Copycat Panera Green Passion Smoothie Recipe
Learn all about how to make Copycat Panera Green Smoothie recipe at home!
Why leave the house when you can make Panera Bread Green Juice Smoothie right in the comfort of your own home!
Why You Should Make This Recipe
There are many reasons why you will love to make this recipe.
Saves Money: Making your own smoothie’s are more economical and you can tweak the ingredients to make it a smoothie with more whole fruits and less added sugars.
Healthy: Not only is this smoothie a delicious breakfast but it’s a great way to bump up your fruit and veggie intake.
Simple & Easy: But most important of all, you can create a delicious smoothie with only a handful of ingredients and you don’t need to add things like cottage cheese, beets, or wheat grass to make the drink “healthy”.
Make your smoothies healthy and delicious without adding too many ingredients! Many people feel the need to include like 10 vegetables to amp up the nutrition. In my opinion, you’ll end up with chunky, salad-tasting soup. In the case of these flavorful drinks, less is more. And you can always eat some cottage cheese with pickled beets and fresh cracked pepper as a snack later! It doesn’t need to be added to this smoothie.
Tools
High-powered blender – I use a Vitamix
Ingredients
Greens – Use spinach, baby spinach, or kale. You could include your favorite greens powder to this step or swap the greens for greens powder.
Mango – I prefer to use frozen mango however mango puree or ripe mango could work too.
Peaches – I prefer frozen
Passion Fruit Juice Cocktail – For tips on how to find passion fruit juice check out my FAQ section, for this ingredient might not be readily available at your local grocery store. This ingredient adds tropical vibes.
Water
Optional: Banana, Coconut Water, White Grape Juice, Honey or Maple syrup, Protein Powder or Collagen!
Step By Step Instructions
Prepare Your Ingredients:
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- Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly.
- Ensure your frozen mango and peach slices are ready to use. You can use fresh fruit if you prefer, but frozen fruit helps create a thicker, colder smoothie.
Add Ingredients to Blender
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- Place the fresh spinach leaves, frozen mango and peach chunks, passion fruit juice, and (or water) to the blender. For a sweeter smoothie option to swap out the water for white grape juice.
Optional Additions:
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- If you’d like a creamier texture, add half a banana.
- For a sweeter taste, add a tablespoon of honey.
- For added protein add unflavored plant-based or whey protein powder. I prefer to include a scoop of collagen powder.
Blend the Ingredients:
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- Start blending at a low speed to break down the spinach and frozen fruits.
- Gradually increase the speed to high and blend until the smoothie is smooth and well-mixed.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more juice or water to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and Enjoy:
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- A very important step, taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or consistency if needed. Add more juice, sweetener, or ice as desired. Serve in your favorite smoothie glass and enjoy!
Smoothie Making Tips
Below are some of my favorite smoothie making tips.
- Add protein! For a more filling smoothie add protein. Some of my favorite add ins include Greek Yogurt, protein powder, and nut butter.
- Got Leftovers? Make Smoothie Pops! Another refreshing take on this recipe is to make a smoothie pop! Not only is this recipe a nutritious smoothie and refreshing beverage, but it is also a nutritious Popsicle.
- Taste and Adjust. After blending taste your smoothie. Adjust for sweetness and consistency.
FAQ – Ask a Dietitian!
Where can I buy Passion fruit Juice?
Below are a few passion fruit juice options.
Ceres – 100% Passion Fruit Juice from concentrate – You can purchase Ceres Passion Fruit Juice on Amazon or Shaws, EarthFare, World Market, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publics, MOM’s Organic Market, Hannaford, Big Y, and Morton Williams The Fresh Marketplace. I purchased some from Amazon. Mine came to me a little beat up but still intact!
Welch’s Passion Fruit Cocktail – This product might be more widely available I found it at Safeway.
Evolution – Tropical Passion Juice (apple, orange, pineapple, carrot, mango, passion fruit, lime). This was also available at my local safeway.
Are Green Smoothies Healthy?
Any food can be a part of a balanced and nutritious diet. That being said, if you eat pepperoni pizza, french fries, and chocolate cake after starting the day with a green smoothie, you are likely consuming too many calories from saturated fat and added sugars.
I enjoy starting my day with a green juice smoothie and I might even include a bit of collagen powder to bump up the protein. Continuing the day with veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins will ensure my day is healthy and balanced. That doesn’t mean I might not indulge in a slice of chocolate cake for my friend’s birthday later that day.
Green Smoothies can balanced diet depending on the other foods consumed during that day and week just like how that slice of chocolate cake can also be apart of a balanced diet. It’s about finding harmony in the healthy foods you eat as well as the decidant treats!
What are some other smoothie ingredients that would taste good in a green smoothie?
Below is a list of some ingredients that would taste good in a green smoothie.
- Chia Seeds or Flax seed powder – adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids
- Protein Powder or Collagen – adds protein
- Nut or Seed butters – adds flavor, protein and healthy fats
- Skim Milk – 8g of protein per 1 cup
- Almond Milk – for a lower calorie smoothie, however low calorie also means low protein
- Green Veggies – like cucumber, celery, or romaine lettuce
Just this morning I made a variation of this smoothie which included 5oz coconut water 3oz passion fruit juice cocktail, 1/2 cup peaches, 1/2 cup mango, a greens powder, and a scoop of Earth Fed Muscle Collagen!
More Delicious Green Smoothie Recipe Combinations
If you love cold beverages in the heat of summer like I do, you will love these flavor combos for more green smoothies!
- Cucumber, spinach, pineapple, apple or pineapple juice, ginger, lemon
- Spinach, coconut water, banana, pineapple
- Greens Powder, water, lemon, ginger, mango or pineapple
What other ingredients do you think taste good in a green smoothie?!
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Copycat Panera Green Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 high powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach or other greens of choice
- 1 cup frozen peaches or mango
- 1 cup frozen mango or more per preference
- 1 cup passion fruit juice cocktail I like Evolution Topical Passion Juice
- 1 cup water or white grape juice for additional sweetness
- Optional ingredients: collagen, greens powder, honey, banana
Instructions
Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly.Ensure your frozen mango and peach slices are ready to use. You can use fresh fruit if you prefer, but frozen fruit helps create a thicker, colder smoothie.
Add Ingredients to Blender
- Place the fresh spinach leaves, frozen mango and peach chunks, passion fruit juice, and (or water) to the blender. For a sweeter smoothie option to swap out the water for white grape juice.
Optional Additions
- If you'd like a creamier texture, add half a banana.For a sweeter taste, add a tablespoon of honey.For added protein add unflavored plant-based or whey protein powder. I prefer to include a scoop of collagen powder.
Blend the Ingredients:
- Start blending at a low speed to break down the spinach and frozen fruits. Gradually increase the speed to high and blend until the smoothie is smooth and well-mixed.If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more juice or water to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and Enjoy:
- A very important step, taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or consistency if needed. Add more juice, sweetener, or ice as desired. Serve in your favorite smoothie glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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