Green and Gold Smoothie
Bask in the vibrant flavors of the *Green and Gold Smoothie*, a refreshing blend that pairs nutrient-packed greens with tropical sweetness for a nourishing start to your day. This smoothie combines fresh spinach with ripe banana, juicy mango, and tangy pineapple, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and a gorgeous green-and-gold hue. Enhanced with the superfood boost of chia seeds and a zesty kick of grated ginger, this creamy delight is blended to perfection with unsweetened almond milk and ice cubes for a smooth, frosty finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free smoothie is a quick and wholesome breakfast or snack option for two. Serve it cold and savor the taste of health with every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, peeled and cubed
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 5 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water and drain.
Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
Prepare the mango and pineapple by peeling, cutting into cubes, and measuring the required amounts.
Grate the fresh ginger with a fine grater.
Add the spinach, banana, mango, pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, fresh ginger, and ice cubes into a blender.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency if desired by adding a little more fruit or milk.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 318 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*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.
