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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Morning Green Smoothie

    Published: Nov 22, 2018 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 8 Comments

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    Two shots of the smoothie.

    A delicious and simple 5-ingredient sweet and tangy morning green smoothie that can easily be customized. Made with fresh spinach, tangy lime, and sweet banana, this smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or as an afternoon snack. Either way, this smoothie won't disappoint.

    Two glasses of morning green smoothie.

    Editor's note: This recipe was originally published on February 18, 2016. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious.

    This is a classic green smoothie with enough sweetness but a little tanginess from the lime. It's a great way to start the day. The chia seeds add a little boost of protein and fiber.

    And it's pretty easy to customize. Don't care for bananas? Use another fruit. Don't care for fruit? Use cauliflower or zucchini instead! Experiment (and keep experimenting) with various options until you have a few of your favorites on hand.

    Here are a few more reasons to enjoy a green smoothie:

    • Great way to add more servings of greens into your day.
    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Easy to prep and store for the week.
    • They taste delicious.
    • They can be extremely filling.
    • You'll never get bored as long as you keep experimenting with different ingredients.

    How to make the perfect morning green smoothie

    You'll need the following ingredients to get started:

    • Spinach
    • Banana, sliced
    • Almond milk
    • Water
    • Lime, juiced
    • Chia seeds
    • Medjool dates

    Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

    A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a morning green smoothie.

    Top tips and variations

    • Blend the greens first: If you don't have a high-speed blender, blend the greens and liquids first. This will lead to a smoothy, velvety smoothie after you add the remaining ingredients.
    • Freeze bananas: Bananas had natural sweetness and fiber to smoothies. I prefer to slice them up and freeze them in advance. That way they are cold and I don't have to worry about slicing them up in the morning.
    • Soak dates: If you're going to use dates, soak them beforehand, for about 30 minutes. You don't need to do this, just helps them blender smoother, and this step isn't needed at all if you have a high-speed blender.
    A glass of morning green smoothie.

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    Glasses of morning green smoothie

    Morning Green Smoothie

    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Total time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    A delicious and simple 5-ingredient sweet and tangy green smoothie that can easily be customized. Made with fresh spinach, tangy lime, and sweet banana, this smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or as an afternoon snack. Either way, this smoothie won’t disappoint.

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 banana, sliced
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ lime, juiced
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 2 Medjool dates, optional, for added sweetness
    • ice

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 192mg, Potassium: 595mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 2887IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 271mg, Iron: 2mg
    Course: Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    Comments

    1. Megan says

      May 31, 2019 at 9:16 am

      I've been making this smoothie for 2 months now and it's seriously the best. Thank you!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        June 06, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        So happy to hear, Megan!

        Reply
    2. Chilly says

      November 24, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Yummy!! I’ll try tomorrow morning thank you for sharing. I will hashtags to let you know how goes going.

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        November 26, 2018 at 9:37 am

        I hope you loved it, Chilly!

        Reply
    3. Sarah says

      February 21, 2018 at 8:42 am

      This is exactly what I needed! Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        November 26, 2018 at 9:39 am

        I hope you loved it! It's one of my favorite go-to smoothies.

        Reply
    4. Karla says

      February 21, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Im excited to try this!!! I have Stage 4 Breast Cancer Metastasized to my Bones and never have really eaten healthy! I love sugar! My weight is 191 and Im 5’3”.... I’d love to loose but Im low in energy. My Dr. said Im not allowed to exercise! Just walking.. when the weather warms up maybe. 🙁

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        November 26, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Hi Karla, I hope your treatment is going well. Wishing you healing and strength.

        Reply

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