Spinach Apple Smoothie

This spinach apple smoothie is a fresh take on the traditional green smoothie made with spinach, avocado, a Granny Smith apple, banana, and chia seeds. It’s just the thing to start your morning off right or quench your hunger between meals while fueling your body with plant-powered nutrients!

My typical morning breakfast is a rice cake smeared with nut butter, but I knew my body needed some healthy plant superfoods to get me back on track and balance my blood sugar levels. So, I developed this healthy, nutrient-rich green smoothie with spinach, apple, avocado, and banana. It even has chia seeds, which add omega-3 fatty acids. It’s a great way to start the day or fuel your body with nutrients between meals. Filled with superfoods like spinach and apples, this gorgeous green smoothie is a great way to encourage your kids to get their greens!

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

Super Creamy: Avocado slices and banana pieces create a creamy finish without needing yogurt or dairy milk. The creamy texture makes it palatable for your kids and adults.

Naturally Sweetened: I dislike many smoothie recipes because they are full of sugar and overwhelmingly sweet. This smoothie is naturally sweetened with the frozen banana, and the green apple adds a nice tart finish.

Quick and Easy: Smoothies are a nutritious option that is super quick and easy to assemble. Place your ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. That’s it!

Ingredients and Notes

Dairy-Free Milk: Use any dairy-free milk alternative you prefer. I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk.

Fruits and Vegetables: I used organic spinach, half an avocado, an organic green apple, and a frozen banana. I prefer to use fresh spinach rather than frozen. It’s best to keep frozen bananas in your freezer when you need them for a smoothie. Once your bananas start turning, peel them, place them in a freezer safe, and keep them in the freezer. Peel the green apple and dice prior to adding it to your smoothie.

Chia seeds: Gives the smoothie a protein boost!

How to Make A Spinach Apple Smoothie

1. Cube the green apple, and shop the frozen banana into chunks.
2. Combine almond milk and spinach in your high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and all the spinach pieces are combined with the almond milk.
3. Add the avocado, apple, frozen banana, and chia seeds. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into two glasses and sprinkle a few chia seeds on top.

FAQS

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Vanilla Protein Powder: Provide a protein boost by adding your favorite vegan vanilla protein powder.

Ground Flax: Ground flax is another option that provides a protein boost and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds have a mild, nutty flavor that adds protein and healthy fats.

Other Fruit: Add more frozen fruit to your smoothie, such as frozen peaches or mango.

Storage

Refrigerate: This is one of those recipes that is best enjoyed freshly made. You can attempt to refrigerate leftovers, but the consistency will not be the same. I wouldn’t try to keep it longer than one day.

Freeze: You can also freeze leftovers by pouring them into cube trays. When you’re ready to enjoy again, transfer the cubes to your blender and blend until smooth.

Expert Tips

• When making smoothies, always add the liquid first. Then add the spinach and blend. This allows the spinach to incorporate with the milk and break up any tiny spinach leaves.
• Freeze your overripe bananas to have a frozen banana ready whenever you want to enjoy a smoothie.
• Add the frozen bananas and chia seeds last. Make sure to cut the banana into chunks before adding it to your smoothie so that it easily blends and breaks down.
• Use a high-speed blender if you have one. It will give you the best consistency.

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