Description
These 5 easy green smoothie recipes combine fresh leafy greens with sweet fruits and wholesome add-ins to create nutritious, delicious, and refreshing drinks. Perfect for breakfast, a midday boost, or post-workout refreshment, these smoothies provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats in a quick and simple blend.
Ingredients
Leafy Greens
- Spinach (1 cup fresh)
- Kale (1 cup fresh, stems removed)
- Swiss chard (1 cup fresh)
Fresh Fruit
- Bananas (1 medium)
- Apples (1 medium, chopped)
- Mangoes (1 cup, diced)
- Berries (1 cup mixed)
Liquid Base
- Water (1 cup)
- Coconut water (1 cup)
- Almond milk (1 cup, unsweetened)
- Oat milk (1 cup, unsweetened)
Healthy Fats
- Avocado (1/4 to 1/2 medium)
- Nut butter (1 tablespoon, almond or peanut)
Add-Ins
- Chia seeds (1 tablespoon)
- Flaxseeds (1 tablespoon, ground preferred)
- Protein powder (1 scoop)
- Fresh ginger (small piece, about 1/2 inch)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by collecting all your fresh greens, fruits, liquids, and any add-ins for a smooth and efficient blending process.
- Prepare the Greens and Fruit: Wash the leafy greens thoroughly and chop the fruits into smaller pieces to help your blender work better.
- Add Ingredients to the Blender: Place the greens at the bottom, then add fruits, your chosen liquid base, healthy fats, and any optional add-ins like seeds or protein powder.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is creamy and no chunks remain.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your green smoothie and add more liquid, sweetener, or ice cubes to reach your preferred flavor and consistency.
Notes
- Use frozen fruits for a thicker, colder smoothie without diluting the flavor.
- Layer ingredients with softer items added last to promote efficient blending.
- Start with less liquid and add more as needed to avoid overly thin smoothies.
- Pre-portion smoothie ingredients into freezer bags for easy grab-and-go blending.
- Clean your blender immediately after use to prevent residue buildup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 12-16 oz)
- Calories: 150-250 (varies by ingredients)
- Sugar: 10-20g (natural from fruits)
- Sodium: 30-50mg
- Fat: 5-10g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25-35g
- Fiber: 5-8g
- Protein: 3-10g (varies if protein powder added)
- Cholesterol: 0mg