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Recipes » beverages » Fruit (and Veggie) Smoothies

By Wendy O'Neal 30 Comments

Fruit (and Veggie) Smoothies

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One of my kids favorite snacks is a fruit smoothie. Little do they know that it is actually a fruit and veggie smoothie. Both of my kids are picky eaters, especially my 6yo daughter who refuses anything green or any other veggies. So I resort to sneaking the veggies into their smoothies. They can’t taste it, but I know they are getting at least a serving or two of veggies in every glass.

Veggies that are easily hidden in fruit smoothies are:
spinach
kale
chard
cabbage (red or green)
romaine
carrots
beets (and the tops too)

Feel free to use what you have on hand and play around with different veggie/fruit combos. Warning: celery has a peppery flavor and is not good to hide and iceberg lettuce has no real nutrition, so don’t use it.

Fruit (& Veggie) Smoothies

3 cups strawberries (include the tops, they are good for you)
2 big handfuls of spinach
1-2 carrots (no need to peel, just wash well)
1 cup of orange juice
1-2 cups of ice

Put everything in the blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until everything is blended well. *If the berries aren’t ripe enough, feel free to add a bit of honey or agave nectar to sweeten it up.

Yield:  4  8oz servings

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Comments

  1. Lily-Mae Andrew says

    June 19, 2013 at 6:43 am

    A very useful list of veggies that can be hidden in smoothies. I added a banana when I made this to give it that little bit of extra sweetness. The kids loved it. Thanks 🙂

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  2. katie caldwell says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    I found this recipe to not be very good – verrrry acidic with the strawberries AND the orange juice, and I even tried using less orange juice than recommended. Maybe just try using one or the other? I think I will stick to blueberries and bananas when it comes to veggie smoothies.

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    • Wendy says

      April 7, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Oh no!  I’m sorry you didn’t like it.  I’ve found that if the berries aren’t sweet enough or if I use certain brands of OJ that it can be a bit tart or acidic.  I just add a tbls of honey or agave to help when it’s like that.  

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    • Jennifer says

      March 1, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      actually those are alkaline fruits…if you do your research , once they get to the digestive system , it is very basic 🙂

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    • Jennifer says

      March 1, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      blueberries are acidic though 🙁

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  3. Jan Landry says

    December 11, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    We call smoothies “ice cream” in our house. My youngest hates veggies, so this might help! Love it!

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  4. Amy says

    July 24, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    I love smoothies,but havent try with vegetables.always with fruits only.Now I cant wait until I try this.Thanks for sharing….And thanks to ‘Everyday moms meals’-church super,I found you

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  5. LaVonne says

    July 23, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    We love smoothies here. This one sounds great! We have been juicing this week. Carrots, oranges and spinach. Even my 3 year old loves it!

    I am visiting from the Alexa hop. It is nice to “meet” you. I hope you have a great Sunday!

    Come by and say “hi” anytime – LaVonne @ Long Wait For Isabella

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  6. Christy says

    July 23, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    Linking up and following from the Weekend Blog hop! Love your site! I have picky eaters too so this is a great idea! I try and hide stuff in pasta sauce too.

    I’m at http://waitingforherwings.blogspot.com

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  7. Sadie says

    July 23, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Nervous about the carrot taste & texture… lol do these REALLY taste good? 🙂

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    • Wendy says

      July 23, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      If you are worried Sadie….start with just one carrot and work your way up. The texture is really thick and cold. Not quite as thick as a milkshake, but thicker than blended coffee. You will probably need a straw. 😉

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  8. Salma@ChasingRainbow says

    July 23, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Looks delicious…I crave fruit all the time, so naturally smoothies are a favorite.
    I am a new friend from the week-end hop.

    http://chasingmyrainbowbaby.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-wisdom-on-knowing-it-all-sorta.html

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  9. redkathy says

    July 23, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    This are some wonderful smoothies! I’m thinking about serving them to my veggie hating father. He adores shakes so I’ll bet he’ll love these too. Shared this one on google+

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  10. Sandra says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Never mind the kids, this is a great way for me to get my veggies in! I’m definitely going to try this with the spinach. Thanks!

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  11. Thrifty Ninja says

    July 22, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    This sounds great. I’ll have to try it. My youngest hates veggies, so this might help!

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  12. marie says

    July 22, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    Sarah- LOL. This looks really great- I hide veggies in everything cuz my hub thinks the only “good” veggie is canned corn!!!

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  13. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    July 22, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for the following! Ditto! I made 2 different batches of smoothies this morning, and put them in the freezer. After a few hours, they were cold, and beginning to ice up. Perfect for this hot weather we’re having in the Mid-Atlantic.

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  14. Good Girl Gone Green says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    I love smoothies! My daughter is 9 months and I always share a bit of my morning smoothie with her…..so yum!

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  15. Sarah @ East9thStreet says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:53 am

    We call smoothies “ice cream” in our house. My almost two-year old has no clue!

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  16. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:26 am

    That’s such a great idea! And they still taste great! I drank them when I was pregnant but I need to start drinking them again!

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  17. Darcy says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:18 am

    This is a good way to sneak my own veggies in!

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  18. AshleyRae says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Very cool…I have a ‘smoothie’ blend but I feel like it’s still too chunky, what kind of blender do you have?

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    • Wendy says

      July 22, 2011 at 1:47 pm

      I have a vita-mix. Try blending for longer or do it in stages. Add the oj and veggies….blend. Add the fruit….blend. Then add the ice…blend. Maybe I should do a post about blenders!

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  19. Linette says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:39 am

    I love smoothies! I usually just start throwing things in the blender in the morning. It usually works out:-) Spinach, blueberries and banana are my staples.

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  20. Jenn T. - Scentsify Your LIfe says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:11 am

    Yum! I will have to try this. My daughter LOVES fruit but is a little picky with veggies. She eats green beans and always wants to try broccoli but never ends up actually eating it after tasting it. I love the hiding veggies ideas. I need to try this one!

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  21. Shannon says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:11 am

    I love this idea! I fix smoothies quite often for my kids. I think I’ll have to pick up some of these veggies to add next time. Love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  22. Patty says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Definitely have to try this one! I love smoothies!

    Reply

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