Xanthan Gum Free Green Smoothie with Spinach and Avocado
This vibrant green smoothie is thick, creamy, and genuinely delicious ā the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth texture without any additives, while banana and apple bring natural sweetness that balances the earthy spinach beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color looking fresh and vivid. Because every ingredient here is a whole food straight from the produce aisle, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden thickeners sneaking into your glass. The blending technique ā starting with spinach and water first ā ensures a silky result with no leafy chunks, just pure, smooth goodness. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your taste. It comes together in just a few minutes and is the kind of nourishing, fuss-free recipe you'll want to make on repeat.
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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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