Description
A delicious and nutrient-packed smoothie featuring spinach, avocado, banana, and almond milk, perfect for a refreshing boost any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
- 1 ripe banana (peeled)
- 1 cup almond milk (or coconut water)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients on the countertop.
- Blend the greens first: In your blender, add the spinach and almond milk, blending for about 30 seconds.
- Add the creamy ingredients: Toss in the sliced avocado and peeled banana and blend until creamy.
- Mix in the juices: Pour in the orange juice and add grated ginger if using; blend until well combined.
- Throw in the seeds: Add chia or flaxseeds and blend for a final few seconds to combine.
- Chill it out: If you like your smoothie cold, toss in some ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste test: Adjust sweetness with more orange juice or add a dash of cinnamon if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour smoothie into a glass and garnish as desired.
Notes
Try serving in a mason jar with toppings like granola or fresh fruit slices for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, healthy drink, green smoothie, vegan, nutritious