Hydrating Green Smoothie
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Hydrating Green Smoothie
Description
The Hydrating Green Smoothie combines two cups of baby spinach with chopped pineapple and a medium banana, preferably frozen, for creaminess and natural sweetness. Coconut almond milk blend adds a gentle nutty flavor and liquid base, while ice cubes chill and dilute slightly to refreshing effect. Blending all ingredients until smooth creates a uniform drink with visible green hues from the spinach and a thick, creamy consistency from the banana and milk blend.
The smoothie is naturally sweetened by the fruit, with a mild vegetal note from the spinach that doesn’t overpower. It serves well as a hydrating snack or a light, nourishing accompaniment to breakfast or lunch.
Using a frozen banana improves the creamy texture without adding extra water, which would happen if excessive ice was used. If frozen bananas aren’t available, additional ice cubes can help chill the smoothie though the texture will be thinner. The recipe is simple and requires only blending before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups pineapple chopped
- 1 banana medium, preferably frozen
- 1 cup coconut almond milk blend
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve.
Notes
- Use a frozen banana to create a creamier smoothie without diluting flavor.
- If no frozen banana is available, add extra ice cubes for chill, keeping in mind this thins the drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 smoothie | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 2947IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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