Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printable)
Nutrient-rich blend of spinach, apple, banana, and lemon for a revitalizing boost.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
→ Greens
03 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Optional Add-ins
06 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
08 - 4–6 ice cubes
# How-To:
01 - Add the spinach, apple, banana, almond milk, and lemon juice to a blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes if using.
03 - Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like fresh orchard mornings disguised as a healthy choice
- The banana smooths out any grassiness from spinach
- Five minutes from cupboard to cup
02 -
- Frozen banana transforms texture into something almost milkshake like
- Over-blending spinach can make it bitter so stop once smooth
- Lemon juice keeps the color bright instead of swampy brown
03 -
- Start with less liquid and add more as needed
- Room temperature fruit blends more smoothly than frozen