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Green Monster Smoothie (BEST Green Smoothie)

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My green monster smoothie is the BEST green smoothie recipe, and my kids request it constantly (yes, really!). And it is a great immunity boosting/ supporting smoothie recipe.

Green Monster smoothie best green smoothie recipe

Welcome to the cliché zone, where healthy food blogger makes a green smoothie recipe. 😂✅ I am embracing that cliché today, y’all. 💁🏼‍♀️

Because as you may have seen on my Instagram story, my four year old and seven year old ASK for this green monster smoothie almost every day. So you know it’s legit tasty.

Plus, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, so I figured it was fitting to post something green. 🍀 The ingredients in this are super charged too, and they do a body good. 💪🏻👊🏻

Immunity boosting smoothie ingredients - Kale, pumpkin seeds, mango, banana, ginger and parsley on wood cutting board

And with everybody extra interested in boosting immunity, and staying healthy in general, this recipe is well-timed.

Health benefits of this green smoothie

Hold up, let me put on my nerd glasses!🤓 Ahem.

My green monster smoothie is the BEST green smoothie recipe, and my kids request it constantly (yes, really!). Kale, mango, banana, ginger, parsley, pumpkin seeds and almond milk. #greensmoothie #greenmonster
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I am not a medical professional, but I can google with the best of them! 😆😉 Here are just a few benefits of the ingredients of this immunity boosting smoothie:

  • Kale – anti inflammatory, antioxidant, detoxification, anti cancer, vision supporter
  • Parsley – detoxifies, natural diuretic, hormone balancer, fights kidney stones
  • Mango – loads of vitamin C, supports healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, brain health, immunity, bones, heart + so much more
  • Banana – energy, digestion, mood boosting, supports brain, skin, bone
  • Ginger – fights nausea, fights fungal infections, eases menstrual pain, eases inflammation, supports digestion
  • pumpkin seeds – anti parasitic, healthy fats, helps make the smoothie more filling

Source: Thank you Dr. Axe for all of the great science-y goodness: (kale, parsley, mango, banana, ginger)

But nutritional glory aside, none of that matter to my kids if it doesn’t taste awesome. And it does. 🤗

Making adjustments

Some plain unsweetened almond milk helps blend everything together nice and smooth. And if things look too thick you can always add more almond milk (or water) to make it a little thinner.

To make it thicker, add a few extra pieces of frozen mango.

Some people prefer to add yogurt to this smoothie. I would suggest 1/3 to 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt. And plant-based yogurt would work as well. When I add yogurt, I leave out the pumpkin seeds. That being said, it would be perfectly fine to leave them in.

We make this for breakfast or as a snack or side item to other things. Also, a high speed blender, like a Blendtec, KitchenAid or Vitamix likely works best for this recipe.

Y’all be sure and check out my smoothie archives for more smoothie recipes!

Tools Used to Make Green Monster Smoothie

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  • Blender – High speed blenders like a Blendtec (the one I have) or Vitamix work best
  • Measuring cups or digital food scale

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Green Monster Smoothie (BEST green smoothie recipe)

My green monster smoothie is the BEST green smoothie, and my kids ask for it almost daily.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword green monster smoothie, green smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 274 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 banana (mine was 120 grams peeled)
  • 2 cups kale leaves
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 2 cups frozen unsweetened mango chunks
  • 9 grams ginger (I just did a small slice, half of what is shown in the photo)
  • 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. I always try to add ingredients in order from softest to hardest, so add ingredients in the order listed above for best results.

  2. Put the lid on, and blend until smooth, about 50 seconds.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Green Monster Smoothie (BEST green smoothie recipe)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 254mg11%
Potassium 963mg28%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 9150IU183%
Vitamin C 155.6mg189%
Calcium 333mg33%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy March 15, 2018.

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  1. Nicole says

    October 21, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    I halved the recipe since only wanted one serving. Forgot to buy bananas. :-(. This is my first veggie smoothie. I found the I had to chew and drink it. Is that normal?

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 22, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      Hey Nicole! No, this is not the intended texture. This recipe works best with a high powered blender (Vitamix, BlendTec, KitchenAid). This ensures that all those pieces are completely liquified.

      Reply
  2. Lee says

    March 29, 2019 at 2:58 am

    5 stars
    I love green smoothies and i won’t this great recipe pass by without trying. Thanks a bunch

    Reply
  3. Lyn Fernandez says

    March 16, 2018 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    Gonna make this tonight, thanks, Marjorie! Xo

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      March 16, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      I hope it turns out delicious for you Lyn!💖🤗

      Reply

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