The Green Drink

Revitalize your day with "The Green Drink," a nutrient-packed green smoothie that’s as refreshing as it is nourishing. Loaded with superfoods like fresh spinach, kale, and cucumber, this smoothie is a powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants. The natural sweetness of a frozen banana and crisp green apple beautifully balances the zesty kick of fresh lemon juice, while a hint of parsley or cilantro adds a burst of vibrant flavor. Perfectly customizable, you can boost nutrition with chia seeds or add a touch of honey for a subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this creamy, ice-cold blend is an ideal morning pick-me-up, post-workout refuel, or a healthy snack on-the-go. Sip on this vibrant green smoothie for a refreshing way to nourish your body, one glass at a time! Keywords: green smoothie, healthy drink, easy smoothie recipe, nutrient-packed, refreshing beverage.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Kale leaves (stems removed)
• 1 medium Frozen banana
• 1 medium Green apple (cored and chopped)
• 1 medium Cucumber (peeled and sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Water
• 4 pieces Ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon Optional: Chia seeds
• 1 teaspoons Optional: Honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse all fresh produce thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Peel the banana and cucumber. Remove the core from the apple and chop it into small pieces for easier blending.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the spinach, kale, chopped apple, cucumber, banana, parsley or cilantro, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Pour in the water and add the ice cubes to the blender.

Step 5

For extra texture and nutrition, add chia seeds to the mixture. If you like your drink sweeter, add honey or maple syrup.

Step 6

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, and no chunks remain. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure an even blend.

Step 7

Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or lemon juice as desired.

Step 8

Pour into two glasses immediately and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	949 grams (949.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	356

Total Fat 5.60g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 89mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 78.60g	29%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 43.00g
Protein 9.40g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336mg	26%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1492mg	32%

*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: 12.5%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 78.1%