Green Moon
Embark on a refreshing wellness journey with the vibrant "Green Moon" smoothie—a nutrient-packed green drink that’s as delicious as it is energizing. Brimming with the goodness of fresh spinach, sweet banana, crisp green apple, and a splash of zesty lime juice, this smoothie offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Chia seeds provide an omega-3 boost, while fresh mint leaves add a cool, aromatic twist. Blended with unsweetened almond milk and ice cubes for a frothy, creamy consistency, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal on-the-go breakfast or post-workout snack. Customize the sweetness with a hint of honey or maple syrup, or garnish it with lime and mint for an elegant finish. Perfect for health-conscious individuals, this smoothie is a simple yet nutrient-dense addition to your routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 green apple (cored and chopped)
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 6 cubes ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Wash and prepare all ingredients: rinse the spinach and mint leaves, peel the banana, and core and chop the green apple.
In a high-powered blender, add the spinach, banana, green apple, almond milk, chia seeds, mint leaves, and lime juice.
Add in the ice cubes for a chilled and frothy texture.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Taste the smoothie and, if desired, add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
Pour the Green Moon smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Optional: Garnish with a small mint leaf or a lime wedge for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 777 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 733 mg | 16% | |
*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.
