One of the many wonderful aspects of the holidays is sharing delicious, and yes often decadent, food with your loved ones. However the holidays can leave you feeling a little sluggish, like “meh” for days. Rather than try to eat less after the holidays, I make it a goal to eat better. No need to stress your body out, just treat it to what it’s looking for. Most likely that’s a big dose of greens.
No, you don’t have to eat salads for the next 10 days straight, but you can find fun ways to incorporate greens into each meal. One of my favorite ways to do that is by adding the green stuff to my AM routine in the form of a smoothie. Green smoothies can get a bad rap for tasting, well a little “too green” but I’ve rounded up 6 healthy, nutrient packed and delicious green combinations that will give you that boost your body’s craving.
Coconut Mango Green Smoothie from In it 4 the Long Run
If you’re on the hunt for a light, refreshing smoothie that can pack a hearty serving of greens you’re in luck. You’ll barely taste the spinach in this tropical vibrant, refreshing coconut mango green smoothie.
Cashew Butter Green Smoothie from The Almond Eater
Looking for a creamy indulgent breakfast without being weighed down? Erin from The Almond Eater has you covered. The healthy fat in the cashew butter and avocado will keep you full all morning.
Pear Ginger Lime Green Smoothie from In it 4 the Long Run
When you think of green juices and smoothies you might think “hmmm tastes like lawn clippings.” However this spicy, sweet combination of pear, ginger, spinach and lime will have you rethinking all your previous judgements towards green elixirs.
Simple Coconut Green Smoothie from Pinch of Yum
This simple peach coconut mix from Pinch of Yum is a perfect morning snack or breakfast boost. To make it a full meal try adding a little protein like an egg or mix in your favorite protein powder.
Berry Green Layered Smoothie from Fit Foodie Finds
This smoothie is proof that you’re totally allowed to break that childhood rule of not playing with your food. This berry green layered smoothie from Fit Foodie Finds is gorgeous and a blast to make, oh hey and it tastes pretty dang amazing too.
The Best Green Smoothie Bowl from The Balanced Berry
Packed with spinach, avocado and creamy banana, this smoothie bowl from the Balanced berry packs a powerful punch of flavor and greens. Smoothie bowls make a delicious, filling breakfast that will keep your cravings at bay all morning.
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Your Turn:
- Green smoothies? Love em? Hate em?
- What’s your favorite green to use in juices or smoothies?
I think I have finally perfected my green smoothie technique, and I cannot wait to try these because I currently feel like ISHHH.
Oo noice! Nothing like dat nutribullet to help you get your greens on
These all look so good! I was a big green smoothie drinker, but mine never tasted good so its no wonder I got out of it! I would just pile all the nasty heathy things in a blender with water as the base and plug my nose to down it. My dad still does it every day, but these look so good they could double as dessert!
Haha that’s how I feel when I’m drinking most green juices – add some berries/fruit in there and they basically are dessert!
I used to be SO AFRAID of adding greens to my smoothies. Turns out I am a whimp and you can’t even taste it!
Right? Especially when you’ve got yummy berries to hide it
These look and sound AHmazing. I need to get to the grocery store stat.
And I love green smoothies. Spinach is definitely my go-to green because you really can’t taste it. OR AVOCADOS. So creamy and delicious.
Yesss spinach is my home gurl when it comes to greens – best texture and taste when it comes to smoothies.
I’m pretty sure I have green smoothie running through my veins in lieu of blood. That was actually a really bizarre thing to say, and I have no idea why I said it. I guess I just love green smoothies that much. Thank you so much for including me! <3
I love smoothies! Such a good way to get a bunch of fruits and veggies in. The pear ginger one sounds amazing. Ginger in anything immediately makes it better 🙂
Once upon a time I added kale into my smoothie, but didn’t blend it before adding the other stuff and I ended up with a smoothie with chunks of kale. Not so pleasant. Thankfully I’ve learned since then that green smoothies can be totally awesome. These all look so good, I don’t know which to try first!!
i agree.i think its better to treat our body better with wholesome ingredients than to starve and eat just too many healthy, not delicious things.
I’m so glad you posted this today. I went a little crazy today trying to put as many green things into my morning smoothie as possible and am struggling to get it down as I type this ha!
This is an awesome round up–thanks for including my cashew butter smoothie! Ugh, cashew butter–how I adore thee. Isn’t it crazy wonderful how spinach tastes like nothing in a smoothie? Probably the EASIEST way to eat spinach.
Abso-fruitly! Your smoothie is just so dreamy, I couldn’t not include it. Team spinach in smoothies all the way.
I haven’t made a hearty green smoothie in a while, but this has given me some inspiration to bring out the blender again…My favorite green is spinach. Love all these combos…thanks for sharing and stay warm tonight! XOXO
Thanks Katie! I’m actually on a road trip around Florida visiting family right now so it’s been quite toasty indeed. Definitely green juice weather
I can’t wait to jump on the green smoothie train!
If only I was allowed to bring a blender to college 🙁 they all sound delicious!!