Spring into Freshness: 9 Seasonal Green Smoothies You’ll Love

As the days grow longer and nature awakens, spring brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables perfect for blending into vibrant smoothies.

Whether you want to detox from winter indulgences or simply embrace the season's flavors, these nine refreshing smoothies will revitalize your body and mind.

Here's what you find in this article:

• Why should you enjoy green smoothies in Spring?
• Why choose seasonal produce?
• The best seasonal produce for spring smoothies
• 9 Spring smoothie recipes you'll love
• The 2 ingredients to add to your smoothies to create healthy, filling smoothies

Green smoothies are my favorite way to get 10–15 servings of fruits and vegetables into a single meal – a feat that would have you chewing forever if you ate them separately or in salad!

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Paying attention to the time of year you eat certain foods, especially those grown locally, can boost your already massive nutrition and reap many other benefits.

This practice also aligns with the Ayurvedic principle that we are genetically programmed to need and respond to the foods grown in that season.

Visit your local farmers market or search Google to find out which fruits and vegetables are currently in season when planning your recipes. This Seasonal Food Guide is a great resource for plugging in your location information and finding out what’s growing near you.

When food is in season, it’s much more available to find locally, not just from farmers, but at the grocery store, too. Oftentimes, food has to travel long distances before it reaches the produce section at the supermarket, and in the time from when it’s harvested to when it gets to your plate, its nutrients have been depleted.

Out-of-season produce generally has to come from other countries with a different climate, and getting answers about how the food is grown is nearly impossible. If the farms are overseas, pesticide usage may be regulated differently than in the U.S.

While many European countries, like Sweden and Finland, have banned certain chemicals or GMOs, others (Central and South America) have more lax guidelines. Many foods have to be irradiated, as well, on their way into the U.S.

Spring offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that enhance the flavor and nutritional value of your smoothies. Some great options include:

• Wild edibles: Greens growing in the wild near you, use the Picture This app, to identify, and then ask Google if it’s edible. If it is, fair game to throw in the blender! Foraging isn’t just free; it’s better than that. Native, fresh-picked plants are also higher in nutrient density than greens you buy, because they haven’t been in the supply chain for weeks by the time you “drink” them!

• Fruits: Apples, strawberries, cherries, citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemon), mango

• Vegetables: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, lettuce, avocado, carrots, beets, broccoli

• Herbs: Basil, mint, cilantro

Green Goddess Awakening Smoothie

Spring greens like spinach and kale make for a nutrient-packed smoothie that nourishes from the inside out.

1. 1 cup spinach or kale (or wild edibles)
2. 1/2 avocado
3. 1/2 cucumber
4. 1 green apple, chopped
5. Juice of 1/2 lemon
6. 1 cup coconut water

Blend until creamy and sip your way to a fresh start.

[Related: 7 Impressive Benefits of Eating an Avocado Daily]

Zesty Green Smoothie

The Zesty Green Smoothie is a bright and invigorating blend of fresh greens, zesty lemon, and spicy ginger, balanced with crisp apple and refreshing parsley.

• 3 cups filtered water
• 2 cups of your favorite green (spinach, kale, chard, wild edibles, etc.)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 cored Granny Smith apple
• 1 tbsp peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice

Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth to enjoy.

Mango Matcha Glow Smoothie

Harness the energy-boosting benefits of matcha with tropical mango for a naturally sweet and antioxidant-rich “dessert smoothie.”

• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 3/4 cup oat milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Blend well and enjoy a smoothie that feels like sunshine in a glass.

Carroty Concoction Green Smoothie

Packed with crisp romaine, sweet carrots, and a medley of fresh fruits, this Carroty Concoction Green Smoothie is a perfect balance of earthy greens and natural sweetness.

• 2 ¾ cups ice water
• Romaine lettuce, added until blended mixture reaches 6-cup line
• 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 cups strawberries
• 8 apricots or nectarines
• 1 cup honeydew
• 2 bananas
• ½ tsp stevia (liquid or powder, not a blend with a sugar alcohol)

Add ingredients one at a time and blend till smooth.

Carrot Top Concoction Green Smoothie

This Carrot Top Concoction Green Smoothie transforms often-overlooked carrot greens into a nutrient-packed delight, balanced with spinach, tart-sweet apples, and a burst of citrus and berries. Refreshing and naturally sweet, it’s a perfect way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of spring in every sip!

• 2 ¾ cups water/ice
• Carrot greens from 6 carrots
• Spinach, added until mixture meets 6-cup line
• ½ tsp stevia
• 2 Tart-sweet apples (Jonathan, Gala, Cameo, etc.)
• 2 oranges
• 1 banana
• 1-2 cups frozen berries

Blend the first three ingredients for 1–2 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in glass jars for up to 24 hours and shake well or re-blend before serving.

Glorious Goji Green Smoothie

The Glorious Goji Green Smoothie is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition, bursting with antioxidant-rich goji berries, sweet strawberries, and a medley of fresh greens. This vibrant blend offers a refreshing balance of citrus, natural sweetness, and a hint of peppery arugula – perfect for a springtime energy boost!

• 3 ½ cups water/ice
• 3 large handfuls spring greens
• 2 handfuls arugula
• Spinach, added until blender mixture reaches 6 cup line
• 1 cup dried/soaked (or fresh) goji berries (if fresh, decrease water by ½ cup)
• 2 cups strawberries
• 2 bananas, frozen in chunks
• 3 oranges
• 2 dates, pitted

Add ingredients one at a time, blend just until barely mixed in, and then blend until smooth.

Chuck’s Good Stuff Green Smoothie

This delicious green smoothie is loaded with nutrients – a unique take on making a "green smoothie with whatever you have on hand.”

• 2 cups water
• 2 handfuls spinach
• 2 handfuls of kale
• 1 small banana
• 1 1/2 cups berries
• 1-2 dates, pitted
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 peeled and pitted avocado
• cilantro to taste

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and mix thoroughly to enjoy.

Grapefruit Cilantro Booster Green Smoothie

The Grapefruit Cilantro Booster Green Smoothie is a bold and refreshing blend of citrus, sweet pear, and frozen berries, with a hint of cinnamon and fresh cilantro for an invigorating twist. Packed with antioxidants and vibrant flavors, this smoothie is the perfect way to wake up your senses and energize your spring mornings!

• 2 ¾ cups water/ice
• 2 cups cilantro
• 10 dates, pitted
• Spinach, added until mixture reaches 6-cup line
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled
• 1 D’Anjou pear
• 2 bananas, frozen in chunks
• ¼ whole lime, peeled
• 2 cups frozen mixed berries

Blend the first four ingredients until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours in glass jars and shake well or re-blend before serving. (This recipe becomes stronger-tasting if not consumed immediately.)

Latin Green Smoothie

The Latin Green Smoothie is a bold fusion of fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and warming ginger, balanced with sweet bananas, pears, and mixed berries. With a kick of cayenne for extra spice, this nutrient-packed blend is a refreshing and energizing way to embrace spring flavors!

• 3 cups water
• ½ bunch cilantro
• 2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
• Spinach or collards, added until mixture reaches 6-cup line
• ½ lime, washed and quartered (including peel)
• 2 bananas, frozen in chunks
• 2 pears or apples
• 2 cups frozen mixed berries

Blend the first six ingredients until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours in glass jars and shake well or re-blend before serving.

Your body needs healthy fats every day.

Plus, adding healthy fats to green smoothies makes them more filling, and your body can better absorb and use the minerals in the leafy greens.

I always add our Sprouted Ground Flax or Sprouted TriOmega (a combination of flax, chia, and broccoli seeds) to my blender of green smoothies.

While Americans seem obsessed with protein, some people do feel better with more protein in their diets. Adding protein to green smoothies can also make them more filling.

I love adding our clean, highest-quality protein powders to my smoothies.

Our Organic Superfood Plant Protein Meal is an amazing blend of plant proteins, high-nutrient greens like kale and spinach, and superfoods like spirulina and sachi inchi.

You can also choose our Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein – the cleanest, most delicious bone broth protein you’ll find!

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Refresh, Revitalize, and Rejuvenate Your Health with Spring Smoothies!

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your routine and nourish your body with vibrant, seasonal ingredients. These nine smoothies offer a delicious way to embrace spring flavors while supporting your health and well-being.

Whether you’re looking for a green detox, an energy boost, or simply a tasty way to enjoy fresh produce, these recipes will have you blending your way to a brighter, more revitalized season. So, grab your blender, visit your local farmers market, and sip your way into springtime freshness!