Green Smoothie
This nine-ingredient green smoothie packs a powerful health punch with spinach, kale, chia seeds and more.
20 min
About 20 minutes to prep
100 cal
100 calories per serving
Serves 5
Serves about 5 people
Overview
This smoothie is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of greens, combined with fruits for natural sweetness. It’s loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, making it a great start to your day or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
1 cup spinach leaves
1 cup green kale, chopped
1 cup green seedless grapes
1 Bartlett pear, cored, quartered
1 orange, peeled, quartered
1 ripe banana, peeled
1 tsp. chia seeds
½ cup water
2 cups ice
Calories: (100 ); Fat: (0g); Carbohydrates: (25g); Sodium: (45mg); Sugar: (15g); Fiber: (5g); Cholesterol: (0mg); Protein: (3g)
Directions
Step One
Place all ingredients in blender and process on low speed for 15 seconds. Increase to medium speed, then high speed, and process until well blended.
Chef’s Notes:
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
- Use ripe banana, just-ripe pear and peeled orange with no pith for maximum smoothie sweetness.
- Adding chia seeds provides a healthy source of omega-3 fatty.
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
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