Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are a vibrant and nutritious way to fuel your day. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh spinach, ripe banana, and creamy Greek yogurt for a deliciously refreshing drink packed with vitamins and minerals. Perfect for busy mornings or as a healthy snack, this smoothie is customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the delightful flavors and energizing benefits in just minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Blend spinach with half of the almond milk until smooth.
- Add banana, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and any sweetener; blend until well combined.
- If too thick, add remaining almond milk and blend again for desired consistency.
- Serve in glasses, garnishing with extra chia seeds or banana slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap spinach for kale or add avocado for an extra creamy texture. You can also incorporate protein powder or nut butter for added nutrition.