Green Juice Smoothie
Looking for your next breakfast juice recipe? Well, there is no juicing involved in this breakfast juice recipe. This Green Juice Smoothie is one of my “go-to” morning juices because it is easy, refreshing, yummy, and full of nutrition.
I created this morning juice recipe after drinking a green smoothie at a coffee shop in Klamath Falls, OR. Jacob and I attended the Winter Wings Festival this past February and on our way out of town, we picked up some coffee and breakfast from A Leap of Taste. After a long weekend of eating out and dining on hotel room snacks, I wanted something green, juicy, and full of nutrients. So, I ordered myself a Green Dream.
That smoothie was hydrating, refreshing, and most importantly delicious. When I got home, I had to recreate it. My smoothie might not be exact, but I got pretty close, and I even found some superb substitutions and additions.
This Green Juice Smoothie, has apple juice, pineapple, Greens Powder (but you could use cucumber and frozen spinach instead), ginger, and lemon, and I add a little unflavored protein powder to aid in satiety and help me to balance and meet my daily protein goals.
In the following article, I will discuss why you will love this smoothie, the ingredients, how easy it is to make it, and some education about how you can mix and match ingredients to make a healthy and flavor-packed smoothie.
Why I Love This Morning Juice
Quick: This smoothie will take less than 10 minutes to make. It is perfect for a quick morning juice that is filling and nutritious.
Easy: All you do is throw your ingredients into a blender and press a button!
Colorful/beautiful: The color of this smoothie is a beautiful emerald green. The color alone makes my mouth water.
Healthy: Not only is this Green Juice Smoothie refreshing, citrusy, gingery, and delicious, but it’s nutritious too! Loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein, you’ll want to keep this smoothie recipe in your rotation.
The Ingredients: Green Juice Smoothie
Below are the ingredients I use to create this balanced morning juice recipe.
- Apple Juice
- Frozen Pineapple
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Unflavored Protein Powder
- Cucumber and Frozen Spinach (or use Greens Powder)
Other optional ingredients: Celery, green apple, or lime.
How to Make This Morning Juice
Add the ingredients to a blender, starting with liquids. Blend until smooth.
Pro tip: Give the blender a quick rinse immediately after making your smoothie. This will prevent the smoothie residue from drying and makes for super easy cleanup!
Sharper Nutrition Fix: How you can mix and match ingredients to make a delicious smoothie
When creating smoothies, I follow my smoothie blueprint. I always include Liquid, Fruit/Veggies, Flavor, and sometimes something from the Other category.
Liquid: The liquid is the base of the smoothie. It allows the ingredients to blend into a smooth beverage.
Fruit/Veggies: Fruits and Veggies not only add nutrition, but they also add bulk and flavor to the smoothie.
Flavor: For even more flavor, I’ll add many combinations of ingredients. Examples:
- Green Juice Smoothie: I add ginger and lemon juice for a refreshing flavor and a bit of zing.
- Almond Joy Smoothie: I add dates, coconut, and cocoa powder for the sweet, coconutty, and chocolate flavors.
Other: I often supplement my smoothies with a little something extra. Sometimes I add fiber, sometimes I add protein, and sometimes I add a bit of both!
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Green Juice Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen pineapple or mango
- 1 tbsp minced ginger or more per preference
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed is best
- 2 tbsp unflavored protein powder
- 1 scoop greens powder see recipe note
Instructions
- Starting with liquids, add the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Notes
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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