Green Smoothie
This simple Green Smoothie recipe is a healthy and nutrient-dense way to start your day off. It’s a great smoothie for beginners that comes together in minutes with only five basic ingredients. Don’t be intimidated by the color; this vibrant smoothie is absolutely delicious.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cups spinach
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 banana
- Ice to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- If desired add ice for a thicker, more frozen consistency.
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Notes
- Do not thaw the fruit before blending. The frozen fruit leads to a smoother, creamier smoothie. It’s also more convenient to just add the fruit from frozen into the blender.
- Want a more flavorful smoothie? Swap the water for milk of your choice (such as almond milk).
- If you do not have a powerful blender such as a Vitamix, you might have to blend your smoothie in stages. Blend the spinach with the water first to avoid leafy chunks.
- While frozen spinach is an alternative option, fresh spinach is ideal.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2385IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg