Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Spinach Pear Green Smoothie & A Giveaway

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I've been enjoying green smoothies for over a year now and I love coming up
with new combinations.
I always begin with baby spinach or kale or sometimes both.
Next up are frozen banana chunks, flax, chia or hemp seeds, unsweetend almond milk,
Stonyfield yogurt and whatever fruit I may have on hand.
I might add oats or nut butters too.
So many possibilities!

Sometimes I freeze yogurt in ice cube trays and use them in my smoothie too.
This works great when you have yogurt that is getting close to the expiration date
and don't want it to go to waste.





















I'm usually the only one drinking smoothies around here, so a small blender is all I need.
The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender is perfect for making a smoothie for one.



I love that is it lightweight and portable for making smoothies at work or to take with me
while traveling.  It's dishwasher safe too!


































You don't even need a cup, just drink the smoothie right out of the blender!
And guess what!  You have the opportunity to enter to win one of these super cool
blenders for yourself!  Just check out the entry instructions below.




Today I had a few pears on the counter and thus a Spinach Pear Green Smoothie was created.
It was delish!
What do you put in your green smoothies?

Spinach Pear Green Smoothie with Stonyfield yogurt

































Spinach and Pear Green Smoothie

1 banana, preferably frozen
1 pear
a handful of spinach
1 tsp. ground flax seed
1/3 C Stonyfield vanilla yogurt
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
ice

Add ingredients to a blender,
Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!

This Giveaway is now closed.
Congrats to Linda Ruamthong for winning the blender!

 Giveaway Time! 
Here's your chance to win a Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender:

HOW TO ENTER
To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post and answer the question:

“What is your favorite type of smoothie?”
You can receive an additional entry to win by following me on Instagram @meandmypinkmixer
Just leave an additional comment below letting me know you follow.
Deadline to enter: Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.
Open to U.S. Residents only.
Winner: The winner will be notified via email; if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.


Disclaimer: I have an ongoing relationship with Stonyfield as a member of the Clean Plate Club. I receive product, coupons and compensation for posts featuring their products. As always, all opinions are my own. 

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46 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I like my chocolate, hemp protein and avocado smoothie.
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  2. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 2:42 PM

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  3. bn100March 25, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    blueberry

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  4. Marty C.March 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    I like my smoothies savory, so I'll add hot pepper or Tabasco sauce or garlic, along with the usual veggie suspects (spinach, onion, tomato, kale, avocado, whatever.) It ends up more on the gazpacho end of the spectrum.

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  5. Laura HMarch 25, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Green smoothies with spinach!

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  6. Laura HMarch 25, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Following on instagram (lhpuppy24)

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  7. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Classic strawberry and banana. Can't go wrong.

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  8. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Following on Facebook

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  9. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Following on IG

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  10. JulieMarch 25, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I love kale mango smoothies!

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  11. JulieMarch 25, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I follow on instagram @showstopper474

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  12. Holly March 25, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I love making green smoothies with spinach and coconut milk!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Frozen blueberries, frozen 1/2 banana, unsweet-almond milk, flax seed, protein powder, some ice. Love the flavor and the color....not a huge fan of the flax seeds...but I hear they are supposed to be a good source of omega 3.....

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  14. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Oh ...and I already follow you on instagram and facebook....love your recipes and your blog!!!!!!!!

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  15. Nancy AMarch 26, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    I like apple, orange, pineapple and banana with some spinach! Would love this pretty blender to make one with!!!!

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  16. DianneMarch 26, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    My favorite is frozen blueberries, chia seeds, protein and a touch of brown sugar. I've recently discovered dates so they be substituting for the sugar soon!

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  17. cnesselrodtMarch 26, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I like strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and banana. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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  18. BethMarch 26, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I love anything raspberry! Also I use honey if I need to add sweetness. Thanks much!

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  19. Geena SMarch 26, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Honestly there are many favorite smoothies for me. But right now I'm after Spring Green smoothie

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  20. Cory AtkinsMarch 26, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I love strawberry and banana!

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  21. Cory AtkinsMarch 26, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    I follow you on Instagram

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  22. KbaugherMarch 26, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Green Apple Smoothie

    Ingredients

    1 green apple, cored and chopped
    2 handfulls of kale leaves, washed
    1 to 2 teaspoons grated ginger root, preferably using a rasp-style grater
    1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or agave, or to taste
    1/2 cup coconut milk
    1/2 cup almond milk
    Instructions

    Combine apple, kale, ginger, honey or sweetener, coconut milk and almond milk in a blender and puree until smooth.

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  23. KbaugherMarch 26, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    I'm following you on Instagram!! 😘

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  24. KbaugherMarch 26, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    This thing looks fantastic!

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  25. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    I am a sucker for any smoothie but especially green smoothies!

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  26. LindaMarch 28, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    I love smoothies with mango, banana and blueberries and greek yogurt.
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  27. ElleMarch 28, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I like when I use a frozen banana, strawberries, blueberries, strawberry greek yogurt, a little almond milk and enjoy.

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  28. LaurenMarch 29, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    I like banana, pineapple and mango smoothies.

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  29. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬March 29, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    My favorite smoothie is strawberry and banana smoothies
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  30. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬March 29, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    I follow you on Instagram as cezovski9
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  31. AnonymousMarch 30, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    I love banana smoothies!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 30, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    I follow you on instagram as bkoelmel :)

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  33. lindilalaMarch 31, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    I love mango smoothies

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  34. lindilalaMarch 31, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I also follow you on ig @lindilala

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  35. RusthawkMarch 31, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Blueberry smoothies with chocolate protein powder.

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  36. RusthawkMarch 31, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    I'm one of your instagram followers @rusthawk1.

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  37. JulieMarch 31, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    papaya mango is my fave

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  38. JulieMarch 31, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I follow you on IG @julimijulimi

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  39. 1froglegsMarch 31, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    My favorite is strawberry banana, but I can drink any fruit smoothie. I always add banana because I like the texture it adds. asotv@aol.com

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  40. 1froglegsMarch 31, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I follow you on Instagram as 1froglegs

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  41. DonnaApril 2, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I really love mango smoothies

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  42. juliemurphyApril 2, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Berries and bananas

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  43. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    peach-raspberry with chia seeds :) yum!

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  44. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    I also follow you on Instagram ...oh and that peach-raspberry was my comment...forgot to leave my name!!
    -Amanda Whisnant

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  45. JulianaApril 3, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    My favorite smoothie recipe is a remake of Wegman's Green Glory. It is super healthy and delicious. It has spinach, pineapple, apples, celery, and wheatgrass.

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  46. JulianaApril 3, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I follow on ig at julzinhas

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