Green Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
253 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
North American
Green Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Description
This smoothie recipe starts with greens, pineapple, banana, apple, and hemp hearts blended with water to achieve a smooth consistency. Using spinach offers a milder green flavor than kale, which can be more pronounced. Frozen fruit or adding ice helps chill the drink and improve texture if fresh ingredients are used.
The mixture provides a balance of flavors: leafy greens contribute earthiness and nutrients; pineapple and banana add natural sweetness and tropical notes; apple gives a mild crispness; hemp hearts introduce a nutty flavor and protein. Adjusting water quantity lets you control thickness.
It's convenient for those with or without a high-powered blender; while smoothing might be less complete with a lower-powered device, the flavor remains appealing. This smoothie provides a wholesome way to start the day or replenish nutrients after exercise.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach see notes, or kale leaves
- 2 cups pineapple chopped
- 1 medium banana
- ½ apple chopped
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts sub flax seeds or chia seeds
- 1-2 cups water see notes
Instructions
- Put spinach or kale, pineapple, banana, apple hemp hearts, and 1 cup of the water into a high-powered blender.
- Blend for 1 minute until very smooth. If you'd like a thinner smoothie, add more water.
- Pour your breakfast smoothie into a glass and enjoy it right away.
Notes
- If you don't have a high-powered blender, the smoothie may be less smooth but still enjoyable.
- Use spinach if you prefer a milder green flavor compared to kale.
- Including at least one frozen ingredient improves the chilled texture; frozen banana is a good choice.
- If using all fresh ingredients, add ice cubes to chill the smoothie.
- Adjust water amount according to the softness of fruit and personal texture preference, starting with 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = 16 ounces | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 3049IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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