Spinach Avocado Green Drink (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of spinach, avocado, and tropical fruits for a healthy, energizing green drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Greens & Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed
02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

→ Fruits

03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

→ Liquids

05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

→ Flavor & Nutrition Boosters

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
09 - Ice cubes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Add spinach, avocado, banana, mango, and almond milk into a blender.
02 - Incorporate lemon juice and chia seeds if using.
03 - Blend all ingredients until creamy and smooth in texture.
04 - Taste the mixture and add honey or maple syrup as desired for sweetness.
05 - If preferred colder or thicker, add ice cubes and blend again.
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately to preserve freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical milkshake, not a salad in a glass.
  • You can blend it in under five minutes, even with one eye open.
  • The avocado keeps you full without feeling heavy or sluggish.
02 -
  • Use a ripe avocado or it will taste grassy and won't blend smoothly.
  • Frozen fruit is better than fresh here because it chills and thickens without ice diluting the flavor.
  • If your blender struggles, add a splash more milk and blend in short bursts.
03 -
  • Freeze your spinach in ice cube trays with a little water so it blends faster and stays cold.
  • A squeeze of lemon is the secret that makes this taste bright instead of muddy.
  • If you want it thicker without more fruit, add a tablespoon of rolled oats.
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