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These Super Green Smoothies are both nutritious AND delicious! Your whole family will love them! 

Super Green Smoothie with lemon

Do your kids absolutely love veggies? Will they try every kind of vegetable imaginable?

My kids are not huge vegetable fans. They like corn, peas, and carrots — you know: the three basics. Beyond that, it’s an uphill battle to try to get them to eat other veggies.

Although they are more adventurous eaters at ages 11 and 14 than they were when I first posted this recipe when they were ages seven and four, they are still not huge fans of the mighty vegetable world.

Enter: our love of smoothies.

super green smoothie vitamix ingredients

If you follow my Instagram stories, you know that we make smoothies A LOT in our house. We make a smoothie almost every day, thanks to our super awesome Vitamix (we have the Vitamix E320 pictured above, a more cost-effective but still high powered option!). We love mango carrot smoothies, fancy triple berry chia smoothies, strawberry smoothies… we’re always looking for new fruit & veggie combos.

One of our longtime faves is the Super Green Smoothie.

Super Green Smoothies

Super Green Smoothie

I first made this green smoothie one day during my “hey, it’s January! Maybe I’ll try to get healthy or something this year” 2-day experiment, and BAM! My son, who was then 7-years-old, tried it, his eyes widened, and out of his mouth came the words “MMMM! This tastes GOOD!”

The best part? My kids have always known there are a ton of vegetables in this smoothie (I’m not a fan of hiding food to get kids to eat things…).  They’ve both helped me make this very smoothie several times over the years. They see the kale, and the cucumber. And still, my normally non-veggie kids down this smoothie like there’s some sort of magical sugar crystal inside.

I kid you not, this green smoothie is a miracle in my house, and I bow down to the Smoothie Gods each day for presenting an option which feeds more good nutrients into my kids’ bellies!

Super Green Smoothie Recipe

Super Green Smoothie with lemon

Super Green Smoothie

Super Green Smoothies are nutritious and delicious! 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Marlynn Schotland, Urban Bliss Life

Ingredients

  • large handful of kale and/or spinach (or a combo of both!) chopped or ripped into chunks- about 3 good sized leaves should do
  • 2 cucumber peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium green apple peeled, cored, and cubed
  • 1 bunch of green grapes anywhere from 1-2 cups; more if you want it sweeter, less if you don't want it as sweet
  • 1/2 cup water add more if you need it
  • 1 tsp finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a blender.
    Blend until it's to a consistency of your liking.
    Pour into a clear glass. Enjoy immediately.
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This recipe was originally posted in January 2012. I’ve updated it with current photos, updated affiliate links, and family info. Enjoy! Even six years after originally posting, we still LOVE making this smoothie regularly!

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  1. Kelsey says

    I too am a big fan of smoothies for a produce boost! I’ve never used apples, cucumbers, or grapes in a smoothie, can’t wait to try!

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  2. Dana says

    5 stars
    This sounds incredibly refreshing and perfect for summer. I have a go-to green smoothie that I’ve yet to stray from, but maybe it’s time to switch things up a bit! This is calling to me…

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  3. Marie says

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for new smoothie recipes to try. I love making them for a quick breakfast in the morning. This smoothie sounds delicious, healthy, and so refreshing!

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  5. malika daniels says

    I am not a fan of veggies, so smoothies are a good way for me to get them. I will definitely try this one!

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  6. Mary says

    5 stars
    My kids sound just like yours ;)
    Which is why we also LIVE on smoothies! Though we get stuck in the same rut (kale or spinach, mixed berries and banana, maybe some pineapple, chia seeds, coconut water. I love the cucumber and ginger idea. Gonna try this and see how my kiddos like it!

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  7. Tina says

    5 stars
    This is great, I am always looking for new smoothie recipes, they are so convenient and I love the burst of nutrition these guys have. I don’t have a recipe yet with cucumber and apple yet, very interesting. Thanks for sharing your recipes.

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  9. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

    My older daughter will eat veggies, at least some of them; my younger one, however, won’t eat a single veg. She does drink the green smoothie from Moberi, though! Unfortunately she turns down every homemade smoothie—I think it’s something about the texture from my home blender. Maybe this is a good excuse to get myself a Vitamix! ;)

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  10. Jade Helm / Tasting Pour says

    I don’t have trouble eating my veggies in chewable form. Even at breakfast, kale with mushrooms, onion, balsamic then topped with an egg and blue cheese – that’s my go to. But I don’t have to convince anyone shorter than me. Kudos to stuffing the kiddos with veggies.

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  12. Sheree says

    This smoothie sounds so delicious, I love that it is healthy and tastes great at the same time, I will definitely have to try it for the family, thanks for sharing the recipe!

    ~xo Sheree
    poshclassymom.com

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  13. Summer Sorensen says

    Looks great! I saved it in Evernote, as I do intend to try it soon. Not sure about cucumbers, however. I don’t like them, but I suspect their flavor blends in with everything else. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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  14. Hillary Harper says

    Ever since getting our Vitamix we have been making a smoothie almost every day! I definitely need a new green smoothie recipe which this one sounds perfect for summer!

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  21. Michael Simmons @ DiligentChef says

    5 stars
    Thanks for the awesome recipe, Marlynn! I think drinking it is great not only during summer, but it is also a great solution to prevent vitamin deficiency we experience in the fall. I personally grow greens myself and make smoothies and juices from it.

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  25. John P Baker says

    The Vitamix 750 is a high powered blender that will meet any and all of your blending needs. Whether you need a blender for soups, smoothies, shakes, or any other job, this is the blender for you.

    With its sturdy design, powerful motor, stainless steel blade, and health conscious construction you can be confident that the Vitamix is one of the best blenders available on the market. If you looking for the right blender for you and want to know more, then be sure to read this vitamix 750 review.

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  26. Rushi says

    I am a huge fan of smoothies for a produce boost too! I’ve used apples, cucumbers, or grapes in a smoothie, can’t wait around to try!

    Reply

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  6. […] So much fruit and veggies in this delicious smoothieClick here to get the FULL RecipeIngredientsKale and/or spinach (or a combo of both!) Cucumbers peeled and cubedGreen apple peeled, cored, and cubedGreen grapes anywhere from 1-2 cupsWater add more if you need itMinced fresh gingerFresh pineappleLemon juice […]

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