Nightshade Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe avocado gives it a silky, almost milkshake-like texture, while banana and apple bring natural sweetness that means you barely need the optional honey. Spinach disappears completely into the blend, so even skeptics won't taste a hint of "healthy" ā just smooth, fresh, and bright. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, smoothies can be a surprisingly tricky category since many popular recipes sneak in goji berries, ashwagandha blends, or spice mixes that contain hidden nightshades. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly safe ā leafy greens, fruit, avocado, lemon juice, and water ā so you can blend with total confidence. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the color gorgeous and adds just enough zing to balance the richness of the avocado. It comes together in under two minutes and is best served immediately while it's still cold and frothy.
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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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