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Best Green Smoothie Recipe

This easy Green Smoothie recipe is a healthy drink packed with fruits and veggies, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Ready in just 10 minutes using a blender, it's simple to customize with your favorite ideas for add-ins.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Are green smoothies good for you, green smoothie, green smoothie drink, green smoothie recipe, green smoothie recipes, green smoothies, how to make a green smoothie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 290kcal
Author Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kale stems removed
  • 1 cup Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple fresh or frozen
  • 1 Pear cored and chopped
  • 1/2 Green apple cored and chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped
  • 1/2 Cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts or 1 oz
  • 1 cup Oat milk unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Ice optional, if you want it colder

Instructions

  • Start by washing the kale, spinach, and celery thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris. Set it aside to drain any excess water.
  • Now peel and chop the cucumber into bite size pieces. You can peel and chop the apple, and pear if you desire, but the skin does have a lot of health benefits.
  • Depending on the power of your blender- the smoothie may not be as creamy if you leave the skin on. If you're using fresh pineapple, cut it into chunks as well.
  • Add all the ingredients: kale, spinach, pineapple, pear, green apple, celery, cucumber, ground flaxseed, walnuts, oat milk, and optional ice to a blender.
  • Blend everything up on high speed until it is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more oat milk (one tablespoon at a time) until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Taste your smoothie, and if you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can add a little honey or a splash of lemon juice to balance the flavors.
  • If you’d like a thicker smoothie, you can add a bit more frozen pineapple or another tablespoon of flaxseed.
  • Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

Optional Add-ins for extra protein:

1 scoop of Protein powder, plant-based or whey, depending on preference
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, for added protein and creaminess

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 2838IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 3mg