Low Sugar Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this blended drink proves you don't need a drop of added sweetener to make something that tastes indulgent. The natural sugars from ripe banana and fresh apple do all the heavy lifting, giving you that smooth, lightly sweet flavor without any syrups, flavored yogurts, or sweetened juice concentrates sneaking in. Avocado brings a buttery richness that makes the texture feel almost luxurious, while baby spinach disappears completely into the blend — you get all the goodness with none of the grassy bite. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced, cutting through the creaminess just enough. The optional honey is there if you want it, but honestly, once you taste how naturally sweet ripe fruit can be, you probably won't reach for it. Blend it up, pour it into two glasses, and drink it right away for the best color and texture.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium apple, cored and roughly chopped (skin on)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Add the spinach and cold water to the blender and blend on high until the spinach is fully broken down and no visible leaf pieces remain, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the avocado, banana, apple, lemon juice, and ice to the blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 60 seconds. If the smoothie is too thick to blend freely, add water 2 tbsp at a time until it moves easily.
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