Description
A nutritious and delicious Immune Boosting Sweet Green Smoothie packed with fresh spinach, banana, green apple, and Greek yogurt, sweetened naturally with honey and enhanced with chia seeds and lemon juice. This smoothie offers a refreshing way to support your immune system with vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 1 cup fresh spinach (washed)
Fruits
- 1 ripe banana (peeled)
- 1 green apple (washed and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Dairy and Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Add-ins and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup water or coconut water
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash the spinach and green apple thoroughly, peel the banana, and measure out the fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, honey, chia seeds, and your choice of water or coconut water to have everything ready for blending.
- Blend the Greens and Liquids: Add the spinach, fresh lemon juice, and water or coconut water to the blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and the greens are fully liquefied with no leafy chunks remaining.
- Add Fruits and Creamy Elements: Add the ripe banana, sliced green apple, Greek yogurt, honey, and chia seeds to the blender. Blend again until the smoothie is silky, evenly combined, and has a luscious green swirl.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired, or increase tartness with additional lemon juice. Blend briefly again to incorporate any adjustments.
- Serve Immediately: Pour your immune boosting sweet green smoothie into your favorite glass or jar and enjoy fresh to maximize nutritional benefits and vibrant flavor.
Notes
- Use coconut water for a naturally sweeter and electrolyte-rich base.
- Adjust liquid quantity if you prefer a thicker or thinner smoothie.
- For added protein, consider adding a scoop of protein powder.
- Consume immediately for best taste and nutrient retention.
- Optional: Add ice cubes during blending for a chilled smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: immune boosting, green smoothie, healthy smoothie, spinach smoothie, banana smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, chia seeds, natural sweetener
