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:
Green Smoothie: A Delicious and Nutritious Way to Get Your Greens
- 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)
- Combine ingredients:
Add leafy greens, frozen banana, milk, water, honey (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and chia seeds (if using) to a blender.
- 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.
- Pour and enjoy:
Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Dietary Fiber 10g40%
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.