Green Smoothie
This easy super green smoothie is filling, fruity, and packed with benefits. A tasty and healthy way to start your day, diet, or detox.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie (about 12 ounces without ice)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk plus additional as needed
- 2 ounces (about 2 big handfuls) fresh spinach or roughly chopped kale leaves
- ½ medium banana cut into chunks and frozen
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks or pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice I like almond butter or peanut butter
- Ice optional
- Optional Mix-Ins: 1/2 scoop protein powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the blender in the order listed: almond milk, spinach, banana, mango, nut butter, and any extra mix-ins.
- Blend until smooth. If you'd like it a bit thicker, add in a few ice cubes and blend again. Pour and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are not using a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix, I recommend blending the spinach and almond milk first, then blending in the banana, then blending in the mango, nut butter, and any additional mix-ins.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate smoothies in an airtight jar or storage container for up to 1 day.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze smoothies in freezer-safe jars for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPotassium: 770mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 6209IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 2mg
