Green Smoothie

Make this creamy and delicious Green Smoothie in just 5 minutes! Packed with nourishing ingredients, this green smoothie makes the perfect breakfast.

There are few things better on a hot summer morning than a delicious and refreshing smoothie, especially one packed with good for you ingredients but still tastes delicious! This Green Smoothie is just that- creamy, smooth, sweet, but packed with ingredients that will help you start your mornings off on the right foot.

Adding frozen fruit and nut butter is going to help sweeten this green smoothie while the bananas is going to give it a frosty texture that I love. The addition of greens + avocado helps to add good fats! I also love to add a scoop of protein powder to make this a filling meal.

If you are looking for more smoothie inspo, be sure to check out my Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Pineapple Banana Smoothie, Banana Peach Smoothie, or my favorite Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• You only need 6 simple ingredients to make this breakfast smoothie!
• It’s ready in under 5 minutes, so it’s perfect to whip up during the week for a quick breakfast.
• Protein powder is going to help give it an extra boost, keeping you fuller for longer.
• Adding bananas and frozen fruit is going to help balance out the greens, that way the smoothie doesn't actually taste like greens! I promise it tastes like fruit.

Recipe Ingredients

• Spinach or Kale: feel free to use spinach or kale!
• Bananas: using frozen bananas is not only going to sweeten the smoothie, but it’ll also give your smoothie that frosty texture.
• Frozen Fruit: use whatever frozen fruit you’ve got hanging around your freezer!
• Protein Powder: I love adding vanilla protein powder to my smoothies but this is optional. 
• Almond Butter: you can use almond butter or another nut butter of your choice.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How to Make

Place all of the smoothie ingredients in your blender.

Start blending on low speed, then increase to high speed for 45-60 seconds, or until smooth. 

If your smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk. If it’s too thin, feel free to add some ice cubes and blend again!

Smoothie Tips

• I recommend using frozen bananas instead of fresh! It’s going to give you a much creamier smoothie. I always freeze bananas if they are overripe and about to go bad, that way I don't waste any and I always have them on hand for smoothies.
• If your smoothie is too thick you can add some more milk. 
• If you want to add an extra serving of veggies, you can add up to a ¼ cup of frozen cauliflower rice! It doesn’t have any taste, I promise! 
• You can add smoothie extras like chia seeds, flax seeds or extra fruit.

Equipment

The only equipment you’ll need to make this green smoothie is a blender. I recommend using a high-quality blender, it makes all the difference!

How To Store

If not enjoying right away, store the green smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Give it a stir or blend before drinking. 

To freeze, place in an airtight container for up to 2 months and let thaw before enjoying.

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