glowing green smoothie recipe

reader reviews

“I made this smoothie this morning and it was so creamy and refreshing! Thanks for the recipe!” - Kim “I love these! I make smoothie bags to throw in the freezer. Just pull them out, toss in the blender...and I’m out the door with breakfast in two minutes!” - Kendra

ingredients:

banana mandarin oranges baby spinach canned coconut milk unsweetened milk of choice ground flax seeds chia seeds vanilla extract optional: ice vanilla protein powder

about this recipe

gluten-free dairy-free refined sugar free

This healthy glowing green smoothie recipe is easy to make with simple fresh & frozen ingredients for a bright way to start the day. Makes the perfect quick & healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack!

STEP 1:

Combine all the ingredients in a blender.

STEP 2:

Blend on high until very smooth and creamy.

STEP 3:

Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking!

If you like a thicker smoothie or are using fresh instead of frozen banana, add ice for better texture. For a thinner consistency, add more milk. For a sweeter smoothie, add 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup or 1-2 pitted Medjool dates.

simple ways to customize this recipe:

For nut-free, be sure to use a nut-free milk. For vegan, be sure to use a plant-based protein powder and milk. For paleo, be sure to use a paleo-friendly protein powder and milk.

simple ingredient modifications:

more easy ingredient swaps:

For flax seeds or chia seeds, if you don’t have one or the other you can use just all of one. Or you skip altogether. Add yogurt if you want to bump up the protein and add probiotics. You can also add ¼ cup whole rolled oats to bump up the fiber.

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