Description
A quick and nutritious 2 Minute Green Smoothie packed with avocado, spinach, fruit, and superfood boosters. Perfect for busy mornings, this smoothie can be prepped in advance by freezing all ingredients for convenience and long-lasting freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 small to medium avocado, peeled
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or 1/2 cup frozen spinach)
- 1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
- 1/4 cup frozen mango or pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon raw hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened nut milk, plus more if needed to thin
For Serving
- Frozen or fresh berries
- Granola
Instructions
- Prepare Freezer Bag: Fill a sandwich-size freezer bag with avocado, spinach, banana, mango, hemp seeds, maca powder, and protein powder if using. Seal the bag tightly and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months to keep ingredients fresh and ready to use.
- Blend Smoothie: When ready to serve, add the entire contents of the smoothie bag to a blender along with 1 cup of unsweetened nut milk. Blend until smooth, adding more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and top with frozen or fresh berries and granola for added texture and flavor. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Freezing the smoothie ingredients in advance saves time on busy mornings and keeps produce fresh for months.
- You can omit the banana or protein powder based on preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust the milk quantity to control the smoothie thickness.
- For a sweeter smoothie, add a bit of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Use any type of unsweetened nut milk such as almond, cashew, or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 770 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 465 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
