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Healthy Green Smoothie

This healthy green smoothie is made with a blend of leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, and other ingredients such as fruit, milk, and ice. Green smoothies are a convenient and tasty way to get a lot of nutrients in a single serving. Customize yours to fit your taste preferences and dietary needs.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 224kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ - ¾ cup plant-based milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bananas fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups power greens spinach, kale, and chard
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 2 teaspoons moringa powder (optional)
  • 1 cup ice (if you're using fresh bananas)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts , chopped
  • 1 medium apple
  • 2 tablespoons vegan protein powder optional
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients to a blender jar in the order listed. Note: If you're using frozen bananas, you don't need to add ice.
    Looking down on a blender full of greens, chopped apples, bananas and carrots.
  • Let it sit for a minute or so, for the frozen bananas to soften slightly.
  • Pulse slowly, to begin with, until the ingredients break down.
    Looking into a blender with Green Smoothie mixture at bottom
  • Increase speed to high and blend for up to a minute, until smooth.
  • Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
    A blender is pouring a smoothie mixture into a tall glass. There are bananas in the background and a cutting board with apples on it.

Notes

Acclimating to Smoothies
If you're new to smoothies, it takes time to adjust to the "green" flavor. We find it helps to freeze your greens to soften their flavor.
You can also add more fruit, such as strawberries and berries, to achieve a flavor that works best for your taste buds. As you progress with drinking smoothies, you can experiment with more healthy greens.
My favorite fruit for smoothies:
  • frozen mixed berries
  • frozen blueberries
  • oranges
  • pineapple

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 11227IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg