Pregnancy Friendly Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with whole-food goodness, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that actually makes you feel like you're doing something great for yourself — because you are. Spinach brings a serious hit of folate, one of the most important nutrients during pregnancy, while avocado adds healthy fats and a silky texture that makes the whole thing taste indulgent rather than virtuous. Banana and apple keep things naturally sweet, so there's no need to reach for anything processed or artificial. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor and helps keep everything tasting fresh, not grassy. The blending method here is smart — breaking down the spinach first means you get a completely smooth, creamy result with zero leafy chunks, which is a win for anyone with texture sensitivity (a very real first-trimester struggle). It comes together in under two minutes, which matters a lot when energy is low and hunger hits fast. Sip it straight away for the best color and flavor.
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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
- ½ 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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