Favorite Green Smoothie
Fresh as a summer day with ingredients including fresh mint, zucchini, avocado (can be swapped with nut butter), banana and mango, this smoothie is one you’ll gravitate to all season long. It's loaded with nutrients, has 16 grams of fiber and is just 311 calories. What a great way to start your day!
Ingredients
- 1/3 to 1/2 (about 2/3 cup cut) zucchini or summer squash OR double the spinach
- 1 large handful spinach (about a packed cup)
- 1/4 ripe avocado (OR 2 teaspoons almond or cashew butter)
- 1 small or 1/2 large mint leaf
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 2 tbsp ground flax
- 1/2 cup cashew or almond milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 ice cubes
Instructions
Using a Ninja smoothie maker
- Using a Ninja smoothie maker: Put all ingredients in the container and select the smoothie setting (blends for 50 seconds).
- After the first time you process it, check how thick it is, and add water or ice as needed. Blend it on smoothie setting once more.
Other blenders (high-speed recommended):
- Put all ingredients into the container and blend until smooth. Check the consistency, scrape sides as needed.
- Add a little water or ice cubes, as necessary, and pulse until incorporated.
Notes
Optional/add in more fiber
- Add in 2 tablespoons steel-cut or old-fashioned oats, which will make your smoothie thick, creamy and more filling.
- Another option, for good gut health, is adding in 2 teaspoons of Benefiber Daily Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder.