Monday, February 21, 2011

Goes Down Smooth


I've never been much of a smoothie girl, especially those of the green variety. But after hearing how the spinach taste pretty much disappears and how drinkable a green smoothie can be, I decided to give it a try. This recipe containing coconut milk and grapes covered the spinach taste completely and though, it may not be pretty to look at, it was actually really good. I'll be keeping the blender out of the pantry for the rest of the week, and I'm excited to try a few more concoctions.

Spinach, Grape, and Coconut Smoothie
Recipe courtesy of Real Simple

1 cup seedless green grapes
1 cup packed baby spinach
1/2 cup ice
1/4 cup coconut milk

Place the grapes, spinach, ice, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
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  1. Brittany H.February 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    What a great combination of flavors. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Monday!
    X,
    Www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  2. Staley McFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I've been wanting to try this and it looks delicious!

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  3. a little black cloud in a dressFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    ooh, I'll have to try this. Kale is also a good smoothie ingredient. You can't taste it at all! We've been making avocado/banana smoothies around here. :]

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  4. Suzanne Anas JurichFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I am going to try it! I think the green actually is pretty look at!...my husband would not agree, but who cares. :D I used to buy something called Green Goodness...or something like that...with similar ingredients, I think. Making it sounds much better.

    Hay, thanks for your sweet words last week! I needed to hear them! :) Now to play catch-up...

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  5. annawithloveFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hmmm, I'll have to give it a try then!

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  6. Roxy TeFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    this sounds awesome! I love coconut anything, really. I'm going to have to whip out my magic bullet hahah Have you had a wonderful weekend :)

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  7. Abigail WiseFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Spinach in a smoothie... hmm interesting. Def looks healthy though!

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  8. StephanieFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hmmm, actually sounds really good. I might have to try this. I recently resurrected my blender to make Mexican hot chocolate all frothy, but for Spring and summer something cool like this smoothie would be perfect.

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  9. iheartkiwiFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love coconut milk... I'll have to give this a try!

    I need to get my dose of winter fruits and veggies in!

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  10. theappleteaFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    so yummi! and it looks so Springy :)

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  11. jdavissquaredFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Just had a green smoothie yesterday! I put frozen banana, vanilla protein powder a little yogurt, some milk and ice! yumm!

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  12. EricaFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    kale, banana, and soy milk's pretty good too :)

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  13. CarolineFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I actually thought it looked beautiful!! I will have to try this! MMM!

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  14. Elle SeesFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    count me in on this

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  15. the chirpy birdFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    yes. absolutely.
    xox tash

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  16. lizaFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Yum! I try to hide spinach in all the smoothies since my little one will not touch anything green. The taste really does disappear. Perhaps he'd like one that completely embraces it greenness!

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  17. MeghanFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    That sounds delish! I need a to invest a new blender ASAP. Definitely before margarita season! :)

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  18. ChristyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Sounds yummy! Green smoothies can be hard to master. I will definitely give this recipe a spin! '
    Thanks!

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  19. Southern LadyFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    It actually looks very good to me. Thanks for sharing. Calra

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  20. FaithFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    This is a pleasant combination of flavors! Thanks!

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  21. Michelle {lovely little things}February 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Sounds interesting!

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  22. rebeccaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    i may have to take your word for it. the green color is throwing me off!!!!! haha

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    nina's blog is the one that finally made me try green smoothies. i absolutely love them now.

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  24. torrieFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I've been drinking this smoothie daily (with different fruits, and sometimes coconut milk)... and despite the large amount of spinach, you seriously cannot taste it!

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  25. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I'm definitely going to try this yumminess! Thanks for sharing and so happy you popped over to Fresh Quince! :)

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