Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printable)

A refreshing blend of spinach, apple, banana, and citrus for a healthful boost.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Greens

04 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and stems removed

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 4-5 ice cubes

# How-To:

01 - Place the chopped apple, banana, and spinach into a blender container.
02 - Pour in the lemon juice, water or almond milk, and any optional add-ins you prefer.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if needed.
05 - Pour into glasses, add ice cubes if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The apple masks any grassy taste from the spinach, making it perfect for green smoothie skeptics
  • Takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass, no chopping skills required
02 -
  • Frozen bananas transform the texture into something almost ice cream like
  • Over blending can make it warm and foamy, so stop as soon as it looks smooth
03 -
  • Use the coldest liquid possible for the best texture
  • If your blender struggles, add the liquid first to help things move

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