Green Smoothie with Spinach Avocado (Printable Version)
A nutrient-dense blend of spinach, avocado, and fruit for a refreshing, energizing start to your day. Ready in 5 minutes!
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Greens & Base
01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
02 - ½ ripe avocado
03 - 1 frozen banana
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Flavor & Nutrition Boosters
05 - ½ green apple, chopped
06 - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
08 - ½ tsp grated ginger
→ Optional Toppings (if serving as a smoothie bowl)
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Granola
11 - Coconut flakes
12 - Hemp seeds
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Add all ingredients to a blender in the following order: almond milk, spinach, avocado, banana, apple (if using), seeds, lemon juice, and ginger.
02 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust: add more milk for a thinner texture, or a few ice cubes for extra chill.
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 5 minutes
- No cooking required perfect for busy mornings
- Packed with nutrients that keep you full until lunch
- Completely customizable to your taste preferences
02 -
- Provides 25% of your daily fiber intake
- Works as both a meal replacement or energizing snack
- Can be prepared the night before in a sealed container
03 -
- Always add your liquid first then greens followed by soft ingredients for the smoothest blend
- Freeze overripe bananas with the peel removed in ziplock bags for readytouse smoothie ingredients
- Try rotating your greens between spinach kale and swiss chard to vary your nutrient intake