Vegetarian Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
Creamy, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. The avocado gives it a rich, velvety texture that sets it apart from watery green smoothies, while the banana and apple bring just enough natural sweetness to keep things balanced without relying on added sugar. A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color looking gorgeous. Blending the spinach with cold water first is a smart move ā it ensures the greens break down completely so you get a silky-smooth result rather than leafy chunks. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required and no guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It comes together in just a couple of minutes and serves two, making it an easy weekday breakfast or a quick afternoon reset.
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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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