Description
A nutritious and delicious healthy smoothie packed with greens, fruits, protein, and healthy fats. This easy-to-make recipe blends spinach or kale with banana, berries, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and nut butter for a creamy, satisfying drink that’s perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach or kale (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup berries (blueberries, strawberries, or mixed berries)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker, colder texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather all your ingredients including spinach or kale, banana, berries, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, nut butter, honey or maple syrup if using, and ice cubes if you want a colder smoothie.
- Combine in blender: Add the spinach or kale, banana, berries, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and nut butter to your blender. Drizzle honey or maple syrup on top if you want extra sweetness.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. If you’d like your smoothie thicker or colder, add ice cubes and blend again to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust: Sample your smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, gradually add more almond milk until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Serve immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy it fresh to maximize taste and nutrient quality.
Notes
- You can substitute the greens with any other leafy vegetables you have on hand.
- Use non-dairy yogurt to make this smoothie vegan.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference or dietary needs.
- Adding ice cubes makes the smoothie colder and thicker, ideal for warm days.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap nut butter or seeds brands/types to suit your taste.
