Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printable)

Nutrient-packed blend of spinach, apple, banana, and lemon for a revitalizing drink.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 large apple, cored and chopped

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

03 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

04 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and stems removed

05 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed

07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

08 - 4–5 ice cubes

01 - Place the chopped apple, banana, and spinach into the blender container.

02 - Pour in the lemon juice, water or almond milk, and any optional add-ins such as chia seeds or sweetener.

03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30–60 seconds. Scrape down sides if necessary.

04 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.

05 - Pour into glasses, add ice cubes if preferred, and enjoy right away for best texture and flavor.

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The apple and banana completely mask any grassy taste from the spinach, so you actually look forward to drinking it
Takes literally five minutes from start to finish, making it impossible to skip breakfast even on chaotic mornings
The combination of fiber and natural sugar keeps you satisfied straight through until lunch without that crash you get from pastries

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If your blender struggles with spinach, add a splash more liquid and pulse a few times before going to full speed
The smoothie will separate if it sits too long, so drink it right away or give it a quick stir before serving
Frozen banana transforms the texture into something almost like soft serve ice cream

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Invest in a good blender if you plan to make these regularly. The difference in texture is worth it.
Drink this within 15 minutes of blending for maximum nutrient benefit, since enzymes start breaking down quickly.