4.8 from 18 votes
Green Smoothie
Looking for a deliciously healthy way to start the day? Whip up this vibrant Green Smoothie—a nutrient-rich powerhouse guaranteed to please the whole family!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen spinach or kale
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 to 2 cups frozen orange segments or frozen pineapple or mango chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds optional
- 1 cup almond milk plus more, as needed
- ice
Instructions
- Combine the spinach, banana, almond butter, 1 cup of the frozen fruit, and chia seeds (if using) in a blender. Pour in the almond milk and start blending. If too thick, add more almond milk until smooth.
- Add the ice and blend once more.
- Taste and decide if you'd like it sweeter. If so, add more of the frozen fruit and blend again. Adjust the thickness by adding almond milk. Devour!
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Potassium
772mg
(22%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
3257IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
109mg
(121%)
Calcium
445mg
(45%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 3257IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 109mg | 121% |
| Calcium | 445mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.