Green Machine Smoothie

Loaded with vitamin-rich greens like kale, chard, and mint, this naturally-sweetened, banana-free green machine smoothie is so refreshing and totally vegan! A healthy drink ready in 5 minutes, you’ll want to sip this every morning.

It’s important to mention that I am not a “smoothie” person. A large part of this being that when I do see one that looks delicious, I rarely have all ingredients on hand. Unlike with many recipes, “winging it” never works for me and I end up with a brown sludge that tastes like everything and nothing. I’ve accepted that I can never drink a smoothie by itself as a meal; I need to chew food to feel satisfied.

I do enjoy them from time to time! When thought of as more of a drink and less of a “snack,” I’m definitely on board.

For example, today’s “green machine.”

That color though!

I cannot take the credit for this inspiration: I stumbled across a very similar combination from Erthe Foods at the Little Italy Farmer’s Market. As soon as I sipped it I knew I needed to try to recreate at home!

How to make this green machine smoothie taste good

• Swiss chard has a milder flavor than pure kale, so we’re using a higher percentage of it here. It’s equally loaded with nutritional benefits!
• Mint and lime make this very refreshing and hydrating, making this great post-workout or if you live in a hot climate.
• Flax seeds help keep things creamy! Apples and dates add some nice natural sweetness.

I hope you all enjoy this simple green smoothie! Please let me know in the comments or on Instagram if you make this recipe!

Want more smoothie recipes? Give these a try:

• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
• Grapefruit Smoothie Bowls

Green Machine Smoothie

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★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Loaded with vitamin-rich greens like kale, chard, and mint, this naturally-sweetened, banana-free green machine smoothie is so refreshing and totally vegan! A healthy drink ready in 5 minutes, you’ll want to sip this every morning.

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Ingredients

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• 3 leaves rainbow chard, washed
• 1 large leaf on-stem kale, washed
• 1 sprig mint, de-stemmed
• 1/3 cup lime juice (about 1/2 of a large lime)
• 2–3 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 Granny Smith apple sliced
• 1 TBS grated ginger (optional)
• 1/2 – 1 cup cold water (or coconut water)

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. If desired, add 1-3 ice cubes to thicken/chill. Serve immediately for best flavor!

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Drink
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 smoothie
• Calories: 228 calories
• Sugar: 42.4grams
• Sodium: 315 milligrams
• Fat: 0.7 grams
• Saturated Fat: 0.1 grams
• Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 grams
• Trans Fat: 0 grams
• Carbohydrates: 58 grams
• Fiber: 8.6 grams
• Protein: 4.4 grams
• Cholesterol: 0 milligrams

Keywords: smoothie, green, kale, chard, drink, lime, machine