Green smoothies are popular chatter on the wellness blogosphere for very good reason. 1) They are incredibly healthy and brimming with nutrient density. 2) They taste amazing when blended with ingredients you love. Today's recipe, my Thick and Frosty Sweet Green Protein Smoothie, puts a thick and frosty spin on my green smoothie. I add in frozen bananas to chill things down and pack plenty of leafy greens into my blender. In my latest YouTube video, watch me blend up this protein and nutrient-packed shake and then pop into your kitchen and try it for yourself!..
Adored this blend last week..
Green smoothies make me happy.
Kitties make me happy.
The color light aqua makes me happy.
Working hard to make a video to publish to my YouTube channel makes me happy.
(Hearing that you have subscribed to my channel also makes me insanely giddy and motivated to keep filming and experimenting with video.)
Being able to change my profile/bio photos by setting up and coordinating photoshoots myself, in my living room, with my kitties stepping in, makes me pretty happy.
Sipping and sipping and sipping an amazing sweet green, frosty-thick green smoothie makes me happy and satisfied.
So today I am sharing these little joys with you.
Green smoothie preppin' - just five steps, so it doesn't take long at all.
If you can't GIF yourself, who can you GIF?
Frosty Sweet Green Smoothie
By Published 08/10/2014
This thick and frosty smoothie is sweet and delicious. So delicious you might forget how good it is for you! Rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, vitamins and leafy green goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 apple, chopped
- 2 bananas, frozen
- 2 giant handfuls of chard (or spinach or kale)
- handful of pumpkin seeds (salted + raw + sprouted)
- optional: scoop of vegan protein powder, vanilla or plain
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by washing and drying the chard, chopping the apple and freezing a few bananas.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend from low to high until frosty and smooth. Tip: For an even thicker blend, only add Β½ cup non-dairy milk OR add another frozen banana or another frozen fruit like mango or frozen melon cubes.
Yield: 1-2 servingsPrep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins. Total time: 5 mins. Tags: smoothie,green smoothie,dairyfree,vegan,beverage,drink,smoothie,protein
Alissa says
Hi, I'm kind of picky, & there aren't a lot of things that I like. I
would love to try this, but what could I use instead of the bananas
& the pumpkin seeds?
Cynthia says
Finally tried this one & it is SO good! You nailed it about the chugging, because my glass was empty in like 30 seconds. I didn't have protein powder, but was great with some almond butter instead. Thank you!
emma jennings says
made this this morning - ADDICTED! Thank you for your recipe! I love all of them.
Emily K. says
so simple so deliceous looking! You look very pretty in your photos.
Veganne Joanne says
Just made this smoothie. Delicious! One of the best green smoothies! And you look gorgeous!
Kathy Patalsky says
well thank you Veganne! Glad you tried the recipe.
Osha Key says
The smoothie looks gorgeous and so do you! π
Carrie Dupre says
Those are really cool glasses! Where are they from?
Kathy Patalsky says
Nespresso gifted them to me! I love them too. They are probably for sale at nespresso stores and website..
Heather says
What protein powder did you use in this recipe?
Kathy Patalsky says
this was Xymogen Vegan Fit Food π
stephanie gadaleta says
I have been trying to find a really good vegan protein powder... Are you in love with the Xymogen??
-Stephanie
Kathy Patalsky says
It is ok. I have a big protein powder review post with in depth reviews.
stephanie gadaleta says
Thank Kathy I will definitely take a look! I look forward to reading about the different types:) If you had to pick which is your favorite?
coconutandberries says
Such a cute vid Kathy π Reminds me of me slurping with my straw to get every last drop out of the glass!
Sounds delicious. Love that you put pumpkin seeds in there too.
Kathy Patalsky says
thank you! yes those pumpkin seeds add savory salty flavor to all the sweet. perfect combo!
Diatta Harris says
Love the photos and I absolutely ENJOY green smoothies!! I am going to try this recipe.
Kathy Patalsky says
Thank you Diatta! I know you will love this recipe!
Renard Moreau says
[ Smiles ] The perfect smoothie!
Kathy Patalsky says
Pretty darn close π
Polina says
It makes me happy to see your smile:)
Kathy Patalsky says
Such a sweet comment Polina! π
BabyJune says
Love this smoothie! I would totally chug that glass...oh right about now π