The Best Green Smoothie

Name: The Best Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
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

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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 ¼ – 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!