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Green & Purple Layered Smoothie Recipe

January 9, 2017 Recipes

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You guys, I hate that we have to go here on a Monday of ALL the days, but if I don't start eating some fruits and vegetables my bones are going to stop working and probably turn to dust or something (that's how bodies operate, right, scientists?) So, today we are taking a (very) short break from our regularly scheduled posting of cookies and brownies (Read: VERY short. Like, there will be a new cookie recipe coming later this week. I gotta be me.), to bring you the prettiest smoothie recipe ever, which also happens to be delish and good for you!

These recipes are great because they are completely adaptable. You can use fruit you have on hand that is fresh or frozen and change them up depending on what you have around. Plus, you can make them layered like I did to give yourself lots of delicious flavor combos, or you can make them one at a time. I love using my immersion blender to make the layered kind, tossing everything in blending it up, then rinsing it out quick to make the second layer. It's delicious and by far the most gorgeous smoothie you'll ever drink. I mean, every little bit helps when it's spinach and not Diet Coke in the glass. Here's how you make it:

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Green & Purple Layered Smoothie

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January 9, 2017
by prettylifegirls
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Ingredients

  • For the purple layer:
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1 banana (can be frozen)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, milk or water (depending on preference of thickness)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice.
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener of your choice (optional, to taste)
  • ---
  • For the green layer:
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, milk or water (depending on preference of thickness)
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple, mango and/or peach
  • 1 banana peeled (can be frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener of your choice (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients of the purple smoothie to a blender. If you are using fruit that is fresh, not frozen, add 1 cup of ice. Blend on high to combine.
  2. Add more or less liquid as desired to reach desired consistency for smoothie.
  3. Fill glass halfway with purple smoothie. Repeat directions above with green smoothie ingredients. Fill the rest of the glass with the remaining smoothie and enjoy!

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Pretty, right? Nature knows how to do color. Plus, it's legit delicious and I'm pretty sure that after you finish a glass you will have earned enough health credits that you can have 3-4 Blizzards and the sugar/calories don't count. I mean, I'm not a nutritionist but that seems correct.

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What are your favorite smoothie ingredients and recipes? Give them to me! And happy spinach drinking! (Now back to the cookies.)

ox. Liz

Try out these other yummy smoothie recipes!

Apple, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Power Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Tropical Green Smoothie

Peach, Mango, Banana Smoothie

 

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Comments

  1. ELISE LANEY says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    Your photography always blows me away! You may have even convinced me to try some spinach in my smoothie.

    My favorite smoothie is easy: Greek yogurt, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and a splash of juice. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lauren @ Ease and Carrots says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    I don’t care if its cold outside, this looks super refreshing!! Mmm!

    Reply
  3. ChiChi says

    January 12, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    This looks so lush. Love it

    Reply
  4. Cassie says

    April 16, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    This looks so good. One question – is there kiwi fruit in the recipe? I see it’s cut up in the photos but I can’t find where it’s added in the recipe

    Reply

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