Smoothie Recipes

Dr. Danni’s Tried and True Green Smoothies!

Here are some tips and amazing recipes for smoothies that are easy to make and a lot of FUN! Be sure to blend veggies and greens first and then add the fruits and added “boost”s second to make for a consistently smooth “smoothie”
Most recipes make 2 full quarts of delicious smoothie.  If you have a smaller blender like a NutriBullet or Ninja cut the recipe down by ¼-  ½ depending on the size of blending cup you are using- 24oz vs. 32 oz .  All recipes here were created in my full size Vitamix blender.  The larger capacity of the Vitamix is great for making smoothies for two people, or you can refrigerate the second quart to enjoy later.  I recommend trying to use as little fruit as possible to make the smoothie taste good.  The goal is to increase your intake of veggies and greens.  The more deeply colored the fruit the more nutrient dense it is.  Try to use “white” fruits sparingly for sweetness. By “white fruits” I mean apples, pears, bananas, pineapple, and the like.  For the liquid you can use water, coconut water, or unsweetened nut or coconut milks. If you have individual dietary needs (high blood sugar, cancer, weight loss etc) or specific food sensitivities please make the necessary substitutions to the recipe.  There are endless smoothie recipes and ideas to be found on the web.  In general there is a recommended ratio of 2:3 ( veggies : Fruit). I recommend that you flip that ratio to get 3 cups veggies : 2 cups or less fruits. Be creative!!!!  I will continue to share as I discover and create new  and delicious recipes, I encourage you to do the same. Be sure that all fruits and veggies are ORGANIC!

“Boosts” can be added to any smoothie as desired:

• Chia seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Maca powder
• Goji berries
• Spirulina
• Chlorella
• Protein powder

Spice it up with additional flavors (optional)

• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (aids digestion)
• Nutmeg (only a pinch)
• Himalayan pink Salt
• Cayenne pepper
• Coconut shavings
• Nut and seed  butters (almond, sunflower, pumpkin, cashew)
• Stevia
• Almond extract
• Or any of a myriad of natural extracts available.

The Green Jumbo #1 —–  Makes 2 full quarts

• 1 cucumber
• 1 small zucchini
• 6 medium kale leaves (ribs removed)
• 1 handful dandelion leaves
• 1 c parsley
• 1 green apple
• ¼ c mixed juice of lemon, lime, & minneola (or choose your favorite citrus)
• 2 c frozen strawberries
• ¼ c frozen pineapple
• ½ frozen banana
• 1 ½ c coconut water or purified water

Green Jumbo #2 —– Makes 2 full quarts

• 8 medium kale leaves (ribs removed)
• 1 c spinach
• 1 med. cucumber
• 1 sml-med zucchini
• 1 small green apple
• 1 avocado
• 2 c frozen cherries
• ¼ c hemp seeds
• ¼ c Siggi’s Islandic style vanilla yogurt  (optional)
• 2 c coconut water

Chocolate Cherry Surprise—– 32oz NutriBullet

• 2 handfuls spinach
• 1 small –medium zucchini
• 1 avocado
• 1 c frozen cherries
• ½ frozen banana
• 2 T raw cacao powder
• ¼ c pecan pieces
• ½  tsp cinnamon powder
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c coconut milk
• ½ tsp spirulina powder (optional)

Tropical Detox —– makes 2 quarts

• 8 medium kale leaves (ribs removed)
• 1 c cilantro
• ½ c  parsley
• ½ c dandelion leaves
• ½ avocado
• 1 cucumber
• 1 small green apple
• ½  frozen banana
• 1 c frozen pineapple
• 2 c coconut water

Super Smoothie  —– makes 2 quarts

• 6 kale leaves ( ribs removed)
• 1 c spinach
• 1 cucumber
• 1 c parsley
• 1 c cilantro
• Aloe Flesh  3” x 3”  chunk-skin thoroughly removed
• 1 small granny smith apple
• 2 c frozen blueberries
• ¼ frozen banana
• ¼ c cashew pieces
• ¼ c hemp seeds

Strawberry Kiwi Delight —– 32 oz NutriBullet

• 1 c spinach
• ½ c parsley
• ½ c dandelion leaves
• 1 cucumber
• Juice of 1 lime
• Aloe Flesh 3”x 3” chunk skin thoroughly removed
• 2 kiwis
• 1 c strawberries
• 1 c coconut water

Sprouted Goddess

• 1 handful buckwheat sprouts
• 1 handful cilantro
• 1  zucchini
• ½ c frozen pineapple
• 2 T chia seeds
• ¼ c hemp seeds
• 1 tsp spirulina
• 2 c coconut milk or coconut water

Green Clean Machine

• 1 handful kale
• 2 celery stalks
• ¼- ½  Cucumber
• 10 mint leaves
• ½ green apple
• 1 T chia seeds
• 2c water

Low Sugar Green Machine— makes 8-10 ounces

• Handful of spinach
• 3 slices of cucumber
• 1/2 stalk of celery
• 1 teaspoon of organic cinnamon
• 2 frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon of flax seed
• 1/2 cup of blueberries(frozen or fresh)
• 3 tablespoon of organic rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon of raw cacao
• 6 ounces of unsweetened almond milk

Green Machine #2

• 1 small orange, peeled
• 2 big handfuls of spinach
• 1 large kale or chard leaf or 2 baby bok choi (nutrition info is for 1 kale leaf)
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (nutrition info is for blueberries)
• 1 serving vegan protein powder
• 1 teaspoon goji berries, soaked for 10 minutes
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened organic coconut milk