American · Breakfast · Snack
Green Smoothie
A bright, creamy blend of baby spinach, frozen banana, mango and a squeeze of lime, naturally sweet with no added sugar. It takes about five minutes and makes a refreshing breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- No cooking
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Fat 20% · Protein 9%
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Ingredients
For 2 servings- 2 packed cups60 gBaby spinach
- 1 large130 gBanana, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup140 gFrozen mango chunks
- 1 cup240 gUnsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup120 gCold water
- 1 tbsp7 gGround flaxseed
- 1 tbsp15 gLime juice
- 1 small piece (1 cm)5 gFresh ginger, peeled (optional)
Steps
- 1
Pour the almond milk and cold water into the blender jug.
- 2
Add the spinach and blend on high for about 30 seconds until no leafy pieces remain.
- 3
Add the frozen banana, frozen mango, ground flaxseed, lime juice and ginger, if using.
- 4
Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until thick and completely smooth.
- 5
Taste and add a splash more water if you prefer it thinner, then blend briefly again.
- 6
Pour into two glasses and serve straight away.
Swaps, storage and make-ahead
Swaps
- Use unsweetened oat milk instead of almond milk for a nut-free version, choosing one labelled gluten-free if you need it to stay gluten-free.
- Swap the frozen mango for frozen pineapple chunks for a tangier flavour.
- Replace the baby spinach with the same amount of baby kale, stems removed, for a slightly earthier taste.
- Use chia seeds instead of ground flaxseed, blending a little longer so they break down.
Storage
This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, as it separates and the colour dulls on standing. If needed, keep leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Make ahead
Pack the spinach, frozen banana, mango, flaxseed and ginger into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months, then tip into the blender with the almond milk, water and lime juice when ready.
Nutrition values are for the recipe as written.
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Allergens and nutrition
Contains: Tree nuts
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Full nutrition
| Per serving (356 g) | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.4 g | 8 g |
| of which sugars | 17.8 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 1 g |
| of which saturated | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 28 mg |
Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central data and may differ from what you cook.
