Best Green Smoothie
This Best Green Smoothie is a creamy, nutrient-packed drink blending leafy greens with sweet fruit and a touch of lemon. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mango or pineapple
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
- Pour almond milk into the blender first.
- Add spinach or kale, followed by frozen banana and mango or pineapple.
- Add Greek yogurt, seeds, and lemon juice if using.
- Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
- Add ice and blend again if a thicker texture is desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.Start with spinach for a milder green flavor.Add protein powder to turn it into a meal replacement.Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours; stir before drinking.Blend in avocado or nut butter for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12–16 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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