Banana & Spinach Energy Smoothie.

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Banana & Spinach Energy Smoothie.

The Green Glow Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Base: 2 cups baby spinach (fresh)

  • Fruit: 2 large ripe bananas (frozen slices work best for a creamy texture)

  • Liquid: 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred dairy/non-dairy milk)

  • Creaminess: ½ cup Greek yogurt or silken tofu

  • Boost: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds

  • Topping: 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or hemp hearts (as seen in the photo)

  • Sweetener (Optional): 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if your bananas aren’t quite ripe enough.

Instructions

  1. Layer the Liquid: Pour the milk into your blender first. Adding liquids before solids helps the blades move freely and prevents the motor from stalling.

  2. Add the Greens: Add the fresh spinach. Blend on high for 30 seconds until the greens are completely liquefied. This ensures you don’t end up with leafy “bits” in your straw.

  3. Incorporate Solids: Add the banana slices, yogurt, and your choice of seeds.

  4. Blend until Smooth: Pulse a few times, then blend on high speed for about 45–60 seconds until the mixture is velvety and consistent.

  5. Serve and Garnish: Pour into two glasses. Slice a fresh banana into rounds and notch them onto the rim of the glass. Sprinkle the toasted seeds over the center.

  6. Enjoy: Serve immediately with a reusable straw for the best experience!

Pro Tip: If you want an even colder, thicker “smoothie bowl” consistency, reduce the milk to 1 cup and use strictly frozen fruit.

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