Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printer-friendly)
Nutrient-packed blend of spinach, apple, banana, and citrus for a vibrant, healthy start or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 large apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 lemon, juiced
→ Greens
04 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and stems removed
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk
→ Optional Add-Ins
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 4-5 ice cubes
# How-To Guide:
01 - Place the chopped apple, banana, and spinach into the blender container.
02 - Pour in the lemon juice, water or almond milk, and any optional add-ins you prefer.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Pour into glasses, add ice cubes if not blended in, and serve right away.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The apple and banana hide any grassy taste from the spinach completely
- It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- Frozen fruit changes the texture completely, making it almost like soft serve ice cream
- The lemon juice is not optional, it keeps the smoothie tasting bright instead of swampy
03 -
- Pack the spinach down in the measuring cup to get the full 2 cups
- A high speed blender makes the difference between chunky and silky smooth