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green smoothie in a glass with a green and white stripped paper straw

How to Make the Best Green Smoothie

Jessica Stroup
This nourishing drink is packed with just a handful of superfood ingredients, kid-approved, and is ready in less than 5 minutes!
5 from 33 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 153 kcal

Equipment

  • High Powered Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Spinach
  • 1 ½ cups Kale
  • 1 Banana peeled
  • 1 Apple Cored and cut up.
  • 1 ½ cups ice water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice optional

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients into the blender in order listed above.
  • Start blending on low speed. Increase speed to high once the spinach and kale start blending. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
  • Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Notes

Smoothies will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days as long as the lemon juice has been added. 
For a more balanced breakfast, whey protein, collagen protein, or a plant-based protein powder can be added. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 7251IUVitamin C: 113mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Diary-Free Smoothie, Gluten-Free Smoothie, Green Smoothie Recipe, Kid Approved Smoothie, Vegan Smoothie Recipe
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