Gut Friendly Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with whole-food goodness, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that actually makes you feel good from the inside out. Avocado brings a silky, rich texture while also delivering the healthy fats that help keep your digestive system running smoothly. Spinach blends in so completely that you'd never know it was there ā no grassy chunks, just a gorgeous deep green color and a clean, fresh taste. Banana and apple add natural sweetness and a dose of soluble fiber, which is exactly what a gut-friendly routine calls for. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and gives the whole blend a little lift. The optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your own preference without relying on refined sugars or artificial additives. Blend it up, pour it into a glass, and drink it right away for the best texture and the most nutritional benefit.
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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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