Berry Green Smoothie
I've started having a smoothie in the morning instead of breakfast and I love it. I get 2 fruit exchanges and a veggie exchange right off the bat. For those interested, you don't even taste the spinach. I sometimes use other mild greens instead of spinach. You can mix it up and use low-fat Greek yogurt in it instead of milk and I don't use cow's milk any longer since Tim is sensitive to it, we use the 30-calorie almond milk, unsweetened, and it's actually delicious.
I've started having a smoothie in the morning instead of breakfast and I love it. I get 2 fruit exchanges and a veggie exchange right off the bat. For those interested, you don't even taste the spinach. I sometimes use other mild greens instead of spinach. You can mix it up and use low-fat Greek yogurt in it instead of milk and I don't use cow's milk any longer since Tim is sensitive to it, we use the 30-calorie almond milk, unsweetened, and it's actually delicious.
- Carbohydrate 64.6755749987906 g
- Cholesterol 12.0000000101442 mg
- Fat 6.37505000273881 g
- Fiber 14.9681249764858 g
- Protein 9.1651375021409 g
- Saturated Fat 2.56627250179689 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (481g)
- Sodium 75.5125000400633 mg
- Sugar 49.7074500223049 g
- Trans Fat 1.15512750028673 g
- Calories 327 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine spinach, blueberries, raspberries, banana, milk, oats, sugar and 1 cup ice in blender until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Scaling Your Blend for Maximum Yield
How many servings can a standard blender realistically handle before the vortex breaks down? Exceeding four cups of total volume in a standard 48-ounce jar typically overloads the motor and leaves unblended chunks of spinach behind. When doubling the ingredient quantities, process the greens and liquid first until completely liquefied before adding the frozen berries and ice. This two-stage technique prevents air pockets from forming around the blades, ensuring a smooth texture without thinning the mixture excessively.
Managing Leftovers and Short-Term Storage
Can this mixture sit in the refrigerator overnight without separating? Storing blended beverages longer than twelve hours results in severe oxidation and a distinct loss of vibrant color. Pour any excess into an airtight mason jar, leaving half an inch of headspace for expansion, and freeze it for up to two weeks. Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight, then re-blend or shake vigorously to restore the original emulsion before consumption.
