--- title: "How To Make A Healthy Green Smoothie" id: "11194" type: "post" slug: "how-to-make-a-healthy-green-smoothie" published_at: "2021-04-30T20:02:17+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:54:12+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/04/30/how-to-make-a-healthy-green-smoothie/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/04/30/how-to-make-a-healthy-green-smoothie.md" excerpt: "I’ve been starting my weekdays with a green smoothie and I love it. You don’t need to drink green smoothies to be healthy -the healthiest people on the planet never did- but I love smoothies and I think they are..." taxonomy_category: - "Breakfast" - "Drinks" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # How To Make A Healthy Green Smoothie by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [April 30, 2021](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/04/30/how-to-make-a-healthy-green-smoothie/) in [Breakfast](https://mondaydreams.com/category/breakfast/) , [Drinks](https://mondaydreams.com/category/drinks/) I’ve been starting my weekdays with a green smoothie and I love it. You don’t need to drink green smoothies to be healthy -the healthiest people on the planet never did- but I love smoothies and I think they are amazing if you want to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. Especially dark leafy greens. Do you know that you can always add a handful of spinach to your favorite smoothie and it won’t change the taste?! Having a smoothie is one of the easiest ways to incorporate a good dose of leafy greens, omega-3-rich seeds (chia, flax or hemp) and berries into your diet. A smoothie can be packed with so many raw fruits and vegetables. ### **Here are a few of my favorite tips for making a HEALTHY green smoothie:** - ###### Aim for more veggies than fruits. - ###### Add a banana or a Medjool date for sweetness, instead of using sugar or syrups. - ###### Frozen fruits (like bananas, peaches or blueberries) make creamier smoothies. - ###### Always add berries. So delicious, packed with antioxidants and extremely low in sugars. - ###### Lots of leafy greens. I like to mix it up: kale, spinach, swiss chard, beet tops, pak choi. Start with a handful and gradually increase the amount. - ###### Leafy greens are a must, but there are other great veggies that can go into a smoothie. Celery, cucumber, carrot or beet are all amazing. Next time you’re making a smoothie, try adding one of these and see how you feel. - ###### A handful of herbs is not only delicious but will boost the nutrient content. My favorites are cilantro and mint. So refreshing! - ###### Try incorporating chia, flax or hemp seeds. They are packed with plant-based protein and good fats (hello omega 3’s). - ###### Lemon juice and orange zest are always nice additions. I’m a huge fan of citrus fruits! - ###### I love adding fresh ginger. So tasty and so good for your digestion. - ###### I also like adding other foods like Camu Camu (packed with antioxidants! It’s the fruit with the second highest content of vitamin C in the world), Spirulina, Maca or Ashwagandha. - ###### Finally, start small. Start with a handful of greens, one small veggie or a few herbs, and work your way up. Your taste buds will adapt with time! My [Good For You Smoothie](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/08/26/good-for-you-smoothie/) is a great way to start. It’s delicious, refreshing and full of the good stuff. Hope these tips help! ### Search ### Recent Post - [Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/12/04/single-serve-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - [Herbed Quinoa Pea Salad](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/10/21/herbed-quinoa-pea-salad/) - [Greek-Inspired Potato Stew](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/30/greek-inspired-potato-stew/) - [No Churn Vegan Chocolate Almond Ice Cream](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/23/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-almond-ice-cream/) - [Apple Pecan Cookies](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/08/18/apple-pecan-cookies/) ### Archives Archives Select Month December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 April 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2017 ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/2021/04/30/how-to-make-a-healthy-green-smoothie/#respond) You must be [logged in](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F04%2F30%2Fhow-to-make-a-healthy-green-smoothie%2F) to post a comment.