Description
This Creamy Green Smoothie is a nutritious and refreshing blend of baby spinach, kale, and fruits like pineapple, green apple, and banana. Enhanced with Greek yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, and a touch of honey, it’s a perfect energizing drink packed with vitamins, fiber, and protein. Ideal for a quick breakfast or healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 2 cups Simple Truth baby spinach (60 grams)
- 2 cups Simple Truth baby kale (90 grams)
Dairy & Milk
- 1 cup almond milk, cold (227 grams)
- 1 cup Tillamook Farm Style Greek Yogurt (227 grams)
Fruits
- 1 cup chopped green apple (113 grams)
- 1 cup sliced frozen banana (225 grams; slicing before freezing works best)
- 1 cup diced pineapple (170 grams)
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (15 grams)
- 1 tablespoon honey (22 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure banana is sliced and frozen ahead of time for best texture.
- Blend ingredients: Place spinach, kale, almond milk, Greek yogurt, green apple, frozen banana, pineapple, chia seeds, and honey in a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy and no chunks remain, creating a smooth texture.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie evenly into 4 glasses and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness and taste.
Notes
- Freezing banana slices before blending improves the smoothie’s creaminess and chill.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other milk or milk alternative as preferred.
- Adjust honey amount according to your desired sweetness.
- Chia seeds add a boost of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids; soak them briefly if preferred for easier digestion.
- Consume immediately or keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking if settled.
