Chestnut Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
This vibrant green smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with real-food goodness from spinach, avocado, banana, and apple. The avocado gives it that luxuriously thick, milkshake-like texture without any dairy, while the banana and apple bring natural sweetness that makes it feel indulgent rather than virtuous. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color looking gorgeous. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. The blending technique ā starting with spinach and water first ā ensures a silky-smooth result with zero leafy chunks. It comes together in just a couple of minutes and is an easy, satisfying way to load up on greens first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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