High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this blended drink is proof that a smoothie can feel like a full meal. The avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture while the banana and apple bring natural sweetness ā no added syrups or sweeteners needed. That's the real win here: every bit of flavor comes from whole fruit, which means you're not navigating labels or second-guessing what's been snuck into a store-bought bottle. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and balances the richness of the avocado beautifully. Blending the spinach with water first is a smart technique that ensures a silky-smooth result without any leafy chunks. If you want a touch more sweetness, a small drizzle of honey is the only optional add-in ā and it's entirely your call. Pour it into a glass immediately and enjoy it 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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