Comments on: Our New Favorite Green Smoothie the Video

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:02:51 +0000

Just made MY first green smoothie! :) Except I think I need to use the blender next time. I was trying to be quiet about it since DH was sleeping, so I used my old “baby food processor”. Same idea as the bullet, but I guess not as strong, because it wouldn’t chop the ice cubes. I also cut the ingredients in half, since the thing is smaller. It was still really good, but I think DS might like it better if the ice cubes were all mixed in and no spinach specks. :) Going to try adding a 1/2 scoop of protein powder next time. Thanks!

By: Cassandra Bishop

Cassandra Bishop — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:47:57 +0000

This looks so yummy! You have so many green smoothies to choose from. I think this will be my first one though. I have 1/2 bag of spinach I need to use up before it goes bad. You have a ton of great recipes with Spinach!

By: Kali

Kali — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:15:19 +0000

I make a similar smoothie but I add about 1/4 cup of cottage cheese!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:03:42 +0000

This was fantastic! I had to make two batches because my family drank the first. Also, I’ve noticed that the older the banana, the better the smoothie. Thanks so much for the idea!

By: sixtyfive

sixtyfive — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:41:58 +0000

I don’t keep ice cubes on hand as a rule either (took ice maker out of freezer to make more space). But I sometimes will freeze some almond milk in cubes and keep in a freezer bag to use for thickening smoothies. Similarly, you can peel and cut up bananas that are starting to get too ripe and use the chunks in smoothies. Either way you get the thickening effect without diluting.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:25:23 +0000

You just made me a green smoothie believer. It was delicious! I added a little milk to help with the blending process. Thanks!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:12:18 +0000

Thank you so much, Roni! I will give it a try and post afterwards. I will probably use Trader Joe’s 0% plain Greek yogurt since I just bought a big container of it. I’m glad they’re selling it in a larger size now.

Sherry

By: roni

roni — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:28:29 +0000

totally! It would be more like this…

link to greenlitebites.com

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:22:53 +0000

Roni,
Would this recipe work if I used frozen blueberries instead of ice? We never keep ice in our freezer (no room for the trays!). Would about 1/4 to 1/2 a cup of berries be the correct amount?

I’m trying to eat more greens, and I am so glad you have these smoothie recipes. I am getting sick of salads , even though I love them.

Thank you so much-
Sherry

By: roni

roni — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:01:24 +0000

Yikes… I’m not sure. My gut says no. What I’d do is have all the ingredients prepped the night before and then just toss in the blender. I’m a fresh smoothie type of girl.

By: Juanita

Juanita — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:09:49 +0000

Hi Roni!
I just found your wonderful blog!! I’ve been an off and on, got preggo and breastfeeding WW’er. LOL. Getting back on and wanted a “green” smoothie for the mornings. Sorry for rambling, back on track.

Question: Do you think I could prepare this the night before? Or at least the part without the ice cubes? I run short on time in the morning.
Thanks!!

By: roni

roni — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:00:14 +0000

Carmen – You can use anything you like! I’m not a big fan of maple syrup so I wouldn’t like it but it’s worth a try!

By: Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:24:16 +0000

I so want to try this! Can I use 100% pure maple syrup instead of honey? I don’t have any honey. Thanks!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:42:56 +0000

I tried this and being a smoothie novice without a “great” blender, I had some issues getting it to liquefy. I foolishly was stirring with the handle of a wooden spoon and at first thought that my blades weren’t moving b/c there was no progress so I ended up clipping the spoon with the blender as it was just about to stop spinning. So I also had some wood chunks in mine (picked out). :)

It was very good. I added some fresh raspberries, the pretty color gets muddied, but I’ve always loved the taste of raspberries over banana. When I tried it at first, it seemed too sweet, so I added some grapefruit sections as well. I may just do without the honey next time and keep using very ripe bananas.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:17:09 +0000

I made the smoothie on Saturday. My husband and son doubted that I would drink it because I don’t do veggies! We split it in thirds and I drank all of mine! I thought it left a slight after taste and it wasn’t very flavorful so next time I will add another banana. Notice I said “next time!!”. Yes, I didn’t find it awful! Since I don’t eat veggies I might have found a way to get them down! Thanks.

My blender (500 watts) had a difficult time getting the spinach liquified. It probably took more than 10 minutes. Sz

By: Amy Hathcock

Amy Hathcock — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:31:12 +0000

Thanks for sharing Roni!! I was a little leery of trying it because my smoothies are usually only made with fruit but I LOVE it. Genius! Also, it was fun to see the Magic Bullet in action. I’ve wondered about it.

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:58:21 +0000

Just tried this and it was surprisingly good. Mine did have a spinachy after taste, but I’m wondering if it’s the spinach I am using. I only had regular spinach which tends to have a much stronger flavor than baby spinach. I’m excited to try this again using baby spinach or less of the regular spinach.

By: Jessamyn

Jessamyn — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:11:30 +0000

Those look delicious! I’ve been making green smoothies for a long time, but I absolutely LOVED watching this video- it definitely made my maternal clock start ticking. I can’t wait to make smoothies with my kids :)

By: NYCPatty

NYCPatty — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:05:38 +0000

Love this quote from you: “I just want to maximize the “good” while enjoying the “bad” without guilt”

Words to live by indeed! I may just have to quote you on this when I write my 2 year weight loss anniversary post on Friday. I have no idea where I’m going with the post but this will fit right in!

Great Smoothie!
Ryan cracks me up! I love him in the videos with you!

By: Brandy Jo

Brandy Jo — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:58:38 +0000

Oh my gosh Roni! This smoothie is soooo delicious!! Even my 3 year old loves it!! I had to tell him it was a “Scooby Snack” because of the color but after he took the 1st drink he kept coming back for more!! THANK YOU!!!!

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:19:25 +0000

I made a green smoothie this morning and it was delicious! I have trouble eating breakfast and I think this will be a great solution. If people are getting stuck on the color, I put frozen mixed berries in mine and it turned it a brownish color and it kind of looks like chocolate.

Thanks Roni!

By: chris

chris — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:37:01 +0000

This is really a very exciting string for me. I love the energy and enthusiasm everyone brings.

I feel the need to clarify a couple of things. My main goal/interest is to be as knowledgeable as I can about diet/nutrition. I did mention in my first post response that there is a ton of conflicting and misinformation out there and navigating through it can be difficult.

I do not consider myself to be a shrew. I do not have a “perfect” diet. I have indulgences regularly. I ate a steak last week. I ate sweet potato fries with a salad for dinner one night…… My point was, I am aware of what I am eating. I call a spade a spade.

Because I think that a banana, milk, peanutbutter smoothie is not the “best” choice doesn’t mean I won’t drink it. It just means I tell myself it is an indulgence and I could do better…..

Green Lite Bites is not just some blog for foodies right? It is about “adventures in healthy eating”. I know that current conventional wisdom around food and health is constanly evolving. I am looking for the best information I can find to help me to make choices. I don’t always expect that I will make the best choices. I don’t even think I need to, but I do want to know what they are.

I have learned a ton from a medical librarian’s blog. She is all about the science/research behind food/nutrition. First I thought soy was good for you, then I read it wasn’t…..I did not know what to think until I read her posting about it. This applies to so many things.

I highly encourage people to check out her site. link to happyhealthylonglife.com

Her posts are kinda long, but worth the time.

Whether or not you think I’m a shrew and should stfu, I am happy about each and every person who comes to your site Roni because they are trying to make their lives better. Every step, big or small is a step.

I wish everyone on the “food journey” peace and strength.

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:27:08 +0000

Cow’s milk isn’t healthy. It’s loaded with fat, for starters. Considering that most of us would like to be *leaner* it’s not a food I’ll be rushing to buy in a hurry!

We only buy it when my parents come over to stay, for their coffee. They’re in their 60s, and can’t change their ways. So I’m not going to be pushing them to quit it, despite Mum having pre-diabetes and Dad being obese. It’s their choice, and I don’t pass comment on what they choose to eat or drink. But I wish they wouldn’t consume it, because they’d be healthier as a result and their ill-health concerns me.

Personally, I quit drinking milk back in the mid 90s, and within weeks my eczema and asthma, which had plagued me all my life, disappeared. Apparently this is common to people who quit dairy.

These days I avoid dairy when I can, and continue to feel better for it, and haven’t had an asthma attack for over 20 years – since the month I quit drinking milk.

In the end, people can consume it or not if they choose. They can smoke or do drugs if they choose too. But they’re kidding themselves if they think it is healthy, and I don’t think it is ethical to feed the stuff to kids.

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:37:06 +0000

Although we are new followers of The Engine 2 Diet and are plant strong and loving it, I agree with Laura. You have to be ready for such an extreme change. I suffer from chronic pain and weigh more than I would like. My Husband is very supportive and we were ready to cross over into clean food and Veganism. We are very HAPPY we did.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:55:07 +0000

Let’s face it…what works for one person doesn’t always work for the next. To be successful with losing and maintaining you have to be in the right frame of mind for it and find the system that works best for you.

The diets themselves don’t fail – the people do. I learned a long time ago to stop blaming it on the diet!