The Perfect Green Smoothie
Elevate your morning routine with "The Perfect Green Smoothie," a nutrient-packed blend brimming with fresh spinach, ripe banana, creamy avocado, and frozen mango chunks. This vibrant recipe combines unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a balanced mix of flavor and health benefits. Optional honey adds a touch of natural sweetness, while ice cubes create a refreshingly frosty texture. Ready in just 5 minutes, this energizing smoothie is a delicious way to supercharge your day with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack, this green smoothie will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized with every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 0.5 medium avocado
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 3 large ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry.
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending.
Scoop out half of a ripe avocado and discard the pit and skin.
Add the spinach, banana, frozen mango chunks, avocado, almond milk, chia seeds, and lemon juice to a blender.
Add the optional honey if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
Finish by tossing in the ice cubes for a cold, frosty texture.
Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds or until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more honey or almond milk if needed.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your perfect green smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1330 mg | 28% | |
*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.
