This Green Goddess Smoothie is a nutrient-dense drink that has a vibrant green color. It’s nourishing, naturally flavorful, and a great way to start the day with something that feels light, energizing, and genuinely satisfying.
My son loves to start the day with a smoothie on his way to school. He loves my Mango Banana Smoothie and my Pineapple Blueberry Smoothie. Give them a try for your family.
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Why this Green Goddess Smoothie Recipe is a Keeper
I love this vegan green goddess smoothie because it’s a quick and easy way to get in your green fruits and veggies. This smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.
- 5 Minute Meal: All you have to do is blend and drink.
- The “Glowing Skin” Effect: High concentrations of Vitamin C and healthy fats (from avocado or seeds) promote collagen production and skin hydration.
- Zero “Earthy” Aftertaste: When balanced correctly with lemon and fruit, you get the benefits of greens without the bitter taste.
- Satiety: Unlike fruit-only smoothies, the fiber from leafy greens and healthy fats keeps you full until lunch. The full recipe for this original green smoothie is below.
Why is my Green Smoothie Brown?
If your delicious green goddess smoothie is turning brown, try using frozen fruit (especially bananas) to slow oxidation. Drink it soon after blending. Add a splash of lemon or lime juice for brightness and color protection.
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“This is delicious! I was afraid it might be too sweet, but the citrus and pineapple help to balance it! Thanks so much for sharing.”
~Glenda
Ingredient Notes to Make this Green Goddess Drink
This recipe uses only a few simple ingredients you can grab in one quick trip to the store.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Fresh Fruits: You will need a navel orange, green apple, frozen banana, pineapple and strawberries.
- Veggies: This green drink hides veggies like baby spinach, kale and carrots.
Variations and Substitutions for Spinach and Banana Smoothie
This creamy smoothie recipe is so easy to change up. I like to experiment with ingredients to make different varieties.
- Base: Add oat milk, soy milk or diluted Greek yogurt to start the creamy base. Use water, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk or your favorite plant-based milk for a dairy free version.
- Veggies: Try chard, arugula (for a peppery kick), or parsley. You could even try celery and cucumber.
- Boosters: Use chia seeds, hemp hearts, spirulina, or your favorite protein powder in your creamy texture smoothie.
- Sweetener: If you want an extra sweet smoothie, beyond it’s natural sweetness from the apple and banana, add in a little maple syrup to the blender.
Special Equipment Needed for Tropical Green Goodness
For this recipe, a specific piece of equipment can make all the difference. The blender makes the perfect consistency.
- High-Powered Blender: Essential for a “silky” texture, especially if using kale or celery.
How to Make Vegan Green Goddess Smoothies
This is one of the easiest recipes ever. It comes together in 1 quick steps, and is perfect for a party or get-together.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Blend Ingredients: Add an orange, half of an apple, a carrot, strawberries, spinach, a banana, pineapple, kale leaf, flax seed and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Tropical Green Smoothie
Help your future self out and prep this creamy green goddess smoothie ahead of time.
- Smoothie Freezer Packs: Place your greens, fruit, and “boosters” into a bag and freeze. In the morning, just add liquid and blend.
- Fridge Storage: Store in an airtight mason jar for up to 24 hours. Fill it to the very brim to minimize oxidation (air contact).
- The “Lemon Trick”: Add extra lemon or lime juice if storing overnight; the Vitamin C acts as a natural preservative to keep the green color bright.
Alternate Preparation Methods
Make this kale smoothie recipe another way by turning it into bowls or popsicles.
- Smoothie Bowl: Use 50% less liquid to create a thick, spoonable base. Top with granola, hemp seeds, and fresh berries.
- Smoothie Popsicles: Pour leftovers into silicone molds for a healthy summer snack.
- Juicer Method: If you prefer a thin liquid without fiber, run the ingredients through a juicer (note: you will lose the filling fiber benefits).
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers
- Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a very short amount of time, or the freezer for longer storage.
- Freeze: Freeze leftover smoothie in ice cube trays. Use these “green cubes” in your next smoothie instead of regular ice to prevent watering it down.
- Leftovers:
- Baking: You can actually swap the liquid in pancake or muffin batter for leftover green smoothie for a “Green Goddess” breakfast boost!
Questions About Green Smoothies with Apples Recipe
You can use tender spinach stems bit avoid thick kale stems. They can make the smoothie gritty or stringy. Herb stems are woody (like rosemary or thyme) so avoid those too.
Nope! It has plenty of fruit in it to sweeten it up. A Green Goddess smoothie has herbs and greens, but it shouldn’t taste like you tossed a salad into the blender. When the ingredients are in the right proportions, the flavor leans fresh, bright, and creamy, not leafy or grassy.
Tips for Making the Best Green Smoothie Recipe
- Liquid First: Always pour your liquid into the blender first. This creates a vortex that pulls the solids down, preventing the motor from stalling.
- Frozen is Better: Use at least one frozen component (banana or mango) to achieve a creamy, “soft-serve” texture without needing ice.
- The “Greens First” Blend: If your blender is weak, blend your liquid and greens alone first until completely liquid, then add the rest of the ingredients. No more leafy chunks!
- Serve With: Serve this green goddess smoothie recipe with Ham and Egg Cups, Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower or Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe.
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Green Goddess Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 Navel orange, peeled, and sections separated
- ½ Apple, cored and sliced
- 1 Carrot, peeled, and sliced in half
- 5-6 Strawberries
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 Banana, peeled
- 1 cup Pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 1 Kale Leaf
- 1 Tablespoon Flax Seed
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to the desired consistency.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Protein Powder: Give a great boost of protein with a vanilla protein powder.
- Sweet: Maple Syrup or your own favorite sweetener can be added to the liquid.
- Variation tip: Ginger is a great addition to this smoothie.
- Alternate ingredient: Wheat Grass will make this smoothie even healthier.
- Alternate Flavor: Kids love peanut butter or almond butter added to this dish.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
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We have been in a smoothie rut – thank you for this super tasty new recipe to try!
This is a great, healthy way to start the day! It tastes so good you would never guess it is so good for you (ps don’t tell my kids!)
Will surely have this again! Super flavorful, loved this recipe! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This is delicious! I was afraid it might be too sweet, but the citrus and pineapple help to balance it! Thanks so much for sharing.
I love green smoothies and the fact they are good for you too.
I’ve actually been looking for new Breakfast Smoothie recipes that are healthy and filling–this one looks perfect-thanks!
I hope you like it! My entire family loves it! 🙂