The Green Drink
Revitalize your day with "The Green Drink," a nutrient-packed green smoothie that’s as refreshing as it is nourishing. Loaded with superfoods like fresh spinach, kale, and cucumber, this smoothie is a powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants. The natural sweetness of a frozen banana and crisp green apple beautifully balances the zesty kick of fresh lemon juice, while a hint of parsley or cilantro adds a burst of vibrant flavor. Perfectly customizable, you can boost nutrition with chia seeds or add a touch of honey for a subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this creamy, ice-cold blend is an ideal morning pick-me-up, post-workout refuel, or a healthy snack on-the-go. Sip on this vibrant green smoothie for a refreshing way to nourish your body, one glass at a time! Keywords: green smoothie, healthy drink, easy smoothie recipe, nutrient-packed, refreshing beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Kale leaves (stems removed)
- 1 medium Frozen banana
- 1 medium Green apple (cored and chopped)
- 1 medium Cucumber (peeled and sliced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Optional: Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoons Optional: Honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
Instructions
Rinse all fresh produce thoroughly under cold water.
Peel the banana and cucumber. Remove the core from the apple and chop it into small pieces for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the spinach, kale, chopped apple, cucumber, banana, parsley or cilantro, and lemon juice.
Pour in the water and add the ice cubes to the blender.
For extra texture and nutrition, add chia seeds to the mixture. If you like your drink sweeter, add honey or maple syrup.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, and no chunks remain. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure an even blend.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or lemon juice as desired.
Pour into two glasses immediately and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*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.
