Green Dragon
Revitalize your day with the Green Dragon, a vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie that strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and energizing. This emerald-hued drink combines the detoxifying powers of spinach and kale with the natural sweetness of banana and pineapple, creating a harmonious blend that's as delicious as it is nourishing. Freshly squeezed lime juice and a hint of ginger add a zesty kick, while chia seeds boost fiber and omega-3s for a healthful touch. Made creamy with unsweetened almond milk and perfectly chilled with ice cubes, this smoothie is ready in just 10 minutes and serves as the ultimate pick-me-up for breakfast or a post-workout treat. Whether you indulge as is or add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness, the Green Dragon is your go-to recipe for a refreshing and wholesome green smoothie.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- 1 cup Kale leaves
- 1 large Banana
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the spinach and kale thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending.
If using fresh pineapple, remove the skin and core, and cut it into chunks.
In a blender, combine the spinach, kale, banana, pineapple, almond milk, and lime juice.
Add the grated ginger, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup if you want added sweetness.
Top with the ice cubes to make the smoothie chilled and refreshing.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If needed, you can add a little more almond milk for a thinner consistency.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or lime juice to your preference.
Pour the Green Dragon smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your nutritious drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*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.
