Spinach Avocado Green Power (Printable)

Creamy blend of spinach, avocado, banana, and mango for a refreshing, healthy boost.

# What You Need:

→ Greens & Vegetables

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

→ Fruits

03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - ½ cup frozen mango chunks

→ Liquids

05 - 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while actually being packed with vegetables and healthy fats.
  • Five minutes from craving to glass means you can make this without rearranging your whole morning.
  • The spinach disappears completely into the smoothness, so even skeptics won't notice they're drinking their greens.
02 -
  • Overly ripe avocados that are already browning will make the smoothie taste bitter, so pick one that feels firm with just a tiny bit of give.
  • Frozen fruit is actually your secret weapon here because it makes everything creamy and cold without watering it down the way ice does.
  • If your blender is struggling or making concerning sounds, it probably means you need to add more liquid, not push harder.
03 -
  • If your blender feels weak or struggles with frozen fruit, blend the spinach and milk first until it's drinkable, then add the frozen fruit and avocado and blend again for smoother, faster processing.
  • Buy avocados a few days before you plan to make this so they're perfectly ripe exactly when you want them, not before.
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