QUICK SUMMARY
This Red Green Smoothie is a refreshing, vegan superfood smoothie made with Mama Z’s Super Greens Powder, banana, whole lemon, avocado, berries, pineapple, beet, leafy greens, and optional seeds for extra fiber and healthy fats.
Even though the color is beautifully red from the beet and berries, this smoothie is packed with greens. It’s creamy, tangy, naturally sweet, and a simple way to help your family enjoy more fruits, vegetables, seeds, and bioactive-rich ingredients.
Use it as a quick breakfast, nourishing snack, or post-workout smoothie. For the cleanest version, choose organic, non-GMO ingredients whenever possible and blend with purified or distilled water or ice.
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What Is Super Greens Powder?
This superfood smoothie recipe uses my Super Greens Powder as its base. If you’ve never tried this recipe, you’re in for a treat! I adapted it from a recipe my mentor, Enoch DeBus, put together while he was deep in the throes of Beating Cancer God’s Way. It’s full of bioactive ingredients that take any smoothie to another level.
Here’s the thing: a smoothie is only as powerful as the ingredients you put into it. When you blend real fruit, leafy greens, healthy fats, seeds, and a high-quality super greens mix, you’re giving your body the kind of nourishment it can actually use.
The recipe makes 365 servings. Imagine how much your health could improve in that time! This powder includes impressive organic ingredients such as:
- Bee pollen
- Cacao powder
- Chia seeds
- Chlorella powder
- Cinnamon
- Gotu kola powder
- Guarana powder
- Hemp protein powder
- Spirulina powder
- VitaCherry powder
- And so much more!
You can use this supplement in your oatmeal, yogurt, parfaits, and smoothies. It costs far less to make this recipe than to purchase a similar commercial product. While this recipe isn’t for everyone, I consider it one of the best healthy money-saving hacks.
Whether you’re investing in your own health or sharing the love and cost with friends, this is a cancer-fighting DIY worth making.
Healthy Smoothie Ingredients 101
This recipe uses a unique blend of fresh produce. The flavor of this smoothie is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It tastes like a tropical paradise! Here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
Super Greens Powder: I purchase my super greens ingredients from Nuts.com or Amazon. I find it more cost-effective to buy larger bags than smaller ones. This isn’t the only smoothie that uses this ingredient! You’ll also find it in my:
Plus, you can always create your own delicious concoctions.
Organic Bananas: Bananas are the best smoothie addition. They lend a smooth texture to any blended drink! Bananas are full of potassium, a necessary nutrient that helps the kidneys function. (1) Don’t worry about using the prettiest bananas. The uglier the banana looks, with spots and brown coloring, the sweeter the smoothie is.
Flash-freeze bananas to make smoothie prep a cinch. Peel the bananas, then place them on a cookie sheet. Freeze until frozen solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Organic Lemons: Many of my recipes call for lemon juice, but this smoothie calls for a whole lemon. That’s right, peel and all. Lemon is antimicrobial and antibacterial. (2) This smoothie is a favorite recipe that I often drink when there are “bugs” going around.
Organic Avocado: Avocados make this smoothie super creamy! Avocados are one of the healthiest fats out there. Half an avocado has been shown to decrease your desire to eat for several hours afterward. (3) You can use fresh avocados or purchase them from the frozen section.
Organic Berries: Nothing adds more sweetness than a handful of berries! You can use raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries. Berries have a high amount of antioxidants that fight the effects of free radicals. (4)
Free radicals can cause oxidative stress, which leads to inflammation. Inflammation leads to aches, pains, and chronic disease. This smoothie is a tasty way to fight inflammation!
Organic Beets: This ingredient gives the smoothie a gorgeous red color. Many people balk at adding beets to a smoothie, but it adds depth when paired with sweet pineapple and berries. Beets contain nitrates that can help lower blood pressure, leading to better cardiovascular health. (5)
Organic Greens: This recipe is like a salad in smoothie form! If you don’t feel like eating your greens, drinking them is always a great option. I like adding spinach, kale, or collard greens to my smoothie. Stick with leafier greens, as those contain more nutrients.
Organic Flaxseed: Flaxseeds are a heart-healthy smoothie addition. They’re full of lignans that can help prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering your cholesterol. (6) Flaxseeds also contain magnesium, iron, zinc, and a hefty dose of omega-3.
Organic Chia Seeds: Chia seeds help thicken the smoothie, and they contain a lot of plant fiber. That fiber can help you slim down! A study showed that participants who consumed about 35 grams of chia flour, made from ground chia seeds, a day saw desirable results over 12 weeks. (7)
Organic Hemp Hearts/Seeds: This ingredient is part of the Cannabis plant, but it only contains trace amounts of THC. It does, however, include all of the best features of hemp, including fatty acids that can boost your immune system and clear skin conditions. (8)
Application: Keep frozen bananas, berries, pineapple, and avocado on hand so this smoothie becomes a true five-minute breakfast instead of one more thing on your to-do list.
Make My Red Green Superfood Smoothie
This simple smoothie takes just minutes to make. Drink it as a meal or a snack! This recipe is one of our all-time summer favorites, but let’s be honest. It’s great all year!
Red Green Smoothie (Vegan)
Servings
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons Mama Z’s Cancer-Fighting Super Greens Powder OR Living Fuel SuperGreens
- 1 organic banana, peeled
- 1 whole organic lemon (peel and all!)
- 1 organic avocado, peeled AND pitted
- 1 handful organic berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, OR strawberries)
- 1 handful organic cubed pineapple
- ½ whole organic beet, sliced
- 1 handful fresh organic greens (organic collards, kale, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon organic ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon organic chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon organic hemp hearts/seeds (optional)
- Purified OR distilled water OR ice
Supplies
Instructions
- Place the super greens powder, banana, lemon, avocado, berries, pineapple, beet, greens, flaxseed, chia seeds, and hemp hearts in a blender. Add enough water or ice to fully submerge all ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and pour into a large glass.
Mama Z's Cancer-Fighting Super Greens Powder
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound organic bee pollen powder
- 1 pound organic unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 pound organic chia seeds
- 1 pound organic chlorella powder
- 1 pound organic ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pound organic ground ginger
- 1 pound organic ginkgo leaf powder
- 1 pound organic gotu kola powder
- 1 pound organic guarana powder
- 1 pound organic hemp protein powder
- 1 pound organic kelp powder
- 8 ounces organic noni powder
- 1 pound organic pumpkinseed powder
- 1 pound organic red maca powder
- 1 pound organic spirulina powder
- 4 ounces organic stevia powder
- 4 ounces organic raw VitaCherry powder
Supplies
- Large cooler OR tote
- Whisk OR slotted spoon OR hand mixer
- 15 food-grade plastic OR glass containers
Instructions
- Place the bee pollen, cacao, chia seeds, chlorella, ginkgo leaf, Gotu kola, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, guarana, hemp protein, kelp, noni, pumpkinseed, red maca, spirulina, stevia, and VitaCherry in a large cooler or tote. Stir with a whisk or slotted spoon until the ingredients are combined.
- Divide the mixture into fifteen 1-pound packages and store in food-grade plastic or glass containers away from sunlight and heat. Use 2 tablespoons in my breakfast smoothies or other 15-ounce shakes.
Step One: Blend Ingredients
Place the super greens powder, banana, lemon, avocado, berries, pineapple, beet, greens, flaxseed, chia seed, and hemp hearts in a blender. Add enough water to submerge all ingredients fully. Blend until smooth and pour into a large glass. Enjoy!
Red Green Smoothie FAQs
What is a red green smoothie?
A red green smoothie is a blended drink that looks red from ingredients like beets and berries but also includes fresh leafy greens. This recipe adds super greens powder, avocado, lemon, pineapple, and optional seeds for a creamy, refreshing, bioactive-rich smoothie.
Why is this smoothie red if it has greens in it?
The beet and berries are stronger in color than the leafy greens, so the final smoothie looks red or berry-colored. The greens are still in there, making this a simple way to drink more leafy vegetables without a strong green taste.
Can I use frozen fruit in this smoothie?
Yes. Frozen banana, berries, pineapple, and avocado all work well. Frozen fruit makes the smoothie colder, thicker, and faster to prepare on busy mornings.
Can kids drink this smoothie?
Yes, this can be a family-friendly smoothie. For children or picky eaters, start with mild greens like spinach, use a sweet ripe banana, and go lighter on the beet until they get used to the flavor.
Do I have to use the whole lemon?
The original recipe uses the whole organic lemon, peel and all. If your blender is not high-powered or your family is sensitive to stronger citrus flavor, you can start with lemon juice and a small amount of zest instead.
Can I make this smoothie without Super Greens Powder?
Yes, but the super greens powder is what makes this recipe especially nutrient-dense. If you don’t have Mama Z’s blend, you can use another clean super greens blend or add extra leafy greens, chia, hemp, flax, and a clean plant-based protein.
Is this smoothie vegan?
Yes, the smoothie itself is vegan when made with plant-based add-ins. If you make the full Super Greens Powder recipe, note that bee pollen is not considered vegan by some people, so adjust according to your family’s needs.
Can I prep this smoothie ahead of time?
Yes. Add everything except water or ice to freezer bags and store them flat in the freezer. When ready to drink, dump the bag into your blender, add purified water or ice, and blend until smooth.
How often can I drink this smoothie?
You can enjoy this smoothie regularly as part of a balanced, whole-food lifestyle. Rotate your greens, berries, and seeds when possible so your body receives a broader variety of nutrients.
What can I serve with this smoothie?
For a bigger breakfast, serve it with boiled eggs, a small handful of nuts, dairy-free yogurt, chia pudding, or one of Mama Z’s other superfood breakfast smoothies.
References:
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24443967/
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-research-examines-effects-of-eating-half-an-avocado-with-lunch-on-satiety-and-desire-to-eat-between-meals-239237591.html
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17533652/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23884387
- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/lignans
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25726210/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2868018/
