Anti Inflammatory Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
This vibrant green smoothie is thick, creamy, and genuinely delicious — the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Baby spinach brings a hefty dose of antioxidants without overpowering the flavor, while ripe avocado gives the whole thing a silky, almost milkshake-like texture. Banana and apple add natural sweetness so you're not relying on added sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and helps protect the gorgeous color. Every single ingredient here has a reputation for calming the body rather than stressing it — no refined sugars, no processed additives, just whole foods doing their thing. The blending method matters too: starting with spinach and water first ensures a completely smooth result with zero leafy chunks. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, which makes this easy to keep as clean as you want it. It comes together in under two minutes and is the kind of habit that's genuinely easy to stick with.
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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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