13 Green Smoothie Recipes That Taste So Good You Forget They Are Healthy

Have you ever tried a green smoothie that tasted like grass and swore never again? We have been there too. The secret is balance: sweet fruit, creamy texture and just enough greens. These green smoothie recipes are bright, fresh and kid approved, and most of them take less than five minutes. One glass can pack a full serving or two of veggies before you even leave the house..

Green Smoothie Recipes Start With This Kiwi Glow Blend

This is the smoothie that makes people fall in love with green drinks. Spinach and avocado make it silky, green apple and kiwi make it bright, and banana makes it naturally sweet. A sprinkle of chia on top adds fiber and a fun crunch. It looks like a spa drink but costs a few dollars to make at home. Quick poll: how do you drink smoothies? A) with a straw, B) straight from the glass, C) with a spoon, or D) I never drink them?

You will need: 1 cup spinach, half an avocado, 1 green apple, 1 kiwi, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup water or coconut water, juice of half a lime, 1 tsp chia seeds, a few ice cubes.

How to make it: Peel the kiwi and core the apple. Add the water to the blender first, then spinach, avocado, apple, kiwi, banana, lime juice and ice. Blend on high for 60 seconds until totally smooth. Pour into glasses, sprinkle chia on top and add a slice of kiwi to the rim.

Green Smoothie Recipes for Beginners: Spinach Banana

If you are new to green smoothie recipes, start here. Baby spinach has a very mild taste, so all you notice is creamy banana and a hint of vanilla. Kids often have no idea there are greens inside. It is the perfect gateway smoothie and takes two minutes. Be honest: would you tell your family there is spinach in it, or keep it a secret?

You will need: 2 big handfuls baby spinach, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup milk or almond milk, 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter, half a tsp vanilla, a few ice cubes.

How to make it: Pour the milk into the blender. Add the spinach and blend for 20 seconds to break it down. Add the frozen banana, nut butter, vanilla and ice. Blend on high until thick and smooth. Taste and add a drizzle of honey if you like it sweeter.

Kale Pineapple Lemon Smoothie

Kale is stronger than spinach, but sweet pineapple and a squeeze of lemon tame it beautifully. The result tastes tropical, tangy and super refreshing. Kale brings vitamins K and C, and pineapple adds a juicy sweetness that makes every sip feel like vacation. Do you love the taste of pineapple, or does it make your tongue tingle?

You will need: 1 cup kale leaves (stems removed), 1 cup frozen pineapple, half a frozen banana, 1 cup coconut water, juice of half a lemon, a small piece of fresh ginger.

How to make it: Strip the kale from the stems and tear it up. Blend the kale with the coconut water first until smooth. Add the pineapple, banana, lemon juice and ginger. Blend again until creamy. Pour into a glass and drink right away while it is cold.

Green Smoothie Recipes: Green Apple Spinach

Tart green apple and fresh spinach are a classic pair. This smoothie is crisp, light and a little sour, a bit like a green apple candy but way healthier. Leave the apple skin on for extra fiber. It is perfect on a hot afternoon when you need a pick me up. Quick poll: your favorite apple is A) green, B) red, C) pink lady, or D) any apple in sight?

You will need: 1 green apple, 1 cup spinach, half a cucumber, half a frozen banana, 1 cup cold water, juice of half a lime, 1 tsp honey, ice.

How to make it: Core and chop the apple. Chop the cucumber. Add the water, spinach and cucumber to the blender and blend until smooth. Add the apple, banana, lime juice, honey and ice. Blend on high for a full minute and serve.

Big Batch Family Green Smoothie

Making smoothies one at a time gets old fast when the whole family wants one. This big batch recipe fills a pitcher, so everyone gets a glass and leftovers go in the fridge for later. Mixed berries hide the green color a bit for picky eaters, but here we keep it bright with mango and spinach. Who is the hardest person to please at your breakfast table?

You will need: 4 cups spinach, 2 cups frozen mango, 2 frozen bananas, 1 cup frozen pineapple, 3 cups milk or juice, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp honey.

How to make it: Blend in two batches if your blender is small. Add half the liquid and half the spinach and blend smooth. Add half the fruit, yogurt and honey and blend again. Pour into a pitcher, repeat with the rest and stir. Keep covered in the fridge for up to one day and shake before serving.

Peanut Butter Chia Green Smoothie

This one feels like a milkshake but it is packed with protein and fiber. Peanut butter and banana hide the spinach completely, and chia seeds make it thick and filling. It is a great post workout drink or a quick breakfast on the go. Would you drink this after a workout or for breakfast?

You will need: 1 cup spinach, 1 frozen banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup milk, half a cup Greek yogurt, a pinch of cinnamon, ice.

How to make it: Add the milk and spinach to the blender and blend until smooth. Add banana, peanut butter, yogurt, cinnamon and ice and blend until creamy. Stir in most of the chia seeds and let it sit 2 minutes to thicken. Pour and sprinkle the rest of the chia on top.

Green Smoothie Recipes: Tropical Mango Kale

Close your eyes and this tastes like a beach bar. Sweet mango and coconut milk cover up the kale so well that even green smoothie skeptics ask for seconds. Mango also brings vitamin A and C. Use frozen mango so you do not need ice and it stays super thick. Have you ever had a smoothie on a real beach?

You will need: 1 cup kale, 1 and a half cups frozen mango, half a cup frozen pineapple, 1 cup light coconut milk, juice of half a lime, 1 tbsp shredded coconut.

How to make it: Blend the kale and coconut milk until smooth. Add the mango, pineapple and lime juice. Blend on high until thick and creamy, adding a splash of water if it gets stuck. Pour into a cup and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.

Creamy Avocado Lime Smoothie

Avocado in a smoothie sounds strange until you try it. It makes the texture velvety, like soft ice cream, and adds healthy fats that keep you full for hours. Lime and honey make it taste fresh, a little like key lime pie. Be honest: have you ever put avocado in anything sweet?

You will need: Half an avocado, 1 cup spinach, half a frozen banana, 1 cup almond milk, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp honey, a few mint leaves, ice.

How to make it: Scoop the avocado into the blender. Add the almond milk, spinach, banana, lime juice, honey, mint and ice. Blend on high for about 60 seconds until silky smooth. Taste and add more lime or honey if needed. Serve right away.

Spinach Orange Sunrise Smoothie

Orange and spinach are a great team because the vitamin C in oranges helps your body take in the iron in spinach. This smoothie is sweet, zesty and wakes you up like a glass of fresh juice, but with more fiber. Top it with an orange slice for a pretty finish. Quick poll: do you like your orange juice A) with pulp, B) no pulp, C) in a smoothie, or D) not at all?

You will need: 2 oranges (peeled), 1 cup spinach, half a frozen banana, half a cup frozen mango, half a cup water, a small piece of fresh ginger, ice.

How to make it: Peel the oranges and remove any seeds. Add the water, spinach and oranges to the blender and blend until smooth. Add the banana, mango, ginger and ice. Blend again until creamy. Pour into a glass and garnish with an orange slice.

Green Smoothie Recipes: Cucumber Mint Cooler

On a hot day, nothing beats this. Cucumber is mostly water, so this drink is light, cooling and super hydrating. Fresh mint and lime make it taste like a spa in a glass. It is less sweet than most green smoothie recipes, so it is perfect if you are cutting back on sugar. Do you like mint in drinks, or does it remind you of toothpaste?

You will need: 1 cucumber, a handful of fresh mint, 1 cup spinach, 1 green apple, juice of 1 lime, 1 cup cold water or coconut water, 1 tsp honey, lots of ice.

How to make it: Chop the cucumber and apple. Put everything except the ice in the blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice and blend again until frosty. Pour into jars or glasses and add a cucumber slice and mint sprig on top.

Iced Matcha Banana Smoothie

For matcha lovers, this smoothie is a dream. Matcha powder adds a gentle caffeine boost and a smooth, earthy flavor, while banana and milk keep it sweet and creamy. It is like an iced matcha latte that also counts as breakfast. Do you need caffeine to function in the morning, or are you a natural early bird?

You will need: 1 tsp matcha powder, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup spinach, 1 cup milk or oat milk, 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, half a tsp vanilla, ice.

How to make it: Add the milk, spinach and matcha to the blender and blend until no lumps remain. Add the banana, honey, vanilla and ice. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour over ice into tall glasses and serve with straws.

Green Smoothie Bowl

When you want to eat your smoothie with a spoon, make it a bowl. Use less liquid so it stays thick like sorbet, then go wild with toppings. Kiwi, berries, seeds and granola add crunch and color. It feels like dessert for breakfast but it is full of greens and fruit. What is the one topping you can never skip?

You will need: 1 cup spinach, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen mango, half a cup milk, toppings: kiwi slices, berries, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes.

How to make it: Blend the spinach and milk until smooth. Add the frozen banana and mango and blend on low, pushing it down with a tamper or stopping to stir, until very thick. Spoon into a bowl and smooth the top. Add your toppings in rows and eat right away.

Freezer Smoothie Packs

Want green smoothies all week with zero morning effort? Freezer packs are the trick. Bag up your greens and fruit on Sunday, freeze them, and in the morning just dump one into the blender with milk. It saves time and stops produce from going bad. Love smoothies that taste like a treat? Try our smoothie recipes that taste like dessert. Which of these green smoothie recipes will you blend first?

You will need: 5 freezer bags, 5 cups spinach or kale, 5 bananas, 5 cups mixed frozen fruit (mango, pineapple, berries), 5 tbsp chia or flax seeds, milk or juice to blend.

How to make it: Label each bag with the date. Add 1 cup greens, 1 sliced banana, 1 cup fruit and 1 tbsp seeds to each bag. Squeeze out the air and freeze flat. In the morning, empty one bag into the blender, add 1 cup milk or juice and blend until smooth.