Glowing Green Smoothie
Servings: 2
This glowing green smoothie blends romaine and spinach with pear, apple, banana, lemon and a splash of coconut water for a light, crisp drink inspired by Kimberly Snyder's classic. Leaving the lemon pith on keeps it bright. It takes 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup spinach
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- ½ pear
- ½ apple
- ½ banana
- ½ lemon remove peel, but leave as much white pith as possible
- ¼ cup coconut water
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place the spinach, romaine, lemon and coconut water in a blender. Blend until no leafy chunks remain, adding a little water if needed.
- Add the pear, apple, banana and protein powder, if using. Blend until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Blender Tip: With a standard blender, tear the romaine and add it in batches so it breaks down fully. If you're shopping for a stronger one, see these smoothie blenders.
- Texture Tip: For a creamier smoothie, add more banana or a few chunks of avocado.
- Sweetener Swaps: Pears and apples vary in sweetness. If the smoothie tastes too tart, add a little maple syrup or another half banana.
- Make Ahead: For grab-and-blend mornings, chop the greens and fruit ahead and freeze them in freezer-safe bags.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 67mg, Potassium: 1154mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 28378IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 137mg, Iron: 4mg
