Cleansing Apple Avocado Smoothie
This Cleansing Apple Avocado Smoothie is a creamy, nutrient-packed drink perfect for breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost!
Equipment
- High-Powered Blender
- Measuring Cups
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Glass or Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 4 cups loosely packed spinach about 2 large handfuls
- 1 medium avocado peeled and pitted
- 2 medium apples any variety, peel on, cored and quartered; cut into rough dice if not using a high-powered blender
- 1 medium banana cut into chunks and frozen
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup plus additional to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger or a ¼-inch knob of fresh ginger, minced if not using a high-powered blender
- small handful ice cubes
- optional additions chia seeds, flaxseed, protein powder, almond butter, or other nut butter of choice
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Peel and pit the avocado, core and quarter the apples, slice the banana into chunks, and mince fresh ginger if using.
- In your blender, combine the almond milk, spinach, avocado, apples, frozen banana, honey or maple syrup, and ginger. Add any optional ingredients like chia seeds or protein powder if desired.
- Secure the lid and blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or syrup if desired. If too thick, add more almond milk. Add ice cubes and blend again briefly. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Use coconut or oat milk instead of almond milk for a creamier smoothie.
- Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different green profile.
- Add protein powder or nut butters to boost protein and richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking.
- Freeze banana chunks in advance for a colder, creamier texture.