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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Healthy and Tasty
This green smoothie recipe blends fruit, greens, nuts, and seeds for a drink that’s full of vitamins and still tastes great.
This green smoothie is packed with nutrients that support energy, digestion, and immunity.
Health Benefits
Pineapple and apples provide a boost of vitamin C, while bananas add potassium for heart health and muscle function. Spinach delivers iron and folate for healthy blood and energy levels. Almond milk and almond butter add protein, calcium, vitamin E, and healthy fats for brain, bone, and muscle-building support. Chia seeds contribute fiber, omega-3s, and protein to keep you full and aid digestion—all blended into one creamy, refreshing drink.
Optionally, you can add a scoop of protein powder to really boost your protein.
Quick and Easy
Just blend and go! You can change up the ingredients to fit your taste or diet. You can also choose to freeze the ingredients for a cool, frozen version of this smoothie. Freezing ingredients can be more convenient too.
Fun as Popsicles
Pour the smoothie into molds and freeze for a cool treat kids and adults will love!
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
You'll need 7 nutrient-packed ingredients to make this green smoothie both tasty and healthy.
Here's everything you'll need:
- Pineapple. I use frozen. Fresh or canned works, too.
- Apples. Any apple works but I like Granny Smith.
- Almond milk. This offers a boost of protein.
- Almond butter. Or any nut butter you prefer. You can also just toss in whole nuts if that's more convenient!
- Spinach. Fresh or frozen will work.
- Bananas. Again, these can be fresh or frozen.
- Chia seeds. These add slight texture and health benefits.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
No cooking required, just blend and sip! If making popsicles, simply pour the smoothie into a popsicle mold and freeze.
- Gather ingredients, remove seeds from apple.
- Add spinach, nut butter, bananas.
- Layer in apples and pineapples.
- Add almond milk and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass and serve.
- To make popsicles: pour smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Spinach is a favorite because it blends easily and has a mild taste. Kale and Swiss chard are also great options.
Bananas, almond butter, and almond milk make this smoothie creamy without dairy. Avocado can also be added for creaminess. Oat milk can be used in place of almond milk if desired.
This green smoothies recipe already packs protein with chia seeds, almond milk, and almond butter. But if you want a bigger boost, you can also add Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder.
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This healthy green smoothie recipe was featured on South Your Mouth!
Healthy Green Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 green apples seeds removed, peeling optional
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
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Instructions
- Add ingredients. Place ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Blend. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Serve. Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.
To Make Popsicles
- Simply pour smoothie mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for 2 or more hours or until solid.
Notes
- Fruits, nuts, and spinach can also be frozen in advance for easy storage and for an extra refreshing frozen smoothie.
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