Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie: A Delicious and Nutritious Way to Get Your Greens

Looking for a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and nutrients? This Green Smoothie is the perfect solution! This smoothie is packed with leafy greens, providing a powerful boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

The combination of leafy greens, banana, and milk creates a smooth and creamy texture, while the optional honey and vanilla extract add a touch of sweetness and flavor. The chia seeds provide additional fiber and nutrients, making this smoothie a truly satisfying and healthy treat.

This smoothie is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a post-workout recovery drink. It’s also incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Experiment with different types of leafy greens, fruits, milk, and add-ins to create your own unique flavor combinations.

Equipment:

• Blender
• Measuring cups and spoons

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie: A Delicious and Nutritious Way to Get Your Greens

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: American

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe 🌿 Healthy & Refreshing

Prep Time 5 mins Total Time 5 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 1 Estimated Cost: $  3 Best Season: , Year-round Dietary:

D Dairy-Free (if using plant-based milk) G Gluten-Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, etc.)

• ¹⁄₂ frozen banana, peeled

• ¹⁄₂ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• ¹⁄₄ cup water

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for added fiber and nutrients)

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients:

    Add leafy greens, frozen banana, milk, water, honey (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and chia seeds (if using) to a blender.

   Mark as complete

2. Blend until smooth:

    Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.

   Mark as complete

3. Pour and enjoy:

    Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

   Mark as complete

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Dietary Fiber 10g40%

Protein 7g15%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Smoothie, Green Smoothie, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Detox, Breakfast, Snack