Description
This Healthy Green Smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-packed drink perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Combining fresh pineapple, banana, and spinach with the added benefits of flax seeds and chia seeds, it offers a delicious way to boost your energy and intake of vitamins, minerals, and fiber without added sugars or artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- ½ cup pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium banana, sliced
Liquids
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
Seeds and Greens
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 2 ounces spinach leaves
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the banana and cut the pineapple into 1-inch pieces to ensure easy blending and a smooth texture in the smoothie.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine the pineapple pieces, sliced banana, spinach leaves, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, and unsweetened coconut milk in a blender container.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients together on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks of fruit or leaves remaining.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately to maximize freshness and nutrient content.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen pineapple and banana depending on availability; frozen fruit can also help chill the smoothie.
- For a thinner consistency, add more coconut milk or water as needed.
- To increase protein content, consider adding a scoop of plant-based protein powder.
- Adjust the amount of flax and chia seeds according to your preference, but do not exceed recommended daily intake for fiber.
