Green sunshine smoothie
This green smoothie is like a burst of sunshine! Full of the goodness of spinach and frozen fruit, it uses banana (and optionally dates) to naturally sweeten it! Perfect for those who need to mind their refined sugar consumption or who are just looking for a vitamin-packed breakfast!
Servings: 2 meal-sized servings
Equipment
- Good-quality blender
Ingredients
- 1 ea banana, frozen (fair trade!)
- 1 cup spinach leaves, packed
- 1 cup frozen pineapple (fair trade!)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or other milk), or water *
- (optional) 1-2 ea medjool dates, pitted (fair trade!) **
Instructions
- If you're starting with fresh fruit, it's recommended to clean a cut the fruit, freeze it in a single layer and then bag it up for smoothie use. The frozen fruit really makes the consistency great (like a slushie or sorbet)!
- To make the smoothie, place all ingredients in the blender and blend until very smooth. If too thick, add a little more milk and blend further to reach the desired consistency. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
* Please note that if you don't use frozen fruit, you may not need to add liquid at all. Quick tip: The frozen fruit makes it pleasantly cold and almost like a milkshake, so I strongly recommend using at least one kind of frozen fruit! Alternatively, replace some or all of the milk with ice cubes to imitate the slushiness of the frozen fruit.
** If your fruit is less ripe, it may be sour enough that you'll want the dates for sweetness. However, if your fruit is sweet and ripe, you can skip the dates. Quick tip: If your dates are a bit firm, simply soak them in hot water for about 5 minutes before adding to the blender and they will soften right up!