Paleo Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
This vibrant green smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with whole-food ingredients that actually keep you full. The avocado brings a rich, buttery texture while the banana and apple add just enough natural sweetness to make it feel indulgent without any added sugar ā unless you want a drizzle of honey to finish. Spinach disappears completely into the blend, so even skeptics won't notice it's there, but you'll absolutely feel the difference it makes. Everything in this glass comes straight from nature ā no protein powders, no grain-based fillers, no dairy ā just fruit, greens, healthy fat, and water. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a clean fit for anyone eating closer to whole, unprocessed foods. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps the color looking gorgeous right up until you drink it. Blend it up in under two minutes and you've got a genuinely satisfying meal or snack that requires zero compromise.
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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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