A lightly sweet, nutrient-packed Green Monster Smoothie that’s delicious and kid-friendly. It’s an easy way to get fruit and greens in the morning or as a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.
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Spinach is the star of many healthy recipes because it combines mild flavor with excellent nutrition. This smoothie highlights spinach alongside sweet pineapple and banana for a bright, vibrant drink rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, fiber, and iron. It’s refreshing, mildly sweet, and a great way to add more greens to your day without tasting them.
This Spinachy Green Monster Smoothie works well during a detox or cleanse, helps alkalize the body, and provides a boost of antioxidants. It’s smooth, energizing, and surprisingly light—perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
If a vegetable smoothie sounds unappealing, you’ll be surprised: the spinach flavor is masked by pineapple and banana, so the drink tastes like tropical juice. Use an overripe banana for extra sweetness, or freeze it for a thicker texture. Meyer lemons are a lovely option if available, but regular lemon or lime works fine.
This version is vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free. I like it because it’s both nutritious and tasty—an easy way to enjoy more plants every day.
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Recipe
Green Monster Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (big handful)
- 1 banana (preferably ripe)
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- Juice of 1/4 lemon or 1/2 lime
- 1 big handful ice
Instructions
- Place ingredients in the blender in this order: flax, spinach, banana, pineapple juice, and lemon or lime juice. Adding heavier ingredients first helps prevent the lighter greens from flying up the sides of the blender.
- Blend for about 1 minute until well combined. Add the ice and blend again until smooth and chilled.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy. For a fun touch, garnish with a small paper umbrella or a slice of lemon.
Notes
Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 142 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 16 g
Vitamin A: 2855 IU | Vitamin C: 22 mg | Calcium: 62 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Potassium: 546 mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary with ingredient brands and portions.