MSG Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
This vibrant green smoothie is thick, creamy, and genuinely delicious ā the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe avocado gives it that silky, almost milkshake-like body, while banana and apple bring natural sweetness so you never feel like you're choking down something virtuous. Fresh baby spinach blends in completely, leaving behind a gorgeous color and a clean, mild flavor rather than anything grassy or bitter. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the whole blend tasting fresh. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess what's actually in your glass. It comes together in under two minutes and serves two, making it an effortless morning ritual or a quick afternoon reset.
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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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