Best Green Smoothie Recipe (5 Ingredients) Recipe
A quick and nutritious green smoothie featuring baby spinach, frozen banana, apple, avocado, and your choice of dairy or dairy-free milk. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, providing a creamy and refreshing boost of vitamins and fiber with just five simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Green Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup milk, dairy or dairy-free
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
- ¼ avocado
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and core and chop the apple into smaller pieces for easier blending.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the milk, baby spinach, frozen banana, chopped apple, and avocado into your blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- For added sweetness, consider adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- To boost protein content, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, use frozen spinach or add a few ice cubes before blending.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh to maximize nutrient retention.
