Description
A vibrant and healthy spinach apple smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, tightly packed
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well!)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- A few ice cubes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly. Rinse under cold water to remove any dirt.
- Prepare the apple. Core and chop the apple. Leave the skin on for extra fiber, or peel if preferred.
- Combine ingredients in a blender. Add spinach, chopped apple, frozen banana, almond milk, water, chia seeds (if using), almond butter (if using), cinnamon (if using), ginger (if using), and lemon juice (if using) to your blender. Add liquids first.
- Blend until smooth. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until completely smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes). Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Adjust consistency. If too thick, add more almond milk or water (1 tablespoon at a time). If too thin, add more ice or frozen banana.
- Taste and adjust flavor. Add honey, maple syrup, or stevia for sweetness. Add lemon juice or ginger for zing.
- Add ice (optional). Add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
- Pour and enjoy immediately! Consume fresh. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but best consumed fresh.
Notes
- Variations: Add protein powder, Greek yogurt, avocado, flax seeds, hemp seeds, kale, collard greens, berries, mango, pineapple, peaches, coconut milk, oat milk, oats, nut butter, cayenne pepper, dates, figs, parsley.
- Choosing Ingredients: Use fresh, vibrant spinach; your favorite apple variety; ripe, frozen bananas; unsweetened almond milk; organic chia seeds; almond butter with just almonds and salt.
- Troubleshooting:
* Too bitter: Add more fruit or sweetener.
* Too thick: Add more liquid.
* Too thin: Add more frozen fruit or ice.
* Not sweet enough: Add sweetener.
* Not blending smoothly: Ensure blender is powerful enough; scrape down sides; add liquids first. - Serving Suggestions: Enjoy as breakfast, snack, post-workout recovery drink, dessert, or in a smoothie bowl.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes