Description
A refreshing and nutrient-packed green smoothie that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Prep your greens: Start with about two cups of fresh spinach. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- Peel your banana: Grab a ripe banana, peel it, and cut it into chunks.
- Add base liquid: Pour about 1 cup of almond milk into your blender.
- Layer it up: Toss in spinach, banana, and Greek yogurt.
- Sweeten it: Drizzle in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Boost it up: Sprinkle in a tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Ice, ice baby: A cup of ice will make your smoothie refreshing.
- Blend away: Secure the lid and blend on low, increasing to high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste test: Check for sweetness and adjust as needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy your smoothie with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different greens and add-ins for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: smoothie, healthy, green, vegan, breakfast, nutritious