Description
A refreshing and nutritious green smoothie made with spinach or kale, banana, pineapple, and almond milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Ice cubes (optional, for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- Place the spinach or kale into your blender first. This helps with proper blending.
- Add the banana and pineapple chunks. These will add natural sweetness.
- Pour in the almond milk. This will help the blending process.
- Add the chia seeds for those extra health benefits.
- Add the juice of half a lemon for a refreshing zest.
- Cover the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. If desired, add ice cubes for a colder drink.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding honey or maple syrup.
- Once blended to your preference, pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy.
Notes
- This smoothie can be easily customized with your favorite fruits or greens.
- Adding protein powder can enhance the nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg