The Best Green Smoothie (Print version)
A creamy, naturally sweet green smoothie with spinach, avocado, and banana. Ready in 5 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the smoothie
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1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
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Juice of 1/2 lime
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1 large handful baby spinach (about 1 cup / 30 g)
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1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
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1 tbsp (16 g) smooth peanut butter
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1 large ripe banana, frozen and broken into chunks
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4-6 ice cubes (optional)
# Instructions:
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Pour the almond milk and lime juice into the blender. Liquids at the bottom help the blades create a vortex that pulls solids down evenly.
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Add the baby spinach, avocado, and peanut butter. Layering soft ingredients above the liquid prevents the lightweight spinach from getting trapped under heavier items.
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Add the frozen banana chunks on top. Starting the blender with frozen fruit closest to the blades can cause the motor to stall or create air pockets.
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Start on low speed for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 45-60 seconds until the smoothie is uniformly green, thick, and completely smooth with no flecks of spinach remaining.
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Check the consistency and sweetness. Thin with a splash more milk if needed, or add an extra small piece of frozen banana for more sweetness and body. Blend for 10 more seconds and serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while cold and thick.
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Can be refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to 24 hours; stir before serving.