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
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.