Pineapple-Citrus Green Smoothie

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 2 Servings

2 c (60 g) baby spinach, loosely packed, see note
1 1/2 c (248 g) frozen pineapple cubes or chunks
1/2 c (52 g) cucumber, thickly sliced
1 large lemon or small orange, peeled
1 cup overripe banana, frozen or fresh, sliced
1 1/4 c (300 mL) or more to thin as desired water
2 tbsp (30 mL) vanilla plant-based protein powder
2 tsp (10 mL) pure maple syrup or a pinch of stevia, to sweeten, if desired, see banana note
1 tbsp (15 mL) hemp seeds, optional

Directions

1. Combine the spinach, pineapple, cucumber, lemon, banana, and water in a blender, along with any optional add-ins. Puree until very smooth, adding more water as needed to puree. Taste, and if you’d like it sweeter, add sweetener of choice. Reserve extra ingredients for future use. 

   
   
   

2. Spinach Note: Kale or collard greens can easily be substituted for the spinach, though they have a much stronger flavor than spinach. If you are new to green smoothies, start with just a cup of kale or collards, and then adjust to taste as you go.

   
   
   

3. Banana Note: Use overripe (freckled) bananas. Not only are they more digestible, they also offer a great deal of natural sweetness. If the bananas aren’t particularly overripe, you may want to add a touch of maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie.

   
   
   

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