as well
Love smoothies with an orange, plus the pineapple, gives it such a fresh taste. Sweetness, just the right amount, a healthy sweetness
I might have a new favorite! I have never put grapes in a smoothie, what a nice surprise. I often freeze grapes if they aren’t being eaten, now I have a new purpose for them. The pith of the orange gave a nice tang.
This smoothie is a delicious addition to breakfast. It’s sweet, but not too sweet. Yum!
Had this for breakfast this morning and loved the taste of it. I only had 1/2 cup of spinach so also added a handful of romaine lettuce as well. Was very light and refreshing and a great start to the day.
I definitely don’t think of grapes in a smoothie, but great addition! The orange and pineapple make this smoothie very ‘citrusy’…which isn’t MY favorite, but it’s still good. 😉