Oats Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with good-for-you ingredients, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that actually keeps you full and satisfied. Avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture, while banana adds natural sweetness and apple brings a bright, fruity lift that balances the earthy spinach beautifully. The lemon juice ties everything together with a subtle zing that makes each sip feel fresh rather than heavy. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, smoothies can be a surprisingly tricky category ā many store-bought blends and popular recipes sneak in oat milk or oat-based powders as thickeners. This one skips all of that entirely, relying on whole fruit and avocado to create that thick, creamy consistency you're after. Every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of grain-based fillers, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. It comes together in just two rounds of blending, making it an effortless option for busy mornings or a quick afternoon reset. The optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your taste without changing the texture at all. Pour it into two glasses and enjoy it right away for the best color and 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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