The Green Smoothie

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time:  10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh spinach or kale leaves, tightly packed
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 green apple, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup cucumber slices
• 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for added nutrients)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
• A squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend Greens First: In your blender, combine the spinach (or kale) and almond milk. Blend on high until smooth. This helps in achieving a smoother texture for your smoothie.
2. Add Fruits: Add the banana, green apple slices, and cucumber to the blender.
3. Enhance with Optional Ingredients: If desired, add chia or flaxseeds, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes.
4. Final Blend: Blend on high speed until the entire mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a bit more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
5. Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass, garnish with a slice of cucumber or apple if desired, and enjoy!

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