Hydrating Super Green Smoothie

A delicious, fresh and hydrating smoothie with a kick. Filled with nutritious ingredients, such as apples, mangoes, kale, lemon juice, ginger, cucumbers and hemp hearts. It’s a great drink when fighting a cold or when spending your days outside in the heat. 

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

servings

1
Hydrating Super Green Smoothie poured in a glass

A delicious, fresh and hydrating super green smoothie with a kick. Filled with nutritious ingredients, such as apples, mangoes, kale, lemon juice, ginger, cucumbers and hemp hearts. It’s a great way to hydrate and add fruits and vegetables to your day!

Hydrating Super Green Smoothie poured in a glass

Over the past year, I got 3 bad colds where I lost my voice for days. This is when I created this hydrating super green smoothie.

That last cold happened in the same week we learned we were moving to British Columbia. I had 2 interviews and needed to work and prepare for our move. Needless to say I was a bit desperate to get my voice back at that point. Perfect timing, right?

That week, I was drinking this smoothie daily. A smoothie I had created earlier that year when I had lost my voice the first time (the same week Shaun proposed – I really choose the best times!). My goal was mostly to stay hydrated (which I hoped would help with my dry, irritated throat) and to get in some fruits and vegetables. No fancy “superfood” powders or high doses of vitamins here. Just some fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and water, which to me, is all you need to fight a cold.

apples, cucumbers, ginger, lemon and magoes
Here’s what I included:
  • Apple
  • Frozen mango
  • Ginger
  • Lemon
  • Leafy greens
  • Cucumber
  • Hemp hearts
  • Water and ice
Here’s what you get:
  • 3 servings of vegetables
  • 3 servings of fruit
  • Healthy fats
  • A small dose of plant protein
  • Lots of fluids

To sum it up, you get a good dose of vitamin C from the mango (no need for a supplement), healthy fats and protein from the hemp hearts, water for hydration and lots of other vitamins and minerals. I also added the ginger and lemon for a kick. Stuffed nose? This should do the trick.

Whether you have a cold or not (and I hope for you that you don’t), this smoothie is a great way to stay hydrated during summer. You could also use coconut water for a fresh change. It’s also great for sneaking in some fruits and vegetables into your day, which I think most of us can use any time of the year. Yes, it does contain 3 servings of fruit, which can be considered a lot of sugar in one sitting, so if this is a concern for you, then make 2 servings out of it.

The best part is, this smoothie can be kept in the fridge for up to two days without turning bad. It stays smooth and delicious and doesn’t turn brown, which tends to happen with banana-based smoothies.

This smoothie can actually pass for a thick juice when kept in the fridge. For that reason, I like to make this large batch and divide it into mason jars to drink over the next few days. If you don’t want leftovers and you have no one to share it with, then simply make a half-batch. Or drink the whole thing.

The weather here in Vernon is a lot warmer than I’m used to, which has made me crave smoothies more than usual. With this heat and smoke, I need all the refreshing drinks I can get!

Also, I probably don’t have to tell you that cold and flu season is on its way, so I suggest you keep this recipe on hand to use as needed. Trust me, it’s the best drink when fighting a cold or when you need that little hydration and nutrient boost.

Hydrating Super Green Smoothie poured in a glass

Hydrating Super Green Smoothie

A delicious, fresh and hydrating smoothie with a kick. Filled with nutritious ingredients, such as apples, mangoes, kale, lemon juice, ginger, cucumbers and hemp hearts. It’s a great drink when fighting a cold or when spending your days outside in the heat. 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kale, packed
  • 1 medium apple, sliced (you can leave the peel)
  • 1 cup mangoes, frozen
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced (about 1/2 a medium)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3-4 ice cubes

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients together until smooth.

Notes

Drink immediately or store in a jar for up to 2 days in the fridge. This smoothie doesn’t turn brown when stored in the fridge. The texture will be similar to a thick juice.

If you make this hydrating super green smoothie, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys. And of course, if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!


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Comments

4 responses to “Hydrating Super Green Smoothie”

  1. dl33 Avatar
    dl33

    5 stars
    This smoothie is absolutely delicious! My 3 year old, 1 year old, and 37 year old (Kale hating) husband love it! Thank you for your healthy and delicious recipes

    1. Unsweetened Caroline Avatar

      That’s so good to hear! It’s definitely a delicious way to sneak in some veggies. 😉 Have a great weekend!

  2. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    Hello Caroline. While looking for smoothie recipes, I browsed your sight, and liked some of your recipes. My husband and I have been on calorie counting since COVID started and so do not eat high calorie food anymore. We usually have a smoothie for lunch but would like a recipe that does not cost a fortune for ingredients as we are pensioners. If you have any low cal healthy recipes, I would be most grateful.

    Thank you
    Lynda

    1. Nourished by Caroline Avatar

      Hi Lynda, I’m happy you found my site! I don’t count calories for my recipes on the blog and so I can’t make specific suggestions. What I can suggest looking into is my 5-day or 14-day meal plans (https://nourishedbycaroline.ca/shop/), which will have all the information you’re looking for. I understand if this is not possible for you at this time, but I thought I’d let you know. Otherwise, I can recommend most of my smoothies as being light meals. 🙂

      Best of luck!
      Caroline

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