Green smoothies are not only plantbased and super tasty, but they are also a delicious way to increase your veggie intake, fuel your body with vital nutrients, and get those extra leafy greens in, all in a single meal. However, if you are keeping tabs on your sugar intake, or have insulin resistance and diabetes, it is usually recommended to limit your consumption of high-GI fruits like bananas. So, let me share a few of my favourite green smoothie recipes easily made without bananas that offer all the nourishment without causing a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. Blenders, ready? Let's go...
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Why Green Smoothies Are Good For You
Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a mid-day snack, or something plantbased to help you power through an energy slump, green smoothies are a super healthy choice. They are a fast and easy way to increase your veggie intake and get more leafy greens, high fibre fruits, and vegetables, all the while nurturing your gut microbes.
Smoothies help to keep you hydrated, can aid weight loss, improve digestion and boost your overall metabolic function. Being so nutritionally rich with plantbased nutrition, all the extra nutrients can also help to clear up your skin if you suffer from acne, boost mood and your overall energy. Let's dive into three of my favourite banana-free smoothie recipes.
How Often Should You Drink Green Smoothies?
I recommend enjoying a green smoothie 3-4 times a week, or every day but only if you are making sure you vary the ingredients each time. For instance, if you enjoy an almond milk, avocado kale based smoothie on Monday, make sure you switch it up and have a coconut water, mango and arugula based one the next day. Yes, you could safely have a green smoothie every day, just vary those greens, your milk choice, and the fruits you add to provide your body with a broad spectrum of nutrients throughout in every sip.
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3 Green Smoothie Recipes (No Banana)
Give these plantbased, banana-free smoothie recipes a go and tell me you don't feel amazing afterwards! Each smoothie recipe is made with a balance of fruits and veggies and contains 30g of plantbased protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Pineapple Berry Green Smoothie
Ingredients
250ml almond or oat milk, unsweetened
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chunks
1 cup fresh spinach greens, organic
1/4 cup raspberries, fresh, organic
1/4 steamed cauliflower, cooled
3 tbsp chai seeds, organic
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder, vegan
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Method
Add all the ingredients into a high-powered blender. Combine well until smooth. Serve in a coconut bowl with a little crunch from a sprinkling of crushed walnuts and seeds.
Lime Mango Green Smoothie
Ingredients
250ml coconut milk, unsweetened
1 large fresh mango, pitted
1/2 cup shredded kale, organic
1/s Hass avocado, choose a ripe one
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder, vegan
3 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp ginger root, ground
Method
Add all the ingredients into a high-powered blender. Combine well until smooth. Serve in a coconut bowl or mason jar (will be thick) with toasted coconut flakes on top.
Kiwi Green Smoothie
Ingredients
1/2 cup Greek or Coconut yoghurt
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup micro-greens, organic
3 large kiwi fruits, chopped
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder, vegan
2tsp spirulina powder, organic
1 tsp ginger root, ground
Method
Add all the ingredients into a high-powered blender. Combine well until smooth. Serve in a coconut bowl with raspberries and banana cut into wheels. Add a sprinkle of granola or chia seeds.
Nutritionist Note
If you really enjoy healthy smoothies... continue browsing this blog for more plantbased nutrition and healthy smoothie recipes. I also created a free 5 Day Detox Smoothie Challenge you can join anytime that includes a full meal plan and recipes to help you detox using wholefood recipes and smoothies. It a gentle detox just about anyone can enjoy to reset your appetite and eat healthier. Come join us today, click here.
Emma Lisa, Nutritionist & Women's Practitioner
Emma Lisa is a Nutritionist & Women's Health Practitioner with over 14+ years experience in wholefood nutrition, meal planning and health coaching. She is a published cookbook author, passionate food recipe creator and lifestyle blogger, and an advocate for women's health and anti-diet culture. When she's not in clinic, Emma is mum to five kids, in her test kitchen and a wellness digital creator. She lives in Sydney, Australia.
Healthy + happiness,
Emma Lisa xx
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