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Berry Green Smoothie

March 18, 2015 by Lindsay 42 Comments

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Packed with brain-boosting fruits and veggies, healthy fats and protein, this Berry Green Smoothie is perfect for breakfast on the run or an afternoon snack!

This post is sponsored by Dole Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Dole provided me with free coupons and compensated me for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are mine.

Packed with brain-boosting fruits & veggies, yogurt for protein and healthy fats, this Berry Green Smoothie makes a great breakfast or snack!

Hi Friends!

As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been on a bit of a smoothie kick lately and I’m quite certain my smoothie love is only going to intensify as the weather gets warmer! Today I’m teaming up with my friends as Dole to share my current favorite smoothie!

Packed with brain-boosting fruits & veggies, yogurt for protein and healthy fats, this Berry Green Smoothie makes a great breakfast or snack!

Dole wants to inspire people to eat more fruits and veggies in 2015 and you guys know I can get on board with that!! This week (March 16-22) is Brain Awareness Week, a week designated to bring awareness to the progress and benefits of brain research. Since many fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that may help improve memory and overall brain function, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this brain-boosting smoothie!

I was asked to include one of the following brain foods in my recipe- strawberries, blueberries, spinach or broccoli- and I managed to use all but broccoli in this smoothie! The berries are packed with antioxidants which are great for brain health- blueberries especially may help protect against dementia. Spinach contains antioxidants as well, plus it’s rich in lutein, which is good for the brain!

Packed with brain-boosting fruits & veggies, yogurt for protein and healthy fats, this Berry Green Smoothie makes a great breakfast or snack!

Over the weekend, I used some Dole Fresh Baby Spinach to restock my freezer with a batch of my Frozen Spinach Cubes so I would have some to use in this Berry Green Smoothie!

In addition to all the fruits and veggies, I added yogurt for a protein boost and nut butter (Crunchy Chocolate Nuttzo is my current fav) for a dose of healthy fats! Bonus- nuts are great for your brain as well!

Ready to make one of your own? Here’s how:

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Fruits, veggies, protein and healthy fats all in one delicious smoothie!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup frozen Dole berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (or milk)
  • 2 frozen Dole Spinach Cubes or 2 handfuls fresh Dole spinach
  • 1 Tbsp nut butter
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 5–6 ounces yogurt (plain or flavored)
  • 2 Tbsp oats, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
  2. *Note – if you use fresh spinach you may want to add a couple ice cubes

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Packed with brain-boosting fruits & veggies, yogurt for protein and healthy fats, this Berry Green Smoothie makes a great breakfast or snack!

[Tweet “A delicious, brain-boosting Berry Green Smoothie from @leangrnbeanblog and @doletweets! #ad”]

 

Want more brain-boosting recipes? Check out these two:

berry spinach salad

Berry Spinach Salad

 green pancakes

Green Pancakes with Pear Lime Relish

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Carla says

    March 18, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE you included the chia.
    I add it into every single smoothie these days, too.

    Reply
  2. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    March 18, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    All my favorites in one glass! Although the berry spinach salad is one of my favs too!

    Reply
  3. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Delicious! This is one off favorite smoothie combos. I keep meaning to try your spinach ice cubes. That’s genuis!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:08 PM

      you must try! they’re a lifesaver!

      Reply
  4. Joanna @Makingmine says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Those frozen spinach cubes are genius – how have I not seen this before?! Smoothies are great anytime, but I agree that warm weather makes them basically essential!

    Reply
  5. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    I woke up this morning with a berry smoothie— the spinach cubes would’ve made life easier! I need to try trick!

    Reply
  6. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I’ve been itching for a smoothie lately and this looks delicious! Love the idea of the frozen spinach cubes too!

    Reply
  7. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Green smoothies happen nearly every single morning for me. Frozen bananas are a must for me, but I have been loving adding in frozen berries and grapes too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:07 PM

      oooh gotta try grapes!

      Reply
  8. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Delish & pretty too!

    Reply
  9. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I never mix nut butter into a smoothie with berries, but maybe I should give it a try.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:07 PM

      you must try! so good!

      Reply
  10. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Can’t go wrong with a creamy simply berry smoothie!

    Reply
  11. Courtney Bentley says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    I have been adding chia seeds to everything lately including my egg whites, I know crazy right but they are just so easy to add, tasteless and make me full! Thanks for sharing this simple recipe! xo C

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:07 PM

      yum! like that idea!

      Reply
  12. She Rocks Fitness says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I always forget to add oats, which is weird since I am all about texture! I am on a green smoothie kick as well…It is a good one to be on. Happy Hump Day!

    Reply
  13. EA-The Spicy RD says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Yum!! Berries in any smoothie are a favorite of mine, and they help mask the green in the spinach 🙂 The Berry Spinach Salad & Green Pancakes with lime both look delicious too!

    Reply
  14. Annemarie (Real Food Real Deals) says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    This looks delicious! I just got a new blender, so I’ll have to give this recipe a spin. I love having frozen berries ready to go in the freezer.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:06 PM

      hope it was a hit!

      Reply
  15. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    After we got our Vitamix, my husband was making all kinds of random and wacky smoothies. One day he put oats in and it turned into a sludgy gelatinous mess. Do you have that problem at all when using them? Maybe he used too much…

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    • Lindsay says

      March 18, 2015 at 11:56 AM

      they definitely make them thicker and give them a certain kind of texture…it’s not for everyone that’s for sure, which is why i made them optional. i tried this with 1/4 cup oats and didn’t like it. 2 tbsp is better. sometimes i use them, sometimes i don’t

      Reply
  16. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    March 18, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    i had no idea that dole spinach cubes were a thing!

    Reply
  17. Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says

    March 18, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    I dont know why, but I never think to put chia seeds in my smoothies! I definitely need to do that! I also love your spinach cubes – what a good idea!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:06 PM

      definitely try both! the chia seeds thicken it up!

      Reply
  18. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 18, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    this looks like the perfect smoothie!

    Reply
  19. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Yum!!

    Reply
  20. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Yum I love that you added oats to this as well! You have got to love fresh fruit when it’s in season! PS your spinach cubes – perfection – I’m stealing that from you!

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  21. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

    March 18, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    im looking forward to smoothies again…this is a good combo

    Reply
  22. Dana | fresh simple five says

    March 18, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Berries and spinach are two of my go-to smoothie ingredients! I love how you used oatmeal too. That’s something I’ve never tried, but it would be a great way to sneak a few more whole grains into the day.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      yep! sneakily delicious!

      Reply
  23. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    March 18, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Still not on the smoothie bandwagon, but this is enticing, especially since there’s no banana!!

    Reply
  24. Kerry says

    March 18, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    I’ll give this a go tomorrow! Thanks 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      hope you liked it!

      Reply
  25. Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says

    March 18, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I also love making smoothies once the weather gets warmer. They are the perfect breakfast item for me!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      me too! i’ve been loving them for lunch lately!

      Reply
  26. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Looks so yummy! Love starting my day with a nutrient-rich, flavorful smoothie!

    Reply
  27. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    This looks and sounds fabulous! Pinning now 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 22, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      thanks so much!

      Reply
  28. Alex says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    This looks amazing! Do you think tahini instead of nut butter would also work? I’ve been on a tahini kick lately 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      absolutely!

      Reply
  29. elizabeth martin says

    May 6, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Very interesting spin on a smoothie! never tried adding in chia seeds!
    thanks!

    Reply
  30. Denise says

    August 18, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    Great recipe – will try it out.
    And can I just say – the spinach ice cubes is absolutely genius. I’m going to be doing this too. The biggest issue with spinach is how quickly it turns yuk – so this is genius.
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply

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