Spinach Avocado Green Drink (Printable)

Creamy green blend featuring fresh spinach, ripe avocado, and tropical fruits for a nutritious boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place spinach, avocado, banana, mango, and almond milk in a blender.
02 - Incorporate lemon juice and chia seeds if using.
03 - Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste the mixture and stir in honey or maple syrup for added sweetness, if desired.
05 - For a colder or thicker texture, add ice cubes and blend again.
06 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a treat but doesn't make you feel guilty afterward.
  • Ready in the time it takes to find a clean glass.
  • The creamy richness comes entirely from the avocado, no weird protein powders required.
  • Perfect for sneaking vegetables past anyone who claims they don't like greens.
02 -
  • Frozen fruit is your secret weapon here; it gives you that thick, scoopable texture without turning everything watery like ice cubes would.
  • The avocado oxidizes and turns brown if you make this ahead, so drink it immediately or accept that it won't look pretty after 20 minutes.
03 -
  • Prep your ingredients the night before by peeling the avocado, measuring out spinach, and portioning mango into a container; mornings become genuinely effortless when everything's ready to dump.
  • If you're making this for someone else, taste it for sweetness before you hand it over because everyone's preference is different and one person's perfect is another person's cloying.
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