Walnut 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. Ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture, while banana and apple bring natural sweetness so you barely need that optional drizzle of honey. Baby spinach disappears completely into the blend, making this a brilliant way to sneak in greens without any grassy aftertaste. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color looking gorgeous in the glass. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, store-bought smoothies and blended drinks can be a minefield ā many are made in facilities that process walnuts and other nuts alongside the same equipment. This one is built entirely from whole fruits, leafy greens, and water, so you know exactly what's going in. The blending technique here matters too: starting with the spinach and water first ensures a silky base before the rest of the ingredients join the party. Pour it into two glasses and drink it right away for the best flavor and that beautiful deep green color.
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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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