Green Smoothie with Spinach (Printable)
Leafy greens blended with fruit and citrus make this vibrant, energizing drink for breakfast or snacks.
# Components:
→ Greens
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
02 - 1/2 cup kale, stems removed, packed
→ Fruits
03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 green apple, cored and chopped
05 - 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
06 - 1/2 avocado, optional, for creaminess
→ Liquids
07 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
08 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Extras
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
10 - Juice of 1/2 lime
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Add spinach, kale, banana, green apple, pineapple, and avocado (if using) to a high-speed blender.
02 - Pour in almond milk, cold water, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup if desired.
03 - Add chia seeds if using.
04 - Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. If the smoothie is too thick, add additional water or almond milk until preferred consistency is achieved.
06 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses everyday pantry ingredients so no extra store run is needed
- Ready in about five minutes from start to finish so great for busy mornings
- Gluten free dairy free and vegan so it fits almost any diet
- Naturally sweetened with fruit and just a hint of honey or maple
- Easy to customize with different fruits or greens
02 -
- High in fiber so it keeps you full
- Packed with immune boosting vitamins and antioxidants
- Freezes well for meal prepping
03 -
- Do not skip washing greens since even triple washed leaves can have grit.
- Use a really ripe banana for maximum sweetness and creamy texture.
- Blend in stages if your blender struggles with thick smoothies. Pulse greens with liquid first until broken down then add fruit and blend again.