Heart-Healthy Spinach Smoothie
Kickstart your day with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Spinach Smoothie, a perfect blend of fresh spinach, creamy avocado, sweet banana, and zesty lemon juice. Designed to nourish your heart and fuel your body, this smoothie is loaded with health-boosting ingredients like chia seeds for omega-3s and unsweetened almond milk for a dairy-free twist. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a quick and convenient powerhouse of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Optional honey or maple syrup allows you to adjust the sweetness to suit your taste, while ice cubes bring a refreshingly chilled finish. Whether you’re prioritizing cardiovascular health or looking for a green smoothie recipe to fit your healthy lifestyle, this creamy, smooth delight is sure to become a breakfast or snack-time favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 Banana
- 0.5 Avocado
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 4 Ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending.
Scoop out half an avocado and discard the seed and skin.
In a high-speed blender, add the spinach, banana, avocado, almond milk, chia seeds, lemon juice, and optional honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Add the ice cubes on top of the other ingredients to keep the smoothie cold and refreshing.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness, if necessary, by adding a bit more honey or maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your heart-healthy spinach smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 273 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 963 mg | 20% | |
*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.
