Going Green Smoothie
Boost your day with the creamy and revitalizing "Going Green Smoothie," a nutrient-packed blend that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. This vibrant green drink combines fresh spinach, ripe banana, creamy avocado, and juicy pineapple chunks, delivering a perfect balance of natural sweetness and a silky texture. Unsweetened almond milk adds a light, dairy-free base, while an optional drizzle of honey or maple syrup enhances the flavor if desired. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy smoothie is loaded with vitamins, healthy fats, and fiber, making it the ideal option for a wholesome breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a mid-day energy boost. Sip your way to wellness with the ultimate green smoothie that’s both indulgent and good for you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium banana
- 0.5 medium ripe avocado
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 5 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat it dry.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Scoop out half of a ripe avocado and discard the pit and skin.
Add the spinach, banana, avocado, pineapple chunks, almond milk, and honey or maple syrup (if using) to a blender.
Top with the ice cubes to make the smoothie chilled and refreshing.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or consistency by adding more honey, almond milk, or ice cubes as desired.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your nutrient-rich 'Going Green Smoothie'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
