Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

A smoothie with fruit and veggies is ultra healthy! Tips on how to use what’s on hand and tailor to your tastes. 

This time of year always inspires me to make some changes….some healthy changes.  I need to eat more fruit and veggies and less sugar – so how about a smoothie with fruit and veggies?  Yikes….less sugar!  That’s going to be tough.

Smoothies with fruit and veggies are healthy and I make them with absolutely no added sugar.  And I don’t miss it at all!

I have my go-to items for smoothies.  But I also need to have an alternate game plan because we don’t always have everything on hand.

My recipe is my standard go-to smoothie, but I will also give you a list of some options for substitutions and variety!

My basic rule:  Add what you like and try out different ingredients to see what works.  I don’t like any one ingredient to overpower the smoothie.

Fruit Options

Add what you have on hand or your favorite fruit.  Fruit can be fresh or frozen.

• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Banana
• Pineapple
• Kiwi
• Peach
• Mango
• Citrus

Veggie Options

• Spinach
• Kale
• Swiss Chard
• Carrots
• Cucumber

We love to make these smoothies all year long. My kids make them for breakfast and for snacks. You just can’t go wrong with a treat like these smoothies. If you are looking for more smoothie recipes check out this green smoothie recipe. 

What to do with leftover smoothie?

If you have any leftover smoothie, just pop the extras in the fridge or freezer and enjoy later. My kids like to put them in the freezer and then eat when it is frozen. The smoothie will become frozen hard and you will need a spoon to scrape it up. As it begins to thaw, the smoothie is easier to eat. 

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Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Healthy fruit and veggie smoothie

Course: Breakfast, healthy, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruit and veggie smoothie, fruit smoothie, smoothie, smoothie recipe, veggie smoothie, yogurt smoothie

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 89 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened/plain greek yogurt
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
• 1 whole ripe banana
• 1 whole carrot washed and chopped into large
• 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1/4 cup water or juice

Instructions

1. Place all items in a blender.
2. Blend until fully incorporated, stopping to stir or add more water or juice as needed.
3. Serve right away or cover and store in refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Adjust the fruits and vegetables to what you like and what you have on hand.

You can also add 2-3 ice cubes to make slightly slushy. 

Nutrition Facts

Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 2mg 1%

Sodium 32mg 1%

Potassium 259mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 9g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 29.8%

Vitamin C 19%

Calcium 8.4%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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