There are so many health benefits to having a smoothie and it’s an easy way to get in essential daily nutrients and vitamins. Blending a variety of fruits and vegetables also provides a healthy dose of fiber, which helps keep you nourished and sustained for the day. This smoothie is packed with leafy greens from spinach, plant based milk, and a frozen banana! It’s ready in less than 5 minutes and can be enjoyed either as a smoothie bowl or as a regular smoothie.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Blender
- Spinach: you could also use kale if you don’t have spinach
- Oat Milk: any plant based milk will work, just check the label to make sure it doesn’t have unnecessary added sugar
- Banana (frozen): I like to slice these prior to freezing them which makes blending them easier
- Fresh Ginger: this gives the smoothie a little bit of a kick and is great as an immune booster
- Chia Seeds (optional): this adds additional fiber and protein to the smoothie
Tips:
- Freeze bananas in advance so they are ready to to grab and use in the smoothie
- You can add additional fruit into the soothie like ÂĽ – ½ cup of pineapple or mango or any berries you may have
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for another flavor, which helps aid in digestion
- If you want to make the smoothie sweeter you can add a little raw honey or maple syrup
- For a change, Make your smoothie into a smoothie bowl and top with fresh fruit, seeds, nuts, and coconut
How to Store:
- I like to drink my smoothies right away, but you can store in a sealed glass (like a mason jar) for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. You may just need to stir it first before enjoying it!
The Best Green Smoothie
Cooking & Baking Supplies
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 1/2 cups oat milk
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger (1/2" long)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth
- Enjoy plain or add hemp seeds, granola, or a nut butter drizzle on top!
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