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Getting your daily greens in shouldn’t feel like a chore. This recipe turns a hearty serving of spinach into a vibrant smoothie with the refreshing flavors of ginger, lime, and mint. The avocado’s subtle taste blends in, adding rich creaminess and texture. For an extra boost of omega-3s, sprinkle sesame or hemp seeds on top.

Easy Greens Smoothie

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Course Breakfast
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium banana peeled, cut into pieces, and frozen
  • 4 small ice cubes
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • One (1-inch) piece fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
  • One (½-inch-thick) piece of lime peel and all
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach or tender spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey optional
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds or hemp seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • In the following order, layer the banana, ice cubes, milk, avocado, ginger, lime, spinach, mint, and honey (if using) in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • To serve, divide between two glasses and sprinkle with sesame or hemp seeds, if using.

Notes

Credit: The Brain Health Kitchen by Annie Fenn