This cold buster green smoothie recipe is packed with fresh fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system, hydrate your body and send those winter colds packing!
Green smoothies were all the rage a while ago and still are, but I never really thought they were that big of a deal. And then I realized that with all of those vitamins packed into a smoothie we would actually be giving ourselves the proper nutrition that we are recommended in getting. So, we started keeping a full supply of spinach and fruits and sure enough, not only did we start feeling better but we weren’t getting sick.
I hate winter. I know, lots of people love it and cannot wait to get outside and enjoy all that the snow has to offer, but I hate it. Strong word? I seriously dislike it I guess. I am learning to really enjoy skiing, but I still freeze to death and cannot last very long out there. But the major reason I don’t like winter is because we all get sick and pass it around over and over again all winter long. I freeze all winter which I’m sure keeps me sick.
You don’t have to pass a cold around all winter. Last year we cracked down and learned how to fight a cold and this cold buster green smoothie was a huge help! Keep scrolling to the end to see other products we love to help us survive winter colds.
What Makes a Green Smoothie?
The definition of a “green smoothie” can be quite ambiguous but the basics of a green smoothie are:
Leafy Greens + Liquid + Fruit
Then, of course, you can add other ingredient to add protein and more nutrients. Keep scrolling below to see suggestions for the best types of leafy greens, liquids and fruits. We also want to highlight what makes this recipe specifically a cold buster green smoothie.
Ingredients in a Cold Buster Green Smoothie
This smoothie is unique in that we chose specific items to kick the cold right where it hurts:
- Spinach: adds great fiber, vitamins and nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K as well as iron, folate and potassium
- Orange Juice: isn’t just about the vitamin C it’s also about staying hydrated
- Orange with Peel: really slam dunk the vitamin C and the peel contains 4 times more fiber than the fruit itself, it has anti-inflammatory properties and may even help reduce harmful LDL’s
- Baby Carrots: great for killing germs in the mouth and helping with digestion
- Banana: gives the body natural energy which is something you are lacking when sick, and it helps the smoothie be extra creamy
- Frozen Pineapple: adds flavor and helps thicken the smoothie when it’s frozen
- Apple: adds flavor and natural sweetness
- Ice: helps thicken the smoothie without adding sugar or extra calories
- Optional: add a scoop of protein so our b