Forums: January 2011 Kickstart Forum: green smoothies any one?
Created on: 01/04/11 01:12 AM Views: 4890 Replies: 20
vegankitty Joined: 12/29/10 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 109	green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 1:12 AM Green smoothies any one? I've been drinking green smoothies for the past 1 year and it my favorite part of being a vegan. Basically, I select from a variety of green leafy organic vegetables like kale, collard greens, spinach, chard, dandelions. Blend them with some fruit-apples, berries of different kinds, sometimes grapes, oranges etc. There is no fixed recipe. So every time I make a smoothie, it tastes yummy and different from the last time! It tastes wonderful! It is a perfect drink for me after a workout- truly filling and tastes yummy! It is easy to be mankind, Difficult to be human Striving to become human!
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
Bobby Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 4	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM Yes, green smoothies are wonderful. I have been using either kale or spinach for the green ingredient. Do you have other green preferences?
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 999	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM I have not entered into the green soothie yet.. do they hold you like a bowl of cereal w/soy milk?? or are you hungry in an hour?? I did read on a website to vary your greens because there are different nutrients in different greens.. also something about raw spinach not being so good.. but someone else said that when you coook spinach it loses it's iron... little confused here. http://www.rawfamily.com/recipes at some point soooon i am going to try it! maybe even today....
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
tofreak Joined: 12/30/10 Posts: 13	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM Love my green smoothies.....?. Funny thing I have a hard time keeping green leafy foods in frig. Im make more trips to store @ least twice a week sometimes 3.
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
Mariberry Joined: 01/02/10 Posts: 297	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM I love green smoothies too but take the easy way out by using Vega Whole food Smoothie Infusion (by Sequel). I add my own frozen berries and water and voila - perfect smoothie in no time. The spokesperson for this product is none other than Brendan Brazier who will no doubt be featured in this Kickstart at some point. It's full of raw, organic goodies so for those a little leary of drinking liquid spinach and kale, pick up a trial size pkg and give it a go. It really is delicious! All we are saying is "Give Peas a Chance"
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
LaniMuelrath Joined: 12/30/09 Location: California Posts: 557	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM vegankitty wrote: Green smoothies any one? I've been drinking green smoothies for the past 1 year and it my favorite part of being a vegan. Basically, I select from a variety of green leafy organic vegetables like kale, collard greens, spinach, chard, dandelions. Blend them with some fruit-apples, berries of different kinds, sometimes grapes, oranges etc. There is no fixed recipe. So every time I make a smoothie, it tastes yummy and different from the last time! It tastes wonderful! It is a perfect drink for me after a workout- truly filling and tastes yummy! Hey Vegankitty, what a good idea to start this thread! Green drinks can indeed be a way to pack in more color, especially on days when pressed for time. And for those who haven't yet tried a green drink (aka 'blended salad'), the thought does cause a nose wrinkle because of the newness of the idea - but honestly, you'll be surprised at how the 'green' flavor is easily overcome with a little bit of fruit! I'm all about easy, simple fixin's so if you need a place to start, here's my basic green drink recipe: Green Drink Resurrection Bottoms up! Lani Facebook Celebrity Tips Page Lani Muelrath, M.A. CGFI, CPBN the Plant-Based Fitness Expert McDougall Health & Medical Center 5 Minute Fitness & Plant-based Blueprint www
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
veggieland Joined: 01/04/11 Posts: 5	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM hi there, it took me a long time to decide for a juicer but at last bought one that does not kill enzymes and i am having so much fun everyday..i usually make spinach, apple, orange mixtures as a base and add what ever fruit i have in the bridge that day, sometimes berries, sometimes pomegranades...i love the way the colours and tastes blend... if you have any specific mixture you think tastes good pls share, thxs ebru
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
vegankitty Joined: 12/29/10 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 109	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM Hey people! Good to know that so many people are into the green smoothie thingy and many of them are willing to try it out. @Lani, I was too excited to post this msg, but as soon as I do, I am checking out that link. Thank you very much! @ Molly, yeah I think they do keep me filled up...actually I am not into cold cereals...so I can't really compare. I also drink 2 tall glasses. And what I follow is that I do not use the blender more than a minute. I had read somewhere that don't try to overblend your greens. One of my fav combinations is: 1. Leaves of kale 2. A whole apple 3. A whole pear 4. grated ginger. Blend these together. It wonderfully eliminates the bitterness of kale. Actually, I don't mind it, but you like it a tad sweeter, go for a large fruit or just increase the quantity of the fruit. Also, that grated ginger adds such amazing freshness to the drink. I love it! It is easy to be mankind, Difficult to be human Striving to become human!
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
vegankitty Joined: 12/29/10 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 109	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM @ Lani, that drink sounds yummy! It is easy to be mankind, Difficult to be human Striving to become human!
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
Pam Joined: 12/28/10 Posts: 50	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM Yesterday I went to the store and saw the Smoothie Infusion (Brendan Frazer's), so I bought a couple and tried one out this morning. They are really good! And very filling, so I agree with you Mariberry-really easy and complete way to get your greens into a smoothie. I recommend them to anyone. Veggieland: what kind of juicer did you get? My daughter wants a Champion juicer so she can juice wheatgrass, but they are pricey.
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
LuvsCoffee Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 6	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 6:51 PM vegankitty wrote: One of my fav combinations is: 1. Leaves of kale 2. A whole apple 3. A whole pear 4. grated ginger. Thanks! I'll be trying this in the a.m.
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
turtlekaren Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 13	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 7:38 PM My boyfriend is waayyy into the green smoothies, I'm a little leery. He puts the whole apples and pears in like Kitty does, it makes it a little too thick for me. However, my teenage daughter, who will not touch a vegetable to save her life, had some spinach "snuck" into a blueberry smoothie I made her a couple weeks ago. I put it in a green cup, like a website for toddlers recommended. She asked me what I put in different, and I said "Nothing, its the way I always make it", so she drank it anyway... suspiciously...Anyway, there's some good you tube videos on making a variety of them.
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
djunamod Joined: 01/02/11 Posts: 55	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM I was doing green smoothies, mainly for snacks, for a while. I would put in 1 cup of spinach leaves, 1 cup frozen fruit, water, and a little honey or agave if I needed more sweetness. They turned out like a nice fruit shake because the spinach leaves made them creamy and the spinach blends very well with fruit. I've gotten away from green smoothies, though, mainly because I was at a raw food retreat recently (don't ask!) and the green smoothies they served made me sick - luckwarm and very chunky, so much so that you had to eat them with a spoon. Not my cup of tea in terms of the texture. I do make a smoothie in the mornings, but it isn't a green one. Djuna
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
mollybug Joined: 09/08/10 Posts: 23	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Monday, January 10, 2011 at 10:15 PM Another great site is this one for smoothies: http://greenmonstermovement.com/ Her main site is this: http://ohsheglows.com/recipes/ Thank you for reminding me of the yumminess of green smoothies! ~ Molly D. San Diego vegankitty wrote: Green smoothies any one? I've been drinking green smoothies for the past 1 year and it my favorite part of being a vegan. Basically, I select from a variety of green leafy organic vegetables like kale, collard greens, spinach, chard, dandelions. Blend them with some fruit-apples, berries of different kinds, sometimes grapes, oranges etc. There is no fixed recipe. So every time I make a smoothie, it tastes yummy and different from the last time! It tastes wonderful! It is a perfect drink for me after a workout- truly filling and tastes yummy! Molly D. ~ San Diego, CA
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
LuvsCoffee Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 6	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 1:14 PM Thanks VeganKitty for the tips. I have tried about 4 different kind of kale smoothies (I have a ton of kale) and I must say your favorite with Apple, Pear, and ginger is the best one so far! Everytime I do kale I now pull my ginger out of the freezer and add a touch. Everything else was fine like mango, blueberry, the citrus family was good too, but I did not like kale and banana for some reason. So the flavors are too powerful I always add a touch of water and ice. I have a cheap blender. Here's to health!
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
shancock Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 16	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 11:14 PM I love these! I usually have one or a tofu scamble for breakfast. My recipe is: 1/2 cup almond milk 1 cup blueberries banana 1 cup spinach 1 cup mixed greens 1 tbs. flaxseed 1 tsp. liquid chlorophyll It's delicious, but I'm pretty hungry by lunch.
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
shancock Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 16	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 11:15 PM I love these! I usually have one or a tofu scamble for breakfast. My recipe is: 1/2 cup almond milk 1 cup blueberries banana 1 cup spinach 1 cup mixed greens 1 tbs. flaxseed 1 tsp. liquid chlorophyll It's delicious, but I'm pretty hungry by lunch.
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
craftycat70 Joined: 01/08/10 Location: Southern California Posts: 139	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 10:45 PM My favorite "green" drink: Handful of spinach & sometimes a little Kale 1 -2 stalks of celery (for some reason I just love the taste of celery in this drink!) 1 pear 1 green apple fresh pineapple ( or canned in it's own juice when I can't find it fresh) water ice That is a winning combo for me My non-vegan husband really likes this one too. If you by some chance happen to be a little constipated....after this you won't be! Craftycat - Southern, CA ~Isaiah 43: 18 & 19 - "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!"
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
Katherine Lawrence Joined: 01/12/11 Posts: 24	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM I absolutely LOVE green smoothies - they change the course of my day when I have one. My favorites are Green Goddess (made with Kale) and Southern Sunrise (made with collard greens) - they are here: http://www.plantbasedhealth.com/index.php/other-tasty-favorites I also like to use spinach and frozen mango - the mango makes it creamy and delicious! Katherine Lawrence Instructor, PCRM & The Cancer Project www.plantbasedhealth.com Katherine Lawrence Instructor, PCRM & The Cancer Project www.plantbasedhealth.com
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom
sharonshiner Joined: 01/14/11 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 7	RE: green smoothies any one? Posted Friday, January 14, 2011 at 7:42 PM I love green smoothies as well as green juice. My favorite green smoothie is spinach and/or kale, frozen pineapple and cucumber....delicious. I even add some raw, local honey in, so that I can keep my immunity boosted up.... Yum http://www.rawkingout2010.blogspot.com www email
	Quote | Send PM | Link | Top | Bottom

New Topic Reply Subscription Options

Page: 1 2

There are 29 active user sessions right now.