Soy Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Thick, creamy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. The avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture, while the banana and apple bring natural sweetness that balances the earthiness of the spinach beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color vibrant. Many store-bought green smoothies and protein blends sneak in soy lecithin or soy-based protein powders, but this one is built entirely from whole fruits, leafy greens, and water ā nothing hidden, nothing processed. Blending the spinach with cold water first is a smart technique that ensures a silky result with zero leafy chunks. A drizzle of honey at the end is completely optional, making it easy to adjust sweetness to your taste. Pour it into two glasses and drink it right away for the best flavor and texture.
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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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