Green Smoothie
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5
Green Smoothie
Description
The Green Smoothie features a blend of almond milk, fresh spinach leaves, ripe avocado, frozen pineapple chunks, and chia seeds. These ingredients come together in a high-speed blender to create a thick and creamy beverage with a balanced flavor profile—sweet pineapple contrasts with the subtle green notes of spinach, while avocado contributes richness and a smooth texture. The chia seeds add a slight nuttiness and nutritional benefits without altering the overall flavor significantly.
This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately for optimal freshness and texture, though it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Adjusting the liquid content allows you to control the thickness to suit your preference, and additional sweetener can be added if a sweeter taste is desired.
Variations in plant-based milk or leafy greens can be made while maintaining the smoothie’s basic structure, though the original combination offers a pleasant balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups almond milk
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ avocado
- 1 cup pineapple chunks frozen
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender in the order of appearance.
- Blend the ingredients in a high-speed blender for 2-3 minutes until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Taste the smoothie, adding more almond milk if it is too thick or adding a sweetener of choice if it's not sweet enough for you.
- Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy cold immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in a sealed container and consume within 24 hours for best taste.
- You can substitute almond milk with other plant-based milks or regular milk according to preference.
- Leafy greens like kale, collard greens, or romaine lettuce can replace spinach while maintaining a green color and nutritional value.
- Pineapple can be swapped with fruits such as banana, mango, pear, kiwi, or green apples to keep the smoothie vibrant and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 3030IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 40.1mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 494mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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