Description
This Healthy Green Smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-packed blend perfect for breakfast or a detox boost. Combining fresh spinach, kale, tropical fruits, and chia seeds, this vegan smoothie offers a creamy texture and a balance of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants to energize your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup kale, stems removed
Fruits
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
Liquids and Add-ins
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the spinach, kale, banana, pineapple, mango, almond milk, chia seeds, lemon juice, and grated ginger (if using) into a blender bowl.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, slowly add a little more almond milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and nutrient retention.
Notes
- For an extra protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a spoonful of almond butter before blending.
- Prepare smoothie ingredients ahead of time by portioning and freezing them in individual bags for quick blending later.
- You can substitute almond milk with oat milk or coconut milk based on dietary preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
