The Best Green Smoothie
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The Best Green Smoothie
Description
The recipe features frozen pineapple and mango to provide natural sweetness and chill, a creamy avocado for richness, and fresh ginger for a subtle spicy note. Spinach adds a mild leafy flavor and green color without overpowering the fruit. Almond milk helps blend the ingredients to a smooth, drinkable consistency.
Blending all ingredients on high yields a thick and creamy smoothie with a balance of tropical fruit sweetness, spinach earthiness, and the smooth texture from avocado. The ginger provides a warming underpinning that balances the flavors. Adding hemp or flaxseed meal is optional and contributes fiber and a faint nutty taste.
This smoothie suits a healthy snack or a light breakfast and can be adjusted for thickness by adding more almond milk. Serving immediately ensures the best flavor and texture.
The notes mention easy customization options based on available ingredients, allowing for flexible preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple frozen chunks
- ½ cup Mango frozen chunks
- 1/2 avocado medium, ripe
- 1 inch ginger knob, peeled
- 2 cups spinach organic
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened, plus more as necessary
- hemp seeds or flaxseed meal, optional
Instructions
- In a large high-powered blender, add in all ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more milk to thin the smoothie and blend again. Serves 1.
Notes
- Add almond milk gradually to adjust smoothie thickness to your preference.
- Optional hemp seeds or flaxseed meal can be included for added nutrition.
- Serve the smoothie immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and creamy texture.
- Feel free to customize the fruit or greens based on what you have available.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 311cal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.6g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 16.8g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Fiber | 10.9g | 44% |
| Sugar | 22.8g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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