Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this refreshing green digestion smoothie, packed with nutrient-rich ingredients that support gut health and boost energy. Blend spinach, kale, apple, ginger, and probiotics for a delicious, vibrant drink you’ll want to sip all day long.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup chopped kale
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
Fruits:
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 avocado
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut or almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger juice
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Gather all fresh, verdant ingredients and rinse thoroughly to ensure cleanliness.
- Tear kale and spinach leaves into smaller pieces to facilitate smoother blending and optimize nutrient release.
- Slice banana and pineapple into chunky segments to help break down fibers more efficiently during mixing.
- Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop out soft flesh for creamy texture enhancement.
- Transfer chopped fruits, leafy greens, avocado, protein powder, and ginger juice into high-powered blender container.
- Stream coconut or almond milk gradually into blender to control liquid consistency.
- Activate blender and pulse initially to break down larger ingredients, then switch to high-speed setting.
- Blend continuously for 45-60 seconds until mixture achieves silky, uniform texture without visible chunks.
- Evaluate smoothie’s thickness, adding small increments of milk if too dense and requiring further liquification.
- Pour vibrant green concoction into chilled glass, allowing slight foam formation at surface.
- Sprinkle hemp seeds across top for decorative garnish and supplementary nutritional boost.
- Serve immediately to preserve maximum freshness and nutritional potency.
Notes
- Choose fresh, organic greens for maximum nutrient density and vibrant green color.
- Freeze ripe bananas and pineapple chunks beforehand to create a thicker, creamier smoothie texture without additional ice.
- Swap protein powder with plant-based alternatives like spirulina or hemp protein for enhanced nutrition and dietary flexibility.
- Store extra smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, giving it a quick stir before consuming to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg