5-Minute Lettuce Smoothie (Light & Fresh!)
Light and fresh, this lettuce smoothie is made with romaine lettuce, spinach, green apple and lemon for a veggie packed, delicious way to start the day.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ green apple, chopped
- 1 frozen banana, broken into chunks
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup water
- 2 servings vanilla protein powder optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Notes
- Add 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or 1-2 pitted Medjool dates if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- If using fresh banana instead of frozen, add ice for better texture.
- For a thinner consistency, add more water.
- For vegan, be sure to use a plant-based protein powder.
- For paleo, be sure to use a paleo-friendly protein powder.
- Nutrition information calculated with protein powder. Nutrition information will depend on the type of protein powder you use.
- For more ingredients & substitutions, see blog post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 2) | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3519IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg
