Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe
A refreshing and nutritious healthy green smoothie made with pineapple, banana, spinach, and superfoods like ground flax seeds and chia seeds, blended with unsweetened coconut milk for a creamy, delicious drink packed with vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fruits
- ½ cup pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium banana, sliced
Liquids
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
Superfoods
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 2 ounces spinach leaves
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure and slice the pineapple and banana. Gather the spinach leaves, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, and unsweetened coconut milk to have everything ready for blending.
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the pineapple, banana, spinach, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, and coconut milk into a blender, ensuring all ingredients are added to maximize nutrient incorporation.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed for 60 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining, to achieve the perfect smoothie texture.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately to benefit from the best flavor and nutrient retention.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen pineapple and banana if fresh produce is not available.
- Adjust the amount of coconut milk to achieve your preferred smoothie thickness.
- Add a handful of ice cubes before blending for a chilled smoothie.
- For extra sweetness, a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup can be added, though it may increase sugar content.
- The smoothie is best consumed immediately to retain maximum nutrients and freshness.
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