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
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust thickness with more plant milk if needed.
- 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.
- 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.