Cold Fission Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I need to eat vegetables. What should i put in the blender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vege Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 my favorites:5 peeled oranges and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3102192&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album or:2 bananas, 200 ml water, and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2988044&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album PS: use just green and tender parts from green leafy vegetables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 High water fruits and veggies will make a smoothie less dense, which I find is easier to handle. But for some veggies (celery, kale, etc.) you need a solid blender to pound through them. Spinach is one that blends easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegimator Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I usually do:one bananatwo-three large collard leaves1/2 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or cherries)one heaping scoop proteintablespoon or two of flaxenough water to blend easily Lately I've been adding about 1 T each of hemp butter and defatted peanut meal for more protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I don't measure anything bahaha But I would say I put about a cup of spinach or kale, add 1 banana, 1/4 avacado, frozen blueberries (a handful) about 5 strawberries, and add some juice (I like a cranberry/blackberry blend) and a tbsp of hemp protein powder. This is a guesstimate I have one every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fission Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 my favorites:5 peeled oranges and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3102192&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album or:2 bananas, 200 ml water, and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2988044&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album PS: use just green and tender parts from green leafy vegetables Thanks everyone.These look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 my favorites:5 peeled oranges and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3102192&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album or:2 bananas, 200 ml water, and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2988044&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album PS: use just green and tender parts from green leafy vegetables Awesome photos my man! I need to start taking some smoothie 'glamor shots' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vege Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 my favorites:5 peeled oranges and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3102192&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album or:2 bananas, 200 ml water, and big bunch of swiss-chard, or collard, or spinachhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2988044&id=1417307133&ref=fbx_album PS: use just green and tender parts from green leafy vegetables Awesome photos my man! I need to start taking some smoothie 'glamor shots' Thank you Fallen_Horse! It's all done by a very old Sony digital camera (not professional). I like my vegan meals presented in stylish fashion ! You wouldn't believe how many Balkan non-vegans I have talked into eating more grains, beans and vegetables with "glamour shots" of my food on my Facebook profile (translated from Serbian it's called "Healthy recipes" ). Now they want me to publish a cookbook Spreding the truth about veganism in a grilled-meat-eaters society BTW, I've just drank a DELICIOUS smoothie! 5 peaches, 200 g frozen berries, 300 g spinach, some water, 4 tsp chia seeds. I'm not doing any exercises today, so I decided to go back to low fat raw vegan for one day I'm always happy when eating like this: fruits and green veggies are my favorite! So much energy (maybe not in calories, but directly from "The Source" as I would describe it). And so light in stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 My favourite: spinach + protein + carob + banana + mixed berries + flax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 A little necro here, but I have made a tasty smoothie! 1/2 c apple juice1 c water1 orange50g (~1.8oz) spinach3/4 c blueberries1/2 banana1/4 c almonds You would think this is expensive, but the blueberries can be found frozen at a dollar store and the almonds can be bought by the pound or two pounds at Vitamin Cottage, King Soopers, etc. The apple juice is the only entry that I don't think is super healthy, but it helps to add a sweetener to smoothies, so I figure apple juice is the best of the 'bad'.... Anyway I don't think I have shared my 'usual' smoothie, so here it is! 1 banana1.5 c blueberries1/2 c orange juice2 tb flaxseed30g (~1oz) spinach Nutrition: 450 cals, 68c,19f,7p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veglicious Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I will often do: one banana, half an orange + big handful of greens (I prefer kale but will also do spinach and chard) + water. Sometimes I add vega smoothie infusion. Mango is nice instead of the orange too. I will also add berries but usually keep them to a minimum because they can turn your smoothie muddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wermwood Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The basic green smoothie recipe is as follows:1 part water1 part greens1 part fruit So it's really easy to experiment with what you have around the house until you've found recipes you like (warning: I've also made some nasty stuff this way). Romaine lettuce and spinach blend very well with spinach making everything thicker and romaine making it thinner, apples tend to make the smoothie foamy, and unless you have a really good blender (like a vitamix) everything should be at least roughly chopped, cored, and seeds ground up. I like freezing some bananas over the summer because they make the smoothies colder and even "smoothie-er". Collards and kale tend to be stringy (again, unless you have a killer blender) and are slightly more bitter than other greens so a little more fruit may be needed. As far as my experience serves, things like flax, protein powder, and vitimins can be added or subtracted as wanted. Here are some I like: 2 cups water1 banana1/2 inch or so fresh ginger1/2-1 bosc pearwhatever amount of spinach 2 cups water1 apple1 banana1/2 piece of gingerRomaine or spinach 2 cups water1 banana1 cup blueberries (I prefer fresh)spinach Yeah, I like green smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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