This Green Goddess Smoothie is sweet, rich, and full of good stuff. Simply blend the fresh fruits, leafy greens, and sweet add-ins together to make a healthy, portable, and delicious 5-minute breakfast.
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My Green Goddess Smoothie blends the delicious combination of green apples, banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup together to create a healthy and vibrant breakfast option. It’s fresh and light while still filling you up and starting your day off on the right foot.
Some of you may think green smoothies are bound to taste like salad. This recipe couldn’t be farther from that! Yes, it’s packed with nutrients and plant-based ingredients but the taste is perfectly sweet, creamy, and nutty.
Green smoothie benefits
If you want to feel fuller longer, turn to this smoothie. Packing lots of good stuff into one drink is an easy way to consume your daily fruits and vegetables, plus U.S. News Health says the amount of fiber in green smoothies can lower glucose levels. As a bonus, the sweet, rich flavors of these smoothies make them delicious and fun to drink!
Green goddess smoothie ingredients
- Green Apples – You can also use red apples. They will be less tart and a little more sweet. You may also want to peel red apples so that the color doesn’t turn brown.
- Banana – Frozen bananas are great here to add extra thickness. If you don’t have a frozen banana on hand, simply add in a bit of ice.
- Kale or Spinach – Kale will be a bit more bitter. Spinach will have a more mild flavor.
- Peanut Butter – Or almond butter or sunflower butter.
- Flaxseeds – You can also swap in hemp hearts.
- Maple Syrup – Or, try honey or agave syrup for a little sweetness.
- Almond Milk – Or soy milk, cashew milk or dairy milk.
How to make it
- Add all of your prepared fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, flaxseeds, maple syrup, and almond milk to a high-powered blender.
- Blend until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Pour into glasses or a to-go cup and enjoy!
Just look at that color! ↓↓↓
Tips and tricks
- If you like your smoothies on the thinner side, try adding extra almond milk, fruit juice, or water.
- If you prefer it on the thicker side, try adding a frozen banana or freezing your apple and greens before blending. When all else fails, a handful of ice is a great backup option.
- Turn it into a smoothie bowl! To do so, use as little liquid as possible. I recommend adding all of the ingredients except for the almond milk to the blender and as it blends, pour 1 tablespoon of almond milk at a time. Keep going until your smoothie is smooth and thick enough to eat with a spoon.
Variations
It’s really easy to customize a vegan kale smoothie to fit your personal tastes and dietary needs. Try adding any of the suggestions below next time:
- Greens: If you want to pack in your vitamins, try adding arugula, spinach, microgreens, or swiss chard.
- Fruit: Freeze chunks of avocado for a creamy texture. Otherwise, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries will also make a sweet, nutrient-dense, and delicious addition to this smoothie.
- Liquid: If almond milk or dairy-free milk isn’t your thing, feel free to use your favorite milk in this smoothie instead. You could also use water or fruit juice like apple or orange juice in place of the milk.
- Add-ins: For a protein boost, try adding additional nut butter or your favorite protein powder. Cacao nibs, cinnamon, or goji berries will each add sweetness and diverse flavors.
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Full Recipe
Green Goddess Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 granny smith apples
- 1 banana (frozen preferred)
- 2 cups kale (or spinach)
- 4 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups almond milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
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If you like your smoothies on the thinner side, try adding extra almond milk, fruit juice, or water.
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If you prefer it on the thicker side, try adding a frozen banana or freezing your apple and greens before blending. When all else fails, a handful of ice is a great backup option.
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Turn it into a smoothie bowl! To do so, use as little liquid as possible. I recommend adding all of the ingredients except for the almond milk to the blender and as it blends, pour 1 tablespoon of almond milk at a time. Keep going until your smoothie is smooth and thick enough to eat with a spoon.
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Greens: If you want to pack in your vitamins, try adding arugula, spinach, microgreens, or swiss chard.
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Fruit: Freeze chunks of avocado for a creamy texture. Otherwise, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries will also make a sweet, nutrient-dense, and delicious addition to this smoothie.
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Liquid: If almond milk or dairy-free milk isn’t your thing, feel free to use your favorite milk in this smoothie instead. You could also use water or fruit juice like apple or orange juice in place of the milk.
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Add-ins: For a protein boost, try adding additional nut butter or your favorite protein powder. Cacao nibs, cinnamon, or goji berries will each add sweetness and diverse flavors.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in 2014. It was updated in 2021 to add new photographs and again in 2024 to add additional information. The original green goodness smoothie recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
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