Our Berry Green Smoothie recipe blends the fresh green flavors of spinach and avocado with the fruitiness of banana and sweet-tart blueberries. Easy to make with a lot of flexibility in ingredients, smoothies are a great way to boost your vegetable and fruit intake and smooth the way to a great day!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened non-dairy alternative

  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale

  • 2 cups blueberries, frozen

  • 1 banana, fresh or frozen

  • 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

  • Optional: 1-2 Tbsp nuts or nut butter

Instructions

  1. Wash spinach and dry.  Prep banana and avocado by peeling and cutting into large chunks.
  2. Place milk and spinach in blender and blend on low until completely broken down.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. Enjoy immediately!

*Chef’s Tip: For a thinner smoothie add bit more milk. For a thicker smoothie add a few ice cubes until you reach desired consistency.

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