Here’s a simple, tasty green smoothie that’s balanced (not bitter) and easy to customize.
Basic Green Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen pineapple or mango
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- ¾–1 cup almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or liquid as needed.
Easy Variations
- Protein boost: Add 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
- Detox-style: Add 1 tsp fresh grated ginger + squeeze of lemon.
- Super green: Add ½ cup kale (remove stems).
- Creamy fat: Add ¼ avocado or 1 tbsp almond butter.
- Fiber boost: Add 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
Tips for Best Flavor
- Use frozen fruit to avoid watering down with ice.
- Start with spinach before stronger greens like kale.
- Peel bananas before freezing for easy blending.
If you want, tell me what ingredients you already have, and I’ll build a smoothie around them.
