Spinach Avocado Green Drink (Printer View)

Creamy blend of spinach, avocado, banana, and mango for a fresh green boost.

# Components:

→ Greens & Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed
02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

→ Fruits

03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

→ Liquids

05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

→ Flavor & Nutrition Boosters

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
09 - Ice cubes (optional)

# Method:

01 - Place spinach, avocado, banana, mango, and almond milk into a blender.
02 - Incorporate lemon juice and chia seeds if using.
03 - Process until smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and blend in honey or maple syrup if extra sweetness is desired.
05 - Add ice cubes for a colder or thicker consistency and blend again if preferred.
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical milkshake, not a salad in a glass.
  • You can make it in under five minutes with one bowl to wash.
  • The avocado keeps you full without weighing you down.
  • It sneaks in nutrients without tasting virtuous or boring.
02 -
  • If your avocado isn't ripe, the smoothie will taste grassy and the texture will be gritty instead of creamy.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice, it wakes up all the flavors and keeps the color from turning army green.
  • Overblending makes it warm and frothy, so stop as soon as it's smooth.
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas in chunks so you always have sweet, cold fruit ready to blend.
  • Use half a lime instead of lemon if you want a sharper, more tropical edge.
  • If your blender struggles, add the liquid first and pulse a few times before blending continuously.
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