Cozy Green Smoothie (Printable Version)
A creamy blend of spinach, banana, avocado, and warming spices for a nutrient-rich boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 small apple, cored and chopped
04 - 0.5 avocado
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Flavor & Spice
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Add-Ins
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
10 - 4 to 6 ice cubes
# How To Make:
01 - Place spinach, banana, apple, avocado, and almond milk into a blender.
02 - Incorporate ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and chia seeds if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Taste the mixture and add maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is frothy and chilled.
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It packs a secret punch of nutrients that makes you feel energized without the heaviness
- The hint of warming spice turns an everyday smoothie into a cozy treat you look forward to
02 -
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness; underripe ones can make the smoothie taste bitter
- Adding ice last keeps the flavor bright without diluting the texture too early
03 -
- Blend on high speed for at least 30 seconds to achieve that silky smooth texture
- A pinch of ground ginger really brings out the warmth hidden beneath the greens