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Green Machine Smoothie

★★★★★ 5 /5 Updated: 12/26/22
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This easy, healthy Green Machine Smoothie is a great way to start the day, especially if you’ve worked ahead and made a few freezer smoothie packs. Simply blend up your powerhouse ingredients (avocado, mango, kale, chia seeds, and liquid of choice), and you’ll be charged up for a great day.

green machine smoothie with mango and chia in mason jar with straw

Did you know that, according to the CDC, only 1 in 10 adults gets the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables per day?? Since we all (at least 9/10 of us) need a little boost in the produce department, this green smoothie is a great jumpstart to getting all of the nutrition your body needs. And the best part is, it tastes good doing it!

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About The Green Machine Smoothie

Even though the Green Machine Smoothie is packed with superfood veggies, the mango and orange juice (or coconut water) bring in a perfect balance of sweetness to this veggie smoothie.

Thanks to the virtually tasteless avocado and the sweet mango that drowns out the kale, you’ll hardly know you’re consuming a hearty amount of leafy green vegetables in the morning. You’ll also be getting healthy protein and fats from the avocado and chia seeds to keep you satiated for hours.

Toss in a cute biodegradable paper straw to make the smoothie sipping even more fun!

green machine smoothie with mango and chia in mason jar with straw

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Green Machine Smoothie

  • Almond milk – Or your milk of choice
  • Orange juice – you can also use coconut water like we do in our Tropical Smoothie Recipe
  • Avocado – preferably frozen for great smoothie texture
  • Mango chunks – This brings some serious flavor!
  • Kale – So good for you! Can also sub for spinach.
  • Chia seeds – You could sub this for your favorite raw nuts
green machine smoothie with mango and chia in mason jar with straw

How to Make a Tropical Smoothie Freezer Pack

What are freezer smoothie packs?

Only the best, most genius idea ever. You’ll simply toss most of your smoothie ingredients in a freezer bag/container to have on hand in the freezer. (Be sure to follow our layering instructions.) Then you can throw together a delicious, nutrient dense smoothie for breakfast, as a snack, or as a meal replacement anytime.

Having the main ingredients for your smoothie on hand in the freezer in individual packs means healthy eating is right at your fingertips anytime. Both of us have become smoothie addicts since starting to prep freezer smoothie packs ahead. Just be sure to follow our instructions in the recipe to layer them perfectly.

green machine smoothie with straw, freezer smoothie pack

If you’re trying to cut down on plastic bag use like we are, try these reusable silicone bags. We’ve personally tested these bags for weeks now. I’ve found them to be easy to rinse out and dry, and they do not leak. They seem well made and worth the investment.

Reusable quart sized bags. Great for smoothie packs.

As with all of our healthy smoothie recipes, if you like things sweeter, just add a dollop of honey, pure maple syrup, or agave nectar until you get the flavor you desire. I encourage you to start with no added sweetener, though, and see if you can train your taste buds to love the natural sweetness of fruit and veggies first.

Ready to turbocharge your day? Let’s do this!

7 Easy, Healthy Smoothie Recipes

To get all those recommended vegetables day in and day out, we’ve found that daily smoothies and make-ahead freezer smoothie packs are a huge help. That’s why we’ve been sharing 7 easy, healthy smoothie recipes that you can make ahead and freeze as freezer smoothie packs.

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We’ve loved hearing how you all are using these smoothies in your homes!

Some are making smoothie packs for new mamas. Others are stocking up for afternoon snacks. We’ve heard from a stellar grandma who made packs for when she watched her grandsons. We love this feedback, so thank you!

In addition to Green Machine, don’t miss out on our healthy smoothie recipes…

  • Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
  • 4-Ingredient Tropical Green Smoothie
  • Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
  • Orangesicle Smoothie
  • Strawberry Piña Colada Smoothie
  • Very Berry Smoothie

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green smoothie with mango and chia in mason jar with straw
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Green Machine Smoothie

This easy, healthy Green Machine Smoothie is a great way to start the day. Especially if you’ve worked ahead and make a few freezer smoothie packs. Simply blend up your powerhouse ingredients and be charged up for a great day.

Yield: One (16 ounce) smoothie
Prep: 3 minutesTotal: 3 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup orange juice (sub: coconut water)
  • 1/2 large avocado, chopped (preferably frozen for great smoothie texture)
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (sub: favorite raw nuts)

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Instructions

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1. Start by adding 1 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup orange juice to a high-powered blender. Then, add all the other ingredients.

2. Blend until smooth. You may need to stop and stir/shake the blender or add up to 1/4 cup more orange juice, as needed, to make sure it gets smooth.

Make Freezer Smoothie Packs for Later:

1. Layer ingredients in small freezer bags (or reusable silicone bags) in this order:

  • ½ large avocado, chopped
  • ½ cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (sub: favorite raw nuts)

2. Seal tightly, squeezing out the air, and freeze for up to 3 months.

3. To Blend: Start by adding 1 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup orange juice to a high-powered blender. Then, add all the other ingredients. Break up the ingredients in the bag by hitting it on the counter or crunching it with your hands. Dump the ingredients from the bag in and follow blending instructions above.


Notes/Tips

Smoothie Packs Delivered to Your Door! If you like the idea of frozen smoothie packs but don’t have time, give SmoothieBox a try. I wrote a full review of this smoothie pack delivery service here.

Try All Our Smoothie Pack Flavors:

  • Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie (my personal obsession!)
  • 4-Ingredient Tropical Green Smoothie
  • Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
  • Orangesicle Smoothie
  • Green Machine Smoothie
  • Very Berry Smoothie
© Author: Polly
Cuisine: American Method: Blender

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Smoothie Packs Delivered to Your Door!

If you want to make life really simple, try SmoothieBox. We love these frozen smoothie packs that are delivered to your door.

In fact, you can read my full honest review of SmoothieBox here. I love having these in the freezer for days when I just don’t have time to whip up a smoothie on my own.

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. AvatarMisty Davidson, RD, LD says

    Posted on 12/31/20 at 10:52 am

    Thank you for including the nutrition facts with your recipes!! Using these for some of my diabetic clients and is so helpful for them!! Appreciate the added healthy fat and fiber additions w/ avocado, nuts and seeds to keep that blood sugar under control!

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 1/1/21 at 11:23 am

      Hi Misty. Thanks for the feedback. The majority of our recipes do have nutrition info, but this one is missing it for some reason. We will add it. Thanks agian!

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  2. AvatarSheenaK says

    Posted on 5/8/20 at 11:50 am

    Excellent green smoothie and premade freezer packs are genius! My 4 and 5 year old slurped this up in record time and unknowingly consumed kale and avocado. I’m looking forward to trying the other recipes, thanks for sharing them.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 5/8/20 at 4:05 pm

      Great to hear that, Sheena!

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