Green Smoothie with Spinach Apple (Printable)

A nutrient-packed blend featuring spinach, apple, banana, and a touch of lemon for a fresh boost.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Greens

04 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and stems removed

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 4–5 ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chopped apple, banana, and spinach into blender container.
02 - Pour in lemon juice, water or almond milk, and any desired optional add-ins.
03 - Blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste the mixture and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Pour into glasses, add ice cubes if not blended in, and enjoy right away.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The apple keeps everything light and refreshing instead of heavy like some green drinks
  • It takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass, perfect for chaotic mornings
  • The lemon brightens everything up so you actually taste the freshness, not just greens
02 -
  • Frozen banana slices transform the texture into something almost soft serve like, so keep some stashed in your freezer
  • Spinach can be surprisingly gritty if not washed well, so give those leaves a good rinse even if the bag says pre-washed
03 -
  • Start with less liquid than you think you need, it is easier to thin it out than to fix a too watery smoothie
  • If your blender struggles with fresh spinach, add the liquid first and pulse a few times before adding the fruit

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