Cashew Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
This vibrant green smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with real whole-food goodness in every sip. The avocado gives it that luxuriously thick, velvety texture while the banana and apple bring natural sweetness that makes it feel almost indulgent. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color a gorgeous, vivid green. Smoothies like this can be tricky when you're navigating nut-free needs, since many blended drinks rely on cashew milk or cashew butter for creaminess ā here, avocado does all that heavy lifting beautifully without any tree nut involvement. The ingredient list is short, straightforward, and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what's going into your glass. A drizzle of honey at the end is totally optional but adds a lovely finishing touch if your fruit isn't quite at peak ripeness. Blend it up, pour it into two glasses, and drink it 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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