Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printable)

Vibrant blend of spinach, apple, banana, and lemon for a refreshing and healthy boost.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

03 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

06 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds

07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

08 - 4–6 ice cubes

01 - Place spinach, chopped apple, banana, almond milk, and lemon juice into blender container.

02 - Sprinkle in chia seeds, sweetener if desired, and ice cubes.

03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1 minute.

04 - Test consistency and sweetness; add more sweetener or liquid as needed.

05 - Divide between glasses and enjoy while fresh.

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The apple completely cuts any grassy taste from the spinach, making this genuinely refreshing instead of virtuous
Takes exactly five minutes from thought to first sip, perfect for mornings when youre running behind but still want to treat yourself right

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Dont skip the apple, it is absolutely crucial for masking any bitterness from the spinach and making this actually crave-worthy
Frozen banana transforms this into something that tastes almost like soft-serve ice cream, so keep a stash in your freezer

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Add liquid first if your blender struggles, it helps everything move more freely
Pour into an insulated cup if you're taking it to go, it stays cold much longer