Description
This Best Green Smoothie Recipe is a refreshing and nutritious blend of tropical pineapple, creamy banana, and nutrient-packed spinach. Enhanced with omega-rich flax and chia seeds, this smoothie provides a perfect balance of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats, making it an ideal quick breakfast or energizing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1/2 cup pineapple (cut into 1″ pieces)
- 1 medium banana (sliced)
Liquids
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
Greens
- 2 ounces spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring pineapple pieces are about 1 inch in size, the banana is sliced, and the spinach leaves are fresh and washed.
- Blend Smoothie: Place pineapple, banana, unsweetened coconut milk, ground flax seeds, spinach leaves, and chia seeds into a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie equally into two cups and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest taste and maximum nutritional benefits.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, use frozen pineapple and banana or add a few ice cubes before blending.
- You can substitute coconut milk with almond milk or any plant-based milk if preferred.
- Adjust chia and flax seed quantities to your preference to control thickness and nutritional content.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh to retain its flavor and nutrient quality.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green smoothie, healthy smoothie, spinach smoothie, pineapple banana smoothie, vegan smoothie, breakfast smoothie