Looking for that perfect green smoothie that tastes amazing? This Green Citrus Smoothie is smooth, creamy, and tastes fantastic! The perfect way to start the day or enjoy for a healthy snack.
Y'all it's January! The month of goal setting, resolutions and whatever else that you do to kick off a new year. I'm working on several things actually. I started working out on Monday.
So to say that I want to curl up and die would be an understatement. I am sore. I'm easing into working out by doing some PiYo. It's a BeachBody product....Don't worry, I'm not selling it, or asking you to buy it, or Shakeology, etc.
I bought this YEARS ago and happen to really enjoy it. I thought it was the perfect way to get my body moving, something that it has not done in a very long time.
With working out, I've also been making better choices when it comes to eating. Now I am still totally gonna eat junk, right now I'm sticking to eating 75/20. For me, eating only 20% bad is good.
Haha. I consider the sugar in my morning coffee part of that 20%, as well as sweet tea with dinner. That is far better than what I've been doing the last couple of years.
When I'm trying to eat better I gravitate towards smoothies. They are filling and you can pack in greens with ease, since you can't really taste them.
I'm not the biggest veggie lover so if I can toss spinach into smoothies to give myself more vitamins, I'm all for it. That's what I did here.
This smoothie is loaded with flavor, and y'all spinach isn't one of those flavors. Woohoo! It's also a great way to get kids to get their greens in as well. This is something that Kelsie and I have been enjoying drinking.
My tip for the spinach...I buy a bag from the grocery store, come home, and toss it straight to the freezer. This way it doesn't go bad, and it blends up perfectly from frozen. So technically it's a money saving smoothie because you won't be wasting money on spinach since it will be freshly frozen. Win!
In the weeks to come I will be sharing with y'all several tasty salads and a few more smoothies and smoothie bowls!
Ingredients in Green Citrus Smoothie:
- banana
- apple
- orange
- lemon juice
- spinach
- milk
Green Citrus Smoothie tips:
- Use Kale along with your spinach for a bigger nutritional boost.
- Always use a frozen banana! Frozen bananas are what lend to the creamy base of a smoothie.
- Lime juice is just as tasty as the lemon juice.
- Use any dairy free milk of your choice. (I'd steer clear of using water - there is no flavor at all!)
- Toss in a handful of frozen strawberries.
- Add in chia or flax seeds for an extra bit of protein.
- Pineapple and mango are excellent choices. Omit the apple, banana, and orange and use pineapple and mangos. Frozen of course!
Can I add protein powder to a green smoothie?
Yes! I would use a vanilla flavored protein powder. I don't think chocolate would go so well!
Here are some of our smoothie favorites:
Green Citrus Smoothie
Looking for that perfect green smoothie that tastes amazing? This Green Citrus Smoothie is smooth, creamy, and tastes fantastic! The perfect way to start the day or enjoy for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, chopped and frozen
- ½ apple, sliced you can peel it if you want
- 1 orange, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups spinach, packed
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender, making sure to put the banana and apple on the bottom, blend on high for at least 2 to 3 minutes to insure everything is blended smooth. Serve!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 319mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 14gSugar: 26gProtein: 17g
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Amber Myers
Yum, this sounds like a smoothie I'd enjoy. Sometimes the green ones freak me out, but I think because there's citrus, I'd be happy with it.
Sarah Bailey
I am the same I think the citrus might outweigh the green making it taste good! Definitely one I would try.
Jeanette
Oh my gosh does that look amazing! I have been trying to sign whole list of smoothies that I can drink in the morning after my exercise and this one is perfect.
candy
Like how this green smoothie has ingredients I always have on hand. Wonderful way to start the day or enjoy this drink anytime of day or evening.
Shandy Kaye
This green citrus is so refreshing and perfect for this summer. Need to be healthy nowadays!
Jenny Finney
This smoothie looks so good! I love smoothies but never think about making them. I have decided to incorporate more fruit and veggie smoothies into my health plan this year and exercising more ( I need to know more about this PiYo!)
Karen Morse
I totally enjoy smoothies as well, they're perfect for filling you up with all the healthy ingredients and it's also very refreshing! This one's a must try for sure!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I so agree with you on the sugar and exercise part. I also recently started some exercise routine and I was so sore! I am so not a smoothie person and the green smoothies scare me. I really need to change that attitude in the New Year and start making some for me to keep me filled up in the morning. I love all the fruits in this smoothie and hopefully they will be enough to mask the spinach flavor.
Rebecca Sanchez
Crazy timing as I really wanted to make a green smoothie this morning - and viola, here you are! Thanks, this one looks yummy and refreshing and fortunately we have all of the ingredients on hand!
Sarah Bailey
Now this sounds like a green smoothie I could enjoy! I really do think they taste better when you make your own as well rather than buying in from the store.
Krystal Butherus
I've been a fan of smoothies for many years. The only time I've had a green smoothie (I didn't make it lol), it wasn't pleasant. It was straight vegetables, no citrus or other fruits. I think this one would be great to try.
Melissa Chapman
That is a smoothie that has everything and the spinach makes it so healthy. I like a smoothie with a banana for that natural sweetness and added potassium.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
Yes....we are in the healthy eating mode. Smoothies are the easiest way to pack so much nutrition into a glass.
Lisa Favre
I've been drinking so many smoothies this winter and I am loving all of the mixes I've made so far. Will definitely try yours out!
Angela Tolsma
I love making smoothies or lassies but I have never put greens in mine! I really should, a handful of spinach probably adds so much flavor!
serena
Great idea to freeze the spinach! I don't usually do that and always seem to have some waste. The recipe looks delicious!
Catherine
A perfect start to the New Year! This smoothie sounds so good and I love how simple it is to whip up too...perfect for busy mornings!
Veena Azmanov
Love the flavors you have in this smoothie. Love having smoothie for breakfast. Make it green and it's perfect heart healthy treat.
Angela Thiede
You could not pay me enough to drink that smoothie, but your pictures actually made me think that it looked kind of tasty for a second. I have the strangest phobia of eating green things...I don't. But, if you had sit this in front of me...I might have considered drinking it.
I think I will try and get on board with this smoothie craze this year...just without the spinach.
I love this font, btw!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
YAY for all the healthy change you've made so far! I started going to the gym again in November and really love how I feel when I go regularly. This smoothie sounds yummy -- my kids love them for breakfast too!
Sarah
I love a good green smoothie! I also love getting to use the winter citrus we have here in Arizona!
Pam
This looks so healthy. I am in need of things like this healthy smoothie after all the holiday indulging.
Emily
Oh this smoothie looks so good! My daughter is a vegetarian so I am always trying to come up with ways to make sure she gets the vitamins and nutrients she needs. This has a lot of them packed into it. Thanks for the idea !
mj
Yum! I love the combination of fruits and a vegie. Really healthy and very nutritious!
Adriana Lopez Martin
Green smoothies are my favorite thety are refreshing and a good option to start the day. Need to try your combination =)
Helene
Lovely! That's how I should start my year too, with a healthy nutritious breakfast green smoothie. I never tried combining banana with apple and spinach and I wonder how it must taste.
Andrea
This smoothie looks incredible and I am all for green smoothies. I like to also use citrus during the winter months it brings a little Vitamin C and also sunshine into my life with the darker days.
Tim B
I've always been hesitant to add green to my smoothies though I know it would be healthy still kinda makes me go ugh! Still I need to improve my diet and this is a good way to help improve it so your post just encouraged me to give it a shot. Cheers!
Chubskulit Rose
That smoothie looks very refreshing! I seldom make smoothie but it is a gratifying treat whenever I work out!
bethel
My mom is really fond of smoothies that i bought her a nutribullet. maybe surprising her with this would really make her happy
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
I love smoothies for breakfast and snacks. This is a great one and I love that it has citrus in it. Oranges and lemons are such a lovely, refreshing addition to any smoothie. Can't wait to try this.
Rachel
I have previously made up bags of smoothie ingredients including the spinach and froze them all together so I just had to dump the bag into the blender in the morning.
Ingrid Rizzolo
Every body wants a Beach Body but it costs in sacrifice. If Shakeology makes it easier by providing healthy shakes, especially if they are delicious. then this is a good option.
Jessica Joachim
This looks great! I have been doing smoothies for breakfast recently, and I am always looking for new recipes and ideas to change them up a bit! I love all the greens!
Caitlin
I'm trying this one tomorrow! That's a gorgeous glass of green right there. I always feel so energized after juicing/smoothies.
Britney
I never put citrus juice or fruits in my green smoothie! I bet it makes it taste delicious!
Shell
This smoothie looks super delicious!!! I love that it not only is healthy but it sounds like it would taste absolutely yummy!! I wonder if my son would drink it .. I’m going to give it a try...
Kimberly Lewis
I think citrus makes everything a little bit better! I need to get on the smoothie train!
Fely
I love citrus. So this smoothie is right up my alley. Also will be trying your tip on freezing the spinach, it goes bad so fast. So hopefully this will help with wasting spinach.
Noel
What a great tip about freezing the bag of spinach leaves! I'm always trying to use up that last bit before it's spoiled. This solves my trouble.
Sara Welch
Now this is what I need! This looks like a super yummy smoothie!
Vanessa Palma
I have a smoothie almost every day and believe it makes a huge difference with my energy. I also upped my workouts since the new year. I'll be trying out your green smoothie recipe.
Prajakta Sharma
These are such amazing smoothie ideas...loved it and your photography is on point! That was a good read for me on a Saturday evening 🙂
Cheryl
It looks so pretty and vibrant and sounds super yummy and healthy.
Patricia-Ann Que
im a big fan of anything citrus especially when it is something very healthy! this looks very refreshing and easy to make!
Jenny
Yum! I love me a green smoothie, but I've never thought about adding orange to it. Definitely something to try tomorrow morning 🙂
rosemary palmer
This does sound better than a lot I've seen - and still haven't tried. I love all kinds of citrus but not bananas so may try this one.
Corina Blum
I'm loving smoothies at the moment and this looks amazing - just what I need right now!
kim
This is perfect for getting back on track in the new year! I love that you added the citrus flavor too... so refreshing!
Nikka Shae
This looks so good! I’ve made better choices last year that will carryover into this year.
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
WOW this sounds so delicious . I love that it has citrus in it will really make a great breakfast ...I cannot wait to try!
Deepika
I love green smoothies. With all those citrus flavors and aroma, I can have this every day. Adding this to my smoothie list for sure.
Our Family World
I think it is time we start choosing healthier ingredients for our smoothies. Ours always turns out to be more milk shake like. I will start collecting recipes like your Green citrus smoothie. Sounds really delicious and it would be a good source of Vitamin C which we really need to boost our immunity.
Molly Kumar
Such a gorgeous green color!!! I’m a huge smoothie fan and I feel they’re the easiest way to get essential nutrients. Loving the mix of Apple, banana with citrusy orange here.
Melissa
I love smoothies but I never make them at home. It's definitely something I need to start doing though because there are so many different recipes and health benefits.
Maria Katsulos
I know I need to be making more smoothies this year to get more fruits & veggies in my day-to-day life, so this smoothie is definitely going on the to-try list!
swathi
I love this smoothie so creamy and delicious, I like the idea of adding apple, banana, citrus which is great with spinach. Even raw spinach hater like me can enjoy. Yes I like to eat cooked spinach not the raw one.
Amber S.
I remember when the Beachbody shakes were everywhere! They actually really worked though. LOL. This smoothie looks really tasty and refreshing. I’m eager to try it!
Claudia Krusch
This Green Citrus Smoothie looks so delicious. I love to start the day with a healthy smoothie. I will have to give this recipe a try this weekend.
Kiwi
I am definitely a smoothie gal! Looks good I would just have to remove the bananas but all good!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
This is exactly what I need to start the year off right. A lot of time I eat breakfast and then feel awful all day long.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
There was a time where I was making smoothies for breakfast every morning. I need to get back into that! This looks so good!
Sauumye Chauhan
I love a good smoothie!! This one looks delicious & healthy , just like I like them
David Elliott
I do love smoothies. But honestly, I am always a bit afraid of the green ones that I see. I would imagine that the fruit would mask some of the taste of the spinach. But I still haven't worked myself up to try one out yet. I might be willing. to try this one. It does look good.
Keki Cannon
totally pinning this. I have been making smoothies for a few weeks now and looking for new recipes for me and the family. thanks
Ana De- Jesus
I think this is great that you are gravitating towards a healthier lifestyle and it is something that I need to do myself. I love that the smoothie is 'creamy' and smooth, it does look rather beautiful and super good for you as well!
anosa malanga
I have never tried mixing banana, apple and orange. Looks like a good combination. Adding up a spinach makes me interested on this. I will look forward on your more recipes!