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Green Smoothie for Beginners

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Green Smoothie for Beginners

The green smoothie for people who don’t like green smoothies: baby spinach, pineapple and banana. You taste fruit, not salad.

240 cal6 g protein5 min
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Berry smoothieStrawberry Banana Smoothie 335 cal 20 g protein Green Smoothie for Beginners Green · Tropical smoothieGreen Smoothie for Beginners 240 cal 6 g protein Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Nut butter smoothiePeanut Butter Banana Smoothie 495 cal 20 g protein Mixed Berry Smoothie Berry smoothieMixed Berry Smoothie 260 cal 15 g protein Mango Smoothie Tropical smoothieMango Smoothie 305 cal 17 g protein Tropical Smoothie Tropical smoothieTropical Smoothie 285 cal 5 g protein Blueberry Smoothie Berry smoothieBlueberry Smoothie 335 cal 21 g protein High-Protein Chocolate Smoothie Chocolate · Nut butter smoothieHigh-Protein Chocolate Smoothie 455 cal 38 g protein

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The smoothie formula that always works

  1. 1 cup liquidMilk, plant milk, coconut water or juice, on the bottom, next to the blades.
  2. 1½ cups frozen fruitFrozen fruit makes it thick and cold with no ice to water it down.
  3. A handful of greensSpinach disappears; kale needs a strong blender. Optional, but easy.
  4. A boostGreek yogurt, nut butter, oats, chia or protein powder for staying power.

Blenders we’d buy for smoothies

Rated on smoothness, ice crushing, ease of use and value.

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Vitamix E310 Explorian

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 · Best for getting Vitamix performance for about $100-$150 less

Vitamix’s entry model blends nearly as smoothly as the 5200 with a shorter jar that fits under cabinets. It’s the high-end blender we’d recommend to most smoothie fans.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,380 W (2 HP)
Capacity
48 oz
Warranty
5 years
From $350Check price Full review
2

Vitamix 5200

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 · Best for daily smoothie makers who want the smoothest result for a decade

The benchmark high-performance blender. It pulverizes kale stems, seeds and ice into a perfectly smooth drink, makes thick smoothie bowls with the tamper, and a 7-year warranty means it lasts.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,380 W (2 HP)
Capacity
64 oz
Warranty
7 years
From $480Check price Full review
3

Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 · Best for one-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price

More power than the BL610 plus Auto-iQ programs that pulse and pause for you: press “smoothie” and walk away. Smoother results with greens than cheaper Ninjas.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,400 W
Capacity
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
From $120Check price Full review

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