Description
A quick and nutritious green smoothie packed with fresh spinach, tropical fruits, and optional chia seeds for added fiber and omega-3s. Perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack with a creamy base of unsweetened coconut milk.
Ingredients
Liquid Base
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or your milk of choice)
Fresh Produce
- 1 banana (peeled)
- 1 orange (peeled)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Frozen Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel the banana and orange, and gather fresh spinach, frozen pineapple, and optional chia seeds. Make sure the spinach is washed and the pineapple is frozen for a chilled smoothie texture.
- Layer Ingredients in Blender: Place all ingredients in the blender starting with the unsweetened coconut milk followed by the banana, orange, fresh spinach, frozen pineapple, and lastly chia seeds if using. This order helps the blending process.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is uniform and creamy, ensuring all the spinach leaves and frozen fruit have been fully incorporated.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie evenly into two tall glasses and enjoy immediately for best freshness and taste.
Notes
- Use any milk alternative like almond or oat milk if preferred.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra nutritional boost.
- To make it vegan and gluten-free, ensure the milk choice fits those dietary restrictions.
- For a colder smoothie, freeze the banana in advance.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International