Simple Green Smoothie
You can make this richer in flavor by using coconut water or nut milk in place of the water.I like using frozen bananas, but when I don't have them I'll use a fresh banana and then add an ice cube or two. And bananas with spots are the sweetest and preferred type for smoothies and other recipes that use bananas for their sweetness.Also, I'm a bit conservative on the lime juice, and add more than ½ tablespoon if needed after blending and tasting.This makes Makes 1 larger serving or two small servings.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Equipment
- High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 large banana with spots
- ½ tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 cup spinach leaves no stems
- 1 cup water as needed
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a high speed blender. Add most of the water and see if you need all of it once blending.
- Blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1452IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
