Reviewed: May 18, 2012

(To AllRecipes.com: Not to be a stickler, but this recipe should not be listed under the menu for Vegans - Vegans don't eat honey.)

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CKordys

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2012

Love this! I originally tried this for St. Patrick's Day, but the strawberry/spinach combo made brown (even with extra green food coloring). So the color isn't truly green, but it got my 3 & 5 year olds to eat spinach, so it's a keeper! I lowered the honey to a little over 1 Tbsp & added protein powder. Will be making again & again!

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DawnG

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bristol, Virginia, USA

Living In: Southlake, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2012

Fantastic way to get the greens in! I didn't have any frozen strawberries, so I used frozen raspberries instead, and I used agave instead of honey. I needed some liquid to get it to blend, so I added a bit of soy milk. Also added a few tablespoons of flax oil for some added omega-3s. YUMMY!

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Amy

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2012

This is a fantastic recipe! Really pleased how it came out. Skipped the honey, but used some fresh orange juice & a bit of water to get it going in the blender. The spinach is barely noticeable - next time I'll add in a little more. If you are expecting a milkshake, then you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a great, sweet treat that makes you feel healthier just by drinking it, then you will love this. This will become a regular for me!

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Mariee425

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

This was pretty good. I used frozen blueberries, milk instead of ice, and left out the honey.

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kellieann

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Manson, Washington, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2012

I froze my spinach for an hour as the recipe said, but because I don't own a Vitamix, I knew I needed a little liquid for this to even blend. I began with 1/2 cup pineapple juice and added the banana. Then I added 1 cup of the spinach and blended and then added the other cup and blended. I added 1 cup of frozen strawberries and knew that there was no way I would be able to add more frozen berries, so I just added another cup of cold strawberries from my frig. This was plenty thick, so I didn't need the ice. Since I am not fond of honey, I didn't add it either and was satisfied with the sweetness. My only complaint is the ugly almost pale chocolate color. Not green at all.

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Paula

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Olive Branch, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2012

Ok...May sound crazy but here goes...I first blended dry uncooked rolled oats (about 1/2 cup) in blender until fine. then added the spinach, one carrot, kewi, peach and pineapple. I also added a few frozen cherries with the ice (i like it cold). To avoid having the fix-ins just "sit" in the blender and not move while on, I added a bit of orange juice. REALLY GOOD!

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Trisha

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2012

This smoothie was tasty and definitely very healthy! I didn't get quite the same shade of green, but it was an easy way to up my fruit & veggie count today :) thanks!!

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Marbear

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

Living In: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2012

I make this but have used a variety of different things. I use a pear, banana and spinach, with some milk or yogurt. Tastes like a pear. I have also used the mixed berries and it tastes like the McDonalds version and a little bit purple. Great smoothie and so good for you, also fills you up and keeps you full.

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