healthiest green smoothie recipe
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 1 person
I have always been a fan of good green smoothies, but it wasn’t until I’ve tried this green power smoothie that I truly fell in love with the power of the leafy greens. With just a few simple ingredients, this smoothie is packed full of nutrients and flavor, and bring me all the basics of the mediterranean diet. This recipe recipe includes spinach, kale, frozen banana, (alternate with other frozen fruit), almond milk (alternate with coconut milk), a ripe avocado and a dash of honey or maple syrup for sweetness. It’s the perfect combination of creamy and refreshing, making it the ideal breakfast or lunch option when you’re on the go.
What I love most about this green smoothie is how easy it is to make. Simply blend all the ingredients together with a high-powered blender until smooth and creamy, then pour into your favorite glass or travel cup ready for your morning routine. You can even make a big batch ahead of time and store individual portions in the freezer for later use.
At the end of the day green smoothie recipes are full of fresh flavor and can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy diet, as they may help with lowering blood pressure and weight loss control, making them an ideal morning treat to add it into your regular breakfast.
Structure of any good green smoothie
When comes to define the perfect and most delicious smoothie, keep your creativity open and know the basics this will help you to alternate the receipt and create your own smoothie recipe.
1. Add then green of your choice:
Kale, spinach are my go to but any leafy greens would do including romain lettuce.
2. Fresh fruits to balance the greens
Blueberries, pineapple, apples, frozen mango chunks are great options to add natural sweetness and texture.
3. Pick a liquid base:
Almond milk, Oat milk, apple juice, cashew milk, brown rice milk, coconut water, orange juice (for a bitter taste) are good choices to blend everything together.
4. Optional add-ins the protein for extra nutrition:
Chia seeds, flaxseeds, cocoa powder, almond butter, or avocado for extra creaminess and healthy
Ingredients:
Freeze or fresh Bananas
Almond milk
Greek yogurt
Spinach
Avocado
Instructions
Once all the ingredients are in the blender, blend them on high speed for 2-3 minutes until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the blender if needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
After blending, taste your smoothie to see if it meets your preferences. If it’s too thick, add more almond milk to thin it out. If it’s not sweet enough, consider adding a sweetener of your choice such as honey mapple syrup or vanilla extract. Once you are satisfied with the taste and consistency, pour the smoothie into a cup or mason jar. You can enjoy it immediately while it’s cold as breakfast smoothie or store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours for later consumption. Follow these instructions carefully to create a perfect smoothie every time!
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