Do you know the woman whose recipes sneak healthy vegetable puree into the meals of unsuspecting kids? Well, I’ve got a smoothie recipe that will knock your socks off. Seriously, the health factor is secondary. In my household, we affectionately call it “Shrek Juice,” but it will probably taste just as good if you call it a St. Patrick’s Day smoothie or green kiwi smoothie.

let’s make green kiwi smoothie recipe

Saint Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to add some greens and veggies – make a green smoothie! So, I’m feeling a little bit like Jessica Seinfeld here.

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green kiwi smoothie ingredients

• 2 medium mangoes
• 2-3 bananas
• 3 kiwis – remove the peels
• 2 cups washed spinach leaves (loosely measured in cup)
• Water

directions to make green kiwi smoothie

Step 1

Cut mangoes and the kiwis into cubes or strips and put them in a blender.

Step 2

Add water about the height of the fruits in the blender, then blend.

Step 3

Once smooth, add the washed spinach leaves to loosely fill the blender up to the top. Blend again.

Step 4

Add frozen mangoes and bananas. Blend again and serve.

variations for green kiwi smoothie ingredients

Smoothies don’t have to be an exact science, so you can experiment with your proportions.

Two things I will tell you, though, are these: (1) The bananas mask the taste of the spinach. Do not omit or reduce them. If you can still taste the spinach, add another banana. (2) This smoothie is just as good using other frozen fruit in lieu of the frozen mango or the kiwis, so if you see something else on sale, don’t hesitate.     Only mangoes or peaches will maintain the beautiful green color, though. Using frozen berries is still yummy, but turns it kind of a brownish color.

Have you made this easy green kiwi smoothie for your family? Kindly comment below on what they think about it!