Legume Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with whole-food goodness, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that actually keeps you full and energized. The avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture while the banana and apple bring just enough natural sweetness to balance the spinach without masking it. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color looking gorgeous in the glass. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, smoothies can be a minefield of hidden pea protein, soy milk, or bean-based powders lurking in store-bought blends ā this one uses nothing but whole fruits, leafy greens, and water. Every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can blend with total confidence. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional but adds a lovely floral note 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 flavor and that beautiful deep green 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
- 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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