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Green Smoothie

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Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed, rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 ripe banana fresh or frozen
  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups liquid water, coconut water, almond milk, or oat milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice optional, for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed optional, for fiber and omega-3s
  • Ice a handful if using fresh fruit and you want it colder
  • Pinch of sea salt optional, to enhance flavor

Method
 

  1. Load the liquid first. Add water or milk to the blender base so blades catch everything easily.
  2. Add the spinach. Pack in the 2 cups. This blends smoother when it's closer to the blades.
  3. Drop in fruit. Add frozen mango and the banana. Frozen fruit makes it thick and frosty.
  4. Boost smartly. Add lime/lemon juice, chia or flax, a pinch of salt, and ice if needed.
  5. Blend until silky. Start low, ramp to high for 30–45 seconds. You want zero leafy flecks and a creamy texture.
  6. Taste and tweak. Too thick? Add a splash more liquid. Not sweet enough? Another few mango chunks or half a banana.
  7. Pour and serve. Drink immediately for the best flavor and texture. Garnish with a lime wedge if you're feeling fancy.