Description
This Energizing Green Smoothie is a nutrient-packed, refreshing beverage perfect for a quick breakfast or an energy-boosting snack. Combining the natural sweetness of banana and green apple with nutrient-rich baby spinach, antioxidant green tea, and fiber-rich chia seeds, it offers a delicious and wholesome way to power your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 banana
- ½ green apple
- 1 pitted date
Vegetables
- 1 cup baby spinach
Liquids & Seeds
- 1 cup cold green tea
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel the banana and core the green apple. Make sure the date is pitted for smooth blending.
- Blend fruits and greens: Add the banana, green apple, baby spinach, pitted date, and cold green tea into the blender. Blend on high speed for about 20 to 30 seconds until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Add chia seeds: Add the tablespoon of chia seeds to the blender and pulse a few times to just mix them in without over-blending, preserving their texture and nutritional benefits.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for maximum freshness and nutrient retention.
Notes
- Use cold green tea to keep the smoothie refreshing and preserve nutrients.
- You can swap green apple for any other type of apple or a pear for varied flavor.
- Soaking chia seeds ahead of time can make the texture softer if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of green tea for desired consistency—add more liquid to thin out.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh to enjoy its vibrant flavor and nutritional benefits.
