green smoothie recipes

Green Smoothie Recipes

These green smoothie recipes are a quick and nourishing way to enjoy more fruits and leafy greens. This creamy green smoothie combines bananas, spinach, blueberries, celery, flax meal, moringa powder, ginger, cinnamon, and almond milk for a naturally sweet and refreshing drink. It is easy to customize with your favorite fruits, greens, or plant-based milk and makes a convenient breakfast or snack. Discover more flavorful recipes like green smoothie recipes right here.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium to large bananas, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen spinach or 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ⅓ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flax meal
  • 1 tablespoon moringa powder or your preferred protein powder
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 to 2 pinches ground cinnamon
  • 1 to 1¼ cups almond milk or preferred plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener, optional

Directions

  • Gather all the ingredients. If using fresh spinach, blanch it in hot water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  • Add the chopped bananas, spinach, blueberries, celery, flax meal, moringa powder, ginger, cinnamon, and optional maple syrup to a blender.
  • Pour in 1 to 1¼ cups of almond milk.
  • Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Adjust the amount of almond milk if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.
  • For a chilled smoothie, use frozen bananas or add a few ice cubes before blending.
  • Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings