Description
This vibrant Green Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or energizing snack. Combining fresh spinach, tropical pineapple, and creamy coconut milk, it offers a delicious way to enjoy your daily greens with a natural sweetness from banana and orange. Optional chia seeds add a boost of fiber and omega-3s, making this smoothie both tasty and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid
- 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: Gather all ingredients and peel the banana and orange. Measure out the spinach, frozen pineapple, and chia seeds if you plan to use them.
- Add to Blender: Add the unsweetened coconut milk to the blender first, followed by the banana, orange, fresh spinach, frozen pineapple, and chia seeds on top. Adding the liquid first helps the blending process.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no chunks remain from the fruit or spinach.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a sweeter smoothie, use ripe bananas and oranges or add a drizzle of honey or agave syrup.
- Substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens if desired.
- Use any plant-based milk if you prefer a dairy-free option.
- Chia seeds are optional but add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh to preserve nutrients and flavor.
