Green Smoothie Spinach Apple (Printable)
A refreshing blend of spinach, apple, and banana with almond milk and optional chia seeds.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
→ Greens
03 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and packed
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
05 - 1/2 cup cold water (adjust for desired consistency)
→ Add-Ins
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for fiber and omega-3)
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
→ Ice
09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place apple, banana, spinach, almond milk, water, chia seeds (if using), lemon juice, and honey/maple syrup (if using) into a blender.
02 - Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is frothy and cold.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired by adding more sweetener or liquid.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get two servings of greens without tasting like a garden
- Ready in under five minutes with minimal cleanup
- Naturally sweet without relying on refined sugars
02 -
- Adding ice last prevents it from watering down the flavors before everything blends smoothly
- Packed spinach means pressing it down into the measuring cup, not loosely filling it
- The smoothie will separate slightly if it sits too long, just give it a quick shake
03 -
- Start with less liquid than you think you need and add more as you blend
- Room temperature fruit blends easier than frozen fruit if you have a basic blender