These Super Green Smoothies are both nutritious AND delicious! Your whole family will love them!
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.
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
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
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!
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!
Let me know how it is! :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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…
It’s always fun to mix things up!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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!
Thanks so much, Marie!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
never would have thought of adding grapes to a smoothie, but I’ve got to try it! thanks for the inspiration
They make a great addition! Thanks, Rebecca!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
I am not a fan of veggies, so smoothies are a good way for me to get them. I will definitely try this one!
Yay! Smoothies are a great way to hide the taste!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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!
Let me know! Thanks, Mary!
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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.
I’m glad you enjoyed the post! :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
I love how healthy this smoothie is it has all the fruits I love. I think I may have to get out and buy everything tonight and try and make this one. love it!
Yay! I hope you like it!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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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You should definitely get one!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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.
It can be a difficult task! :)
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I’ll admit, I’ve been scared to try green smoothies. But this one sounds delightful! The grapes, cucumbers, and pineapple make it sound refreshing!
They add so much flavor! Definitely helps hide the flavor of the veggies!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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
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Thanks so much, Sheree!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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!
You can always leave them out if needed! Thank you, Summer!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
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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It makes making smoothies so easy! Let me know if you try it! :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
I would love to try this! It looks so refreshing – thank you for sharing!
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Thanks so much, Simone!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
I have a bunch of green grapes and cucumbers in the fridge right now. What a great way to use some of them up!
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You should definitely do it! :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
This is so vibrant. I want to be a smoothie person and this is probably my ticket. Love the ginger and lemon in it.
All of the ingredients work so well together! I hope you like it!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
Your photos are amazing. I LOVE green smoothies lately. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Madison!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
The green juice looks really healthy. I will give it a try. This can be my post work out drink. Thanks
That’s the perfect use for it!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife recently posted..Vegan Avocado, Lime, and Pink Pitaya Cheesecake
Great smoothie recipe. Has a lot of detox ingredients like found in green juices. Just saved this recipe to try. best,Anna
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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.