Ingredients
Scale
- 2 big handfuls spinach or spring mix
- 1 cup cucumber, roughly chopped
- 1 stalk celery (optional)
- 1 cup frozen berries or half a banana
- 1 to 1.5 cups cold water
- Ice (optional)
- Optional: chia seeds or ground flax for extra staying power
Instructions
- Blend the greens and water first for about 20 seconds.
- Add the cucumber, celery, berries, and any optional ingredients.
- Blend again until smooth.
Notes
Adjust the fruit quantity to control sweetness and keep it mostly greens to avoid excess sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green smoothie, weight loss, healthy smoothie, plant-based, nutritious