Blueberry Spinach Almond Smoothie (Printable Version)
A vibrant blend of blueberries, spinach, and almond butter for a quick, energizing start to your day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
02 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed
03 - 1 small ripe banana
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweetener
07 - 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Ice
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - Place blueberries, spinach, banana, almond milk, almond butter, and chia seeds into blender container.
02 - Drizzle maple syrup or honey over ingredients if additional sweetness is preferred.
03 - Drop ice cubes into blender for colder, thicker texture.
04 - Process on high speed for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Taste mixture and add more almond milk if thinner consistency is desired.
06 - Pour evenly into two glasses and enjoy right away.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get two servings of greens without tasting them at all
- The banana makes it creamy enough to fool you into thinking it is a milkshake
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- The chia seeds will continue thickening the smoothie if you let it sit too long
- Over-blending can make the mixture warm, so stop as soon as it is smooth
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- Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder turns this into a complete post-workout meal
- Pre-cut your banana into chunks before freezing for easier blending