Green Summer Smoothie

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Get your greens in with this delicious healthy green smoothie recipe made with mango, pineapple, ginger, avocado for creaminess and a dose of heart-healthy fats and spinach for nutrition. Vegan and dairy free for the ultimate breakfast on the go or refreshing snack. Originally posted on AmbitiousKitchen.com

What you’ll need:

  • frozen pineapple: did you know that pineapple is great for digestion? It contains an enzyme called bromelain which helps fight inflammation in the gut and body.

  • frozen mango: instead of frozen mango you can feel free to use 1 frozen banana.

  • ripe avocado: if you like your smoothies extra creamy, avocado is a great add-in. Not only does it help enhance the color of this green smoothie but it also provides healthy fats, potassium, fiber and plenty of B vitamins.

  • fresh ginger: Be sure to use fresh ginger (not powdered) and if you don’t have a high powered blender, I recommend grating the ginger ensure even blending.

  • organic spinach

  • almond milk (or milk of choice): feel free to use any milk you’d like. Almond milk tends to have a neutral taste in smoothies, coconut milk will add a more tropical and creamy flavor, and regular milk will add a boost of protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

  • ½ cup frozen mango chunks

  • 1/2 medium ripe avocado

  • 1 inch knob of ginger, peeled

  • 2 cups organic spinach

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as necessary

  • Optional: 1 tbsp hemp seeds or flaxseed meal

Instructions

  1. In a large high-powered blender, add in all ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more milk to thin the smoothie and blend again. Serves 1.

Victoria Rosales