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Spring Green Smoothie Breakfast Drink

Our Spring Green Smoothie is full of antioxidants and low in calories. Kefir and buttermilk offer loads of probiotics and protein in this flavorful, filling breakfast! Made with a blend of delicious fruits, kale, and dandelion greens to keep the nutrition high in a tasty power drink.

Greens Smoothie

Are Green Smoothies actually good for you?

Spring Green Smoothies are wonderfully healthy and nutritious. They are full of powerful greens such as kale, spinach, dandelions, and chard; all of these ingredients are high in vitamins A, C, and K as well as antioxidants that fight against cancer and other illnesses.

These dark leafy greens can be blended with protein powders, whey, fresh or frozen fruits, and additional green powders making them even more nutritious.

Spring Green Smoothie Ingredients. So Good And So Good For You!!
Gorgeous dandelions we foraged from our field this morning!

Is it healthy to eat Dandelions?

Dandelions are a very healthy plant that can be consumed in a variety of ways including pill or powder form, in teas, and blended fresh into smoothies and juices. Dandelion is loaded with fiber, nutrients, and a long list of vitamins including folate.

Go To this post for an in-depth talk about the many health benefits dandelions offer us! 

Dandelions Benefit Us Nutritionally. Perfect For Spring Green Smoothie
Dandelions greens add lots of  nutrients to this breakfast!

What are good greens to put in a Spring Smoothie?

Any healthy greens can be used in this smoothie, but all greens offer unique properties. Spinach is a popular choice because of its mild taste. Kale, collard greens and chard can also be added to smoothies, but will need to be paired with sweet fruits to help disguise the bitter flavors. Dandelion greens are another fantastic plant that can be added to your diet, but they are also bitter in taste.

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Blue Scotch kale is in the lower right foreground. Any kale will work perfectly for Spring Green Smoothie

How can I increase protein in my Smoothie?

If you are looking to up the protein in your greens smoothie there are many options to choose from. Here is a list of ingredients that you can add for a massive protein boost.

  • Protein powders
  • Kefir, plain Greek yogurt, and whole milk
  • Hemp seeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds
  • Flax seeds

Everything listed above will deliver hearty, natural protein and can be blended to a variety of different Green Smoothies. Kefir and yogurt are also fantastic sources of probiotics to support a balanced and healthy digestive system.

Spring Green Smoothie Recipe

This recipe is easy to put together and can be customized to fit your preferences and what you have available.

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Spring Green Smoothie 
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Spring Green Smoothie
Yield: 4 -2 Cup Servings

Spring Green Smoothie Breakfast Drink

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Spring Green Smoothie is Full of antioxidants and low cal. Kefir and buttermilk offer loads of  probiotics to this flavorful, filling breakfast! Enjoy this Low-Sodium, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free smoothie with dandelions and kale greens! Just 180 calories per serving!

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup buttermilk
  • 1 Cup plain kefir
  • 1 banana
  • 3 cups frozen fruit, I used mango, strawberry, pineapple frozen blend
  • 1 cup dandelion greens-chopped
  • 3 Cups kale greens-chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour the kefir and buttermilk into your blender.
  2. Add the chopped greens 1/3 at a time and pulse a few times until blended.
  3. Add banana and pulse twice
  4. Add frozen fruit and blend until thoroughly mixed.
  5. 2 Tablespoons maple syrup( or honey) to taste

Nutrition Information


Amount Per Serving Calories 180

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Spring Green Smoothie is Full of antioxidants and low cal. Kefir and buttermilk offer loads of probiotic and protein to this flavorful, filling breakfast!

Karen Grosz

Sunday 1st of May 2016

Thanks for sharing at Let's Get Real Friday Party. I would use a non-dairy alternative but otherwise this sounds delicious.

Diane

Sunday 1st of May 2016

Hi Karen, This smoothie would be different with non dairy, but I'm sure it would be good!

Catherine

Tuesday 26th of April 2016

Dear Diane, I have never thought of adding buttermilk to a smoothie! What a wholesome and protein packed drink...sounds wonderful and looks so vibrant and beautiful. xo, Catherine

homemadefoodjunkie

Tuesday 26th of April 2016

Thank you Catherine. This is an excellent smoothie!

Katerina

Tuesday 26th of April 2016

The color is just amazing! This is loaded with taste and vitamins!

homemadefoodjunkie

Tuesday 26th of April 2016

Thank you Katerina!

Manila Spoon

Sunday 24th of April 2016

I love Green smoothies but haven't tried using dandelion greens! Now I know I should! Love this!

homemadefoodjunkie

Monday 25th of April 2016

Thank you Abigail!

Maeva (CookALife! byMaeva)

Sunday 24th of April 2016

Green smoothies are just a great and healthy combo! :-D

homemadefoodjunkie

Sunday 24th of April 2016

Maeva, I agree. Such a great way to start off the day!

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