Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printable)

A vibrant blend of spinach, apple, and banana offering a refreshing, nutritious boost.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

03 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and packed

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)

05 - 1/2 cup cold water (adjust for desired consistency)

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for fiber and omega-3)

07 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

08 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Place apple, banana, spinach, almond milk, water, chia seeds (if using), lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into a blender.

02 - Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is frothy and cold.

04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired by adding more sweetener or liquid.

05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

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The apple and banana completely mask any grassy spinach taste so you actually enjoy drinking your greens
It takes five minutes flat including cleanup time on busy mornings

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Packing spinach down tightly in the measuring cup makes a huge difference in getting those full servings of greens
Adding liquid before the spinach prevents the leaves from getting stuck under the blades and creating frustrating chunks

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Use frozen banana chunks instead of ice for an even creamier texture that mimics milkshakes
Spinach stems blend down completely so no need to remove them unless they are particularly thick