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Green Smoothie Avocado Cucumber: The Ultimate Healthy Recipe

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A vibrant and nutritious green smoothie packed with spinach, kale, avocado, and fruits. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or healthy boost!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup spinach, tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup kale, stems removed
  • 1/2 medium avocado, pitted
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled (optional, but recommended for smoother texture)
  • 1/2 green apple, cored
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 inch ginger, peeled
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
  • Optional: 1 scoop protein powder (whey, plant-based, etc.)
  • Optional: A few drops of stevia or a drizzle of honey/maple syrup for extra sweetness

Instructions

  1. Wash the greens thoroughly: Rinse the spinach and kale under cold running water. Pat dry.
  2. Prepare the avocado: Scoop out the flesh of the avocado.
  3. Prepare the cucumber: Peel (optional) and slice the cucumber.
  4. Prepare the green apple: Core and cut the green apple into chunks.
  5. Measure out the frozen fruit: Have frozen mango and pineapple chunks ready.
  6. Gather the remaining ingredients: Measure out chia seeds, flaxseed meal, lemon juice, and chopped ginger.
  7. Add liquids to the blender: Pour almond milk and water into the blender.
  8. Add the greens: Add spinach and kale to the blender.
  9. Add remaining ingredients: Add avocado, cucumber, green apple, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, lemon juice, and ginger to the blender.
  10. Blend on low speed: Start on low for 15-20 seconds.
  11. Increase speed to high: Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Adjust liquid for desired consistency.
  12. Check consistency and taste: Blend longer if needed. Add sweetener if desired.
  13. Add protein powder (optional): Blend until incorporated.
  14. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. Garnish as desired.
  15. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking. Freeze in ice cube trays for later use.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness: Use more fruit, honey/maple syrup, or stevia.
  • Add more greens: Boost nutrition with more spinach, kale, or other greens.
  • Add healthy fats: Include nuts, seeds, or nut butter.
  • Add spices: Experiment with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, or nutmeg.
  • Use different liquids: Try coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, juice, or green tea.
  • Make it a meal replacement: Add protein powder, oats, or Greek yogurt.
  • Customize with superfoods: Add spirulina, maca powder, or goji berries.
  • For a thicker smoothie: Use more frozen fruit or ice. Add nut butter or Greek yogurt.
  • For a thinner smoothie: Add more liquid.
  • If you don’t have frozen fruit: Use fresh fruit and add ice.
  • If you don’t have chia seeds or flaxseed meal: Omit, but they add fiber and nutrients.
  • If you don’t have lemon juice: Use lime juice.
  • If you don’t have ginger: Omit, but it adds a nice zing.

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