Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use plant-based for vegan)
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds
Zest and juice of half a lemon
Handful of fresh spinach or baby greens (optional)
Instructions
1-Prep the lemon: Grate lemon zest, set aside, then juice the lemon, removing seeds.
2-Layer the blender: Pour almond milk, add Greek yogurt, frozen banana, blueberries, flax seeds, spinach, lemon juice and zest.
3-Blend until creamy: Blend on high until smooth; add a splash of almond milk if too thick.
4-Taste and adjust: Taste and add honey or maple syrup if sweeter, then blend again.
5-Pour and enjoy: Pour into a glass, garnish with extra flax seeds or zest, serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🥄 No yogurt on hand? Swap in extra banana or a scoop of silken tofu for the same creamy texture.
🥬 Want more greens? Double the spinach or try baby kale for a bolder, nutrient-packed bite.
🧊 Love it frosty? Toss in a few ice cubes before blending for an extra-thick, chilled smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies, Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 14 ounces)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg