Alpha Gal Friendly Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Thick, creamy, and genuinely satisfying, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. The avocado gives it a rich, velvety texture while the banana and apple bring natural sweetness that balances the spinach beautifully ā no added sugar needed unless you want a touch of honey on top. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, smoothies can be a minefield when store-bought versions sneak in dairy, whey protein, or mammal-derived additives, but every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward. Spinach blends down completely smooth, so even skeptics won't notice the greens hiding in their glass. The lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color vibrant, which means it looks just as good as it tastes. Blend it up in under two minutes and pour it into glasses right away for the best texture and flavor.
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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
- Ā½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
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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