Black Pepper Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with good-for-you ingredients, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that actually keeps you full and satisfied. Avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture, while banana and apple bring natural sweetness that makes the whole thing taste more like a treat than a health kick. Baby spinach disappears completely into the blend, so even skeptics won't notice it's there ā just a gorgeous green color and a clean, fresh flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the avocado from going dull. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, smoothies are one of the easiest wins in the kitchen ā no seasoning blends, no spice mixes, no hidden additives to second-guess. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. The optional honey lets you dial up the sweetness to your liking without reaching for anything processed. Blend it up, pour it into two glasses, and drink it right away while it's cold and at peak creaminess.
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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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