Green Moon

Embark on a refreshing wellness journey with the vibrant "Green Moon" smoothie—a nutrient-packed green drink that’s as delicious as it is energizing. Brimming with the goodness of fresh spinach, sweet banana, crisp green apple, and a splash of zesty lime juice, this smoothie offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Chia seeds provide an omega-3 boost, while fresh mint leaves add a cool, aromatic twist. Blended with unsweetened almond milk and ice cubes for a frothy, creamy consistency, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal on-the-go breakfast or post-workout snack. Customize the sweetness with a hint of honey or maple syrup, or garnish it with lime and mint for an elegant finish. Perfect for health-conscious individuals, this smoothie is a simple yet nutrient-dense addition to your routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 green apple (cored and chopped)
• 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 6 cubes ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all ingredients: rinse the spinach and mint leaves, peel the banana, and core and chop the green apple.

Step 2

In a high-powered blender, add the spinach, banana, green apple, almond milk, chia seeds, mint leaves, and lime juice.

Step 3

Add in the ice cubes for a chilled and frothy texture.

Step 4

Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.

Step 5

Taste the smoothie and, if desired, add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness. Blend again briefly to incorporate.

Step 6

Pour the Green Moon smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Step 7

Optional: Garnish with a small mint leaf or a lime wedge for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	858.7 grams (858.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	306

Total Fat 8.30g	11%
Saturated Fat 0.90g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 270mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 56.70g	21%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 30.70g
Protein 7.10g	14%

Vitamin D 132IU	659%
Calcium 777mg	60%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 733mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 68.7%