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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Drinks Β» Three-Veggie Banana Berry Smoothie

    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

    Three-Veggie Banana Berry Smoothie

    Published Apr 30, 2014 Β· Modified Jan 27, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 56 Comments

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    I would have called this a four-veggie smoothie, but after a quick "avocado fruit or vegetable" Google search, I confirmed that avocado is indeed a fruit.

    Three-Veggie Banana Berry Smoothie

    I mean, duh. I should know these things by now.  It's not like I just graduated with a Master's in nutrition or anything. But do you die of the creaminess??

    I've been wanting to vary the greens in my smoothies for a while now, but I just can't part from my love affair with spinach. There's a very fine line between a palatable amount of kale and a smoothie that tastes like dirt; so I've been sticking to kale in forms other than in my smoothie.

    When I saw the beautiful bunch of organic swiss chard at the store last week, I thought why the heck not? I threw a couple leaves in and it tasted no different. Win! Note: this WILL taste like the earth if you don't remove those beautiful, colorful stems from the chard. If you're okay with that, go for it. I made one version with the stems and I had to add a boatload more banana to convince myself I wasn't eating dirt.

    I saw this beautifully creamy smoothie on Instagram the other day where the girl had added zucchini, so that's where the random zucchini addition comes from. If I can add yet another veggie to my morning cocktail of nutrition, why the hell not?! The zucchini not only adds phytochemicals and fiber, but it also boosts the creaminess and lends a good amount of water. That's why I only use ½ cup of milk in this bad boy. I like my smoothies thick and creammaaayyyy! (I give the majority of credit to the avocado for the luxurious texture of this smoothie.)

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    More often than not, I add a few drops of stevia to my smoothie to give it a touch more sweetness without having to spike my blood sugar with more dates and banana. A little goes a long way--you literally only need a few drops! I usually buy the liquid stevia from Trader Joe's, but when NuNtaurals sent me a fantabulous package of about a gajilion flavors of stevia, I was hooked.

    NuNaturals stevia a natural sugar-free sweetener that's also free of gluten, artificial sweeteners, flavors and preservatives. It's also safe for diabetics since it doesn't raise your blood sugar.  I personally only like stevia in baking recipes and smoothies because I find the sweetness overwhelming and a tad bitter in things like coffee and tea. However, it's definitely useful when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without all the extra sugar and calories! As with any sweetener, be smart and use it in moderation.

    Three-Veggie Banana Berry Smoothie

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    Three Veggie Banana Berry Smoothie

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Smoothie
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    Description

    A delicious banana berry smoothie packed with fiber and antioxidants from chia seeds, swiss chard, spinach, zucchini and avocado!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 overripe frozen banana, sliced
    • ¾ cup frozen blueberries or mixed berries
    • ⅓ of a small-medium zucchini, diced
    • 2 swiss chard leaves, de-stemmed
    • 1 cup spinach (a handful)
    • 1 tbsp avocado
    • 1 tbsp chia seeds
    • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 1 tbsp cacao power (optional)
    • Dash of cinnamon
    • 5 drops of NuNaturals vanilla stevia (to taste)

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender (I used my nutribullet) and blend until completely smooth. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more almond milk.

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    NuNaturals sent me a package of their products.  I was not compensated nor was I required to review the products.  As always, all opinions are my own.

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Shelby says

      December 21, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Ever since I read this recipe a couple weeks ago, I seriously have been putting zucchini in every smoothie I make! I love the texture and the extra vitamins. My other personal favorite smoothie addition is frozen peas! Even more vitamins all up in there and some extra vegan protein to boot.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Shelby says

      December 21, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Ever since I read this recipe a couple weeks ago, I seriously have been putting zucchini in every smoothie I make! I love the texture and the extra vitamins. My other personal favorite smoothie addition is frozen peas! Even more vitamins all up in there and some extra vegan protein to boot.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Beaty says

      May 15, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      Oh, vanilla stevia sounds great!

      Reply
    4. Beaty says

      May 15, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      Oh, vanilla stevia sounds great!

      Reply
    5. kellyjo walters says

      May 05, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      the vanilla so I can try in my energy coconut balls

      Reply
    6. kellyjo walters says

      May 05, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      the vanilla so I can try in my energy coconut balls

      Reply
    7. Julia says

      May 03, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      I didn't know flavored stevia existed! This is a glorious discovery. Can't wait to try it in all my smoothies!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Julia says

      May 03, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      I didn't know flavored stevia existed! This is a glorious discovery. Can't wait to try it in all my smoothies!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      May 03, 2014 at 7:52 am

      I tried swiss chard in a smoothie once and hated it... probably because I left too much of the stem on. Oops!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:24 pm

        Take those stemmies off girl!!

        Reply
    10. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      May 03, 2014 at 7:52 am

      I tried swiss chard in a smoothie once and hated it... probably because I left too much of the stem on. Oops!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:24 pm

        Take those stemmies off girl!!

        Reply
    11. Emily says

      May 02, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Lovelovelove your blog, first of all.

      Second, this smoothie recipe looks absolutely delicious. I've been on a huge (I mean, ridiculously huge) smoothie kick recently and I'm constantly on the hunt for new combinations to try. I can't wait to give this one a whirl! xoxo

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:24 pm

        Awwww thanks, Emily! Hope you love it as much as I do!!

        Reply
    12. Emily says

      May 02, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Lovelovelove your blog, first of all.

      Second, this smoothie recipe looks absolutely delicious. I've been on a huge (I mean, ridiculously huge) smoothie kick recently and I'm constantly on the hunt for new combinations to try. I can't wait to give this one a whirl! xoxo

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:24 pm

        Awwww thanks, Emily! Hope you love it as much as I do!!

        Reply
    13. Shashi @runninsrilankan says

      May 02, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      My mom is a diabetic and I was thinking of making a cake for her for mothers day and think I will be adding some stevia to it - I usually make it with no sugar so it ends up more like a savory cake than a sweet one...thank you Alexis!
      This smoothie sounds amazing btw!

      Reply
    14. Shashi @runninsrilankan says

      May 02, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      My mom is a diabetic and I was thinking of making a cake for her for mothers day and think I will be adding some stevia to it - I usually make it with no sugar so it ends up more like a savory cake than a sweet one...thank you Alexis!
      This smoothie sounds amazing btw!

      Reply
    15. cheri says

      May 01, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      Never had zucchini in a smoothie before, I bet it's good, great looking drink!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        You'll be addicted! It's such a great way to sneak in more veggies.

        Reply
    16. cheri says

      May 01, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      Never had zucchini in a smoothie before, I bet it's good, great looking drink!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        You'll be addicted! It's such a great way to sneak in more veggies.

        Reply
    17. Catherine says

      May 01, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Lololol I was dying when you said this WILL taste like the earth if you don't remove the stems. I'm not about that dirt taste, either.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        Gotta be real, right?!! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    18. Catherine says

      May 01, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Lololol I was dying when you said this WILL taste like the earth if you don't remove the stems. I'm not about that dirt taste, either.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 06, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        Gotta be real, right?!! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    19. Megan @ The Skinny-Life says

      May 01, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      I love the mix of zucchini, spinach and swiss chard in this along with the avocado, banana and berries. I would never had expected this combination! I like it when I am surprised.

      Reply
    20. Megan @ The Skinny-Life says

      May 01, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      I love the mix of zucchini, spinach and swiss chard in this along with the avocado, banana and berries. I would never had expected this combination! I like it when I am surprised.

      Reply
    21. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      May 01, 2014 at 10:47 am

      I love that we both have the smoothie thing going on today!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:07 am

        I'm totally adding pees next time!!

        Reply
    22. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      May 01, 2014 at 10:47 am

      I love that we both have the smoothie thing going on today!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:07 am

        I'm totally adding pees next time!!

        Reply
    23. Brittany says

      May 01, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Loooove smoothies lately, but I haven't tried avocado in mine! Such a great idea!

      Reply
    24. Brittany says

      May 01, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Loooove smoothies lately, but I haven't tried avocado in mine! Such a great idea!

      Reply
    25. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      May 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      I won my friend cassie's giveaway and nunaturals legit sent me 80000 bottles of their goodness. I have ZERO space for it all, but I'm obsessed. I love adding the lemon to my blueberry superfood smoothie. Also the zucchini in there is straight genius. Will you make a hummus smoothie?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:08 am

        Mmmmm totally adding the lemon one to my next blueb concoction! I'll totally give you all the credit when I make a hummus smoothie, by the way.

        Reply
      • Cassie says

        May 01, 2014 at 10:47 am

        THAT IS SUCH A GOOD IDEA! I've had no idea how to use the lemon... also agreed with zucchini = genius and a chickpea based smoothie please!

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          May 01, 2014 at 11:05 am

          Hahah A chickpea smoothie?? Okay now the wheels are turning....

          Reply
        • Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

          May 01, 2014 at 11:15 am

          Cass add it with blueberry, it's amazing!

          Reply
    26. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      May 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      I won my friend cassie's giveaway and nunaturals legit sent me 80000 bottles of their goodness. I have ZERO space for it all, but I'm obsessed. I love adding the lemon to my blueberry superfood smoothie. Also the zucchini in there is straight genius. Will you make a hummus smoothie?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:08 am

        Mmmmm totally adding the lemon one to my next blueb concoction! I'll totally give you all the credit when I make a hummus smoothie, by the way.

        Reply
      • Cassie says

        May 01, 2014 at 10:47 am

        THAT IS SUCH A GOOD IDEA! I've had no idea how to use the lemon... also agreed with zucchini = genius and a chickpea based smoothie please!

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          May 01, 2014 at 11:05 am

          Hahah A chickpea smoothie?? Okay now the wheels are turning....

          Reply
        • Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

          May 01, 2014 at 11:15 am

          Cass add it with blueberry, it's amazing!

          Reply
    27. She Rocks Fitness says

      May 01, 2014 at 7:06 am

      That smoothie looks awesome and never thought you could put swiss chard and zucchini into a smoothie...very very very interesting! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:09 am

        You're gonna be obsessed! As long as you have a really ripe banana, you can pretty much throw anything in there!!

        Reply
    28. She Rocks Fitness says

      May 01, 2014 at 7:06 am

      That smoothie looks awesome and never thought you could put swiss chard and zucchini into a smoothie...very very very interesting! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:09 am

        You're gonna be obsessed! As long as you have a really ripe banana, you can pretty much throw anything in there!!

        Reply
    29. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      May 01, 2014 at 5:51 am

      geebuz open to australians too? Fi-nally.

      If I eat that smoothie, does that fill my veggie quota for the day?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:09 am

        I totally thought of you when I said open everywhere. And yes, you're set for life after this smoothie.

        Reply
    30. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      May 01, 2014 at 5:51 am

      geebuz open to australians too? Fi-nally.

      If I eat that smoothie, does that fill my veggie quota for the day?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:09 am

        I totally thought of you when I said open everywhere. And yes, you're set for life after this smoothie.

        Reply
    31. Lauren says

      May 01, 2014 at 4:44 am

      Smoothies are such a great way to get in a load of veggies - I have never added Courgette (UK way of saying Zucchini πŸ˜‰ to a smoothie! It is definitely trial and error adding veggies to smoothies - like you said they can end up tasting like diirrrrt! I really need to try some liquid stevia!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:09 am

        I'm learning so many new words!!!

        Reply
    32. Lauren says

      May 01, 2014 at 4:44 am

      Smoothies are such a great way to get in a load of veggies - I have never added Courgette (UK way of saying Zucchini πŸ˜‰ to a smoothie! It is definitely trial and error adding veggies to smoothies - like you said they can end up tasting like diirrrrt! I really need to try some liquid stevia!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 01, 2014 at 11:09 am

        I'm learning so many new words!!!

        Reply

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