Description
This nutritious smoothie blends ripe banana, earthy carrots, and fresh spinach for a vibrant drink. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, it’s customizable and packed with vitamins, making it a delicious and healthy choice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup of almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Wash and Peel the Carrots: Start by washing the carrots thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Once clean, peel the carrots using a vegetable peeler.
- Chop the Carrots: After peeling, chop the carrots into small pieces (about 1-inch in size) for easier blending.
- Slice the Banana: Slice the ripe banana into rounds, ensuring it has some brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Prepare the Spinach: Rinse fresh spinach under cold water to remove any grit, then shake off excess water. If using pre-washed spinach, skip this step.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the almond milk, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and ground ginger.
- Add Ingredients to the Blender: In your blender, add the chopped carrots, sliced banana, and fresh spinach.
- Pour in the Almond Milk: Add the almond milk to help blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Add Sweetener and Extras: If desired, add honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and ground ginger.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add more almond milk and blend again. For a colder smoothie, add ice cubes and blend until crushed.
- Taste the Smoothie: Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
- Blend Again if Necessary: Blend again if you’ve added any additional ingredients.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into glasses, using a strainer if desired.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds or a slice of banana for visual appeal.
- Enjoy Immediately: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, so grab a straw or spoon and dig in!
- Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Freezing for Later: For advance preparation, consider freezing portions of the smoothie for later use.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the smoothie by adding other fruits or vegetables, such as berries or kale.
- Adjust the sweetness and spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes