Five-Ingredient Go-To Green Smoothie Recipe
A quick and nutritious five-ingredient green smoothie that combines fresh greens, creamy avocado, and protein powder for a delicious and energizing start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings, this smoothie is versatile with options to swap fruits and milk according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 medium banana, fresh or frozen (may substitute with 1 cup fruit of choice such as green apple, frozen pineapple, or mango)
- 2 handfuls of spinach or greens of choice
- ½ avocado
Frozen & Dairy
- 1-1/2 cups ice
- 1 ½-2 cups milk of choice
Supplements
- 2 scoops protein powder of choice (such as collagen peptides)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including ice, banana (or alternate fruit), spinach or preferred greens, avocado, milk, and protein powder.
- Blend: Place all ingredients into a blender ensuring the avocado and greens are added along with the ice and liquids for smooth blending.
- Process Smoothie: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and free of any chunks.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately, or store it in a mason jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for later consumption.
Notes
- You can customize the smoothie by substituting the banana with other fruits like green apple, pineapple, or mango for different flavors.
- Milk options can include dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any plant-based milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Use collagen peptides or any protein powder that suits your dietary needs for added protein.
- To keep the smoothie cold and thick, use frozen fruit or additional ice as needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 24 hours to maintain freshness and nutrition.