Fresh Green Spring Smoothie Boost for Vitality
A quick and easy green smoothie packed with fresh spinach, cucumber, avocado, and lemon to boost your energy and vitality. Perfect for a refreshing morning or afternoon pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ½ medium ripe avocado
- 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup cold water (240 ml)
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any grit. Peel and chop the cucumber and green apple into small chunks (about 1-inch pieces). Halve the avocado and scoop out half. Grate fresh ginger finely.
- Roll the lemon on the countertop to soften it, then juice carefully to avoid seeds (about 2 tablespoons).
- Place spinach, cucumber, avocado, green apple, grated ginger, and lemon juice into the blender. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water. Add ½ cup of ice cubes if you want it chilled.
- Start blending on low speed to combine, then increase to high and blend for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until creamy with no visible chunks. Add more water if too thick and pulse again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if desired, then blend briefly to mix. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Avoid overdoing the ginger to prevent overpowering the smoothie. Blend in stages starting slow then increasing speed to avoid overheating and achieve creamy texture. Keep produce cold and blend right before drinking for best freshness. Substitute kale for spinach or coconut water for cold water for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 3
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