Brazil Nut 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. Ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture, while banana and apple bring natural sweetness so you barely need the optional honey. Baby spinach disappears completely into the blend, making this an easy way to sneak in greens without any grassy aftertaste. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color looking gorgeous in the glass. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, smoothies can be a minefield of hidden ingredients — protein powders, nut milks, and pre-made blends often sneak in unwanted additions. This one keeps things refreshingly straightforward: whole fruits, fresh greens, water, and nothing you didn't put in yourself. Blend it up, pour it into two glasses, and drink it right away for the best flavor and color.
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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)
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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