Glow Green Smoothie

Smoothies are a simple, refreshing way to nourish your body and boost your intake of greens. While they’re often enjoyed at breakfast, I personally love them in the afternoon. They leave me feeling energised, satisfied, and beautifully refreshed, while offering a hydrating alternative to plain water.

Nutrition Highlights

• Spinach provides iron, folate, and vitamin K
• Mango and banana offer vitamin C and potassium
• Chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids and fibre
• Almond butter contributes healthy fats and vitamin E

This recipe makes 1 serve.

Ingredients

• 1 frozen or fresh banana
• 1/2 cup frozen mango or pineapple
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup unsweetened plant milk ie. soy or almond milk
• 1/2 cup ice (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Adjust thickness with more plant milk if needed.
3. To boost the protein content choose soy milk as it is naturally high in protein, or opt for a high protein almond milk. Alternatively, before blending add 1-2 tbsp vanilla or an unflavoured plant protein powder.
4. Easy variations on flavour include adding 1 tbsp cacao powder for a richer chocolate flavour, swapping mango for frozen mixed berries for an antioxidant boost, or, my favourite, which is using coconut milk and pineapple for a delicious tropical pina colada style smoothie.