The Best Everyday Smoothie
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Here it is. Many, many friends over the years have asked me for my husband’s secret smoothie recipe. And today is the day we’ve all a few of us have been waiting for…
“Hey Nathan, can you get up and make your smoothie?”
My husband peered at me through one open eye. “It’s Saturday morning, Rach.”
“Yeah, but you’re a dad, remember? Everybody knows you can’t sleep past 8.”
“Uhhhh,” he moaned, as he threw a pillow over his head.
“Nevermind. I’ll go try to make your smoothie. I want to get some pics before the lighting changes outside.”
20 minutes later…
Muted mockery covered his face and a quiet chuckle escaped as my bed-headed husband took one look at my attempt at his Everyday Smoothie.
“What are you laughing at?!” I demanded.
“You.”
“What about me?”
“You and your puke, purple-beige smoothie attempt.”
(I don’t know…what do you guys think? My smoothie on your left or his on your right?)
(Yeah, that’s what I thought. Look, between you and me, I never get it right. His is tastier. Much tastier. And a far cry from my “puke, purple-beige” version.)
So, it’s with a very humbled heart, that I publicly dub my husband the official Smoothie Master of Our Household. And I invite you to enjoy his version of The Best Everyday Smoothie we know.
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The Best Everyday Smoothie
Seriously delicious and full of fruits and veggies. We have this smoothie almost everyday!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (use whatever kind you want–dairy or non-dairy!)
- 1 cup orange juice (or you can use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup OJ)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (he uses vanilla, but I like plain b/c less sugar)
- 4 cups spinach, loosely packed
- 1 banana (a frozen banana makes it even creamier)
- 2 cups frozen blueberries (or frozen berry blend)
- 2 cups frozen tropical fruit (we use a mix of mango, pineapple and strawberries)
- Optional: 1–2 cups baby carrots (adds more nutrition and is tasteless)
- Optional: 1-2 scoops protein powder (your choice)
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Instructions
Make It Now:
- Add milk, juice, yogurt, spinach and banana to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add frozen fruit. Blend again until smooth. Enjoy!
Freeze For Later: After making the smoothie, freeze it in a freezable mason jar, leaving at least an inch at the top.
Prepare From Frozen: Place the mason jar in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Stir with a spoon or throw in the blender again with a few ice cubes.
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Notes/Tips
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Dairy-Free Version: Use plain almond milk or oat milk and use dairy-free coconut yogurt like Daiya brand.
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Haven’t tried it yet, but exactly what I was looking for. Can’t wait!
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Sweet! Glad we could help. Enjoy!
Like the instructions say for freezing, if you use a mason jar, make sure it is freezeable! I found out not all are. A regular glass mason jar may crack when frozen! Some of mine did.
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Yep, good reminder. I’ve tried reusing pickle jars and marinara jars, and there is a high likelihood they will crack. Mason jars are cheap and sturdy.
Yummy
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Thanks for the review, Rose!
This is delicious
★★★★★
My husband who makes this every day will be happy to know you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review!
This is now my morning staple during my pregnancy
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Love that! Thanks, Melinda.
Finally got around to making this and it’s so yummy! Even my hubby likes it! I changed it from Greek to regular light yogurt and grapefruit juice instead of orange juice (just my preference) and it turned out great! Perfect healthy pregnancy snack for me. 🙂
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Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it. I just posted a new smoothie that is my latest go to one called Kale Me Maybe Smoothie. You might check it out for some variety.
This drink is so wonderful. I love it.
Thank you for your recipe.
hmm it is actually tasty, I have added a few dry fruits and a few chocochip cookie to make it yummier 🙂
Your recipe is amazing. This is a perfect combination. It will make my skin fresh and smooth. Thank you for your recipe.