Ingredients
Greens
- 1 cup frozen spinach or kale
Fruits
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 to 2 cups peeled and frozen orange segments or frozen pineapple or mango chunks
Other Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon almond butter
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 cup almond milk, plus more as needed to blend
- Handful of ice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the frozen spinach or kale, frozen banana, almond butter, 1 cup of your chosen frozen fruit, and chia seeds if you are using them. This forms the base of your smoothie.
- Add Liquid and Blend: Pour in 1 cup of almond milk and blend the mixture until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick and doesn’t blend easily, gradually add more almond milk until a creamy, blendable consistency is reached.
- Add Ice and Blend Again: Add a handful of ice to the blender and blend again to achieve a frosty texture, perfect for a refreshing drink.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste your smoothie. If you prefer it sweeter, add more frozen fruit (up to 2 cups total) and blend again, adding more almond milk as needed to maintain smoothness.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Chia seeds are optional but add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Adjust the amount of almond milk to reach your desired smoothie thickness.
- Use frozen fruits to ensure a chilled, frosty texture without needing to add extra ice.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
