The Green Smoothie Formula I Actually Use
5 min Serves 1
I've tried a lot of green smoothies. Most of them taste like a field. This one actually tastes good, and I've been making some version of it basically every morning for two years. It's a formula more than a fixed recipe — swap things based on what you have.
The Formula
1 cup liquid + 1 big handful greens + 1–2 cups frozen fruit + 1 booster + sweetener if needed
My Go-To Version
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water)
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen mango
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1
Add the liquid first, then the greens, then everything else.
- 2
Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.
- 3
Taste and add a little honey or another piece of fruit if you want it sweeter.
- 4
Drink immediately or pour into a jar and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
Booster Ideas
- Protein: a scoop of protein powder, Greek yogurt, or hemp seeds
- Healthy fat: almond butter, avocado, or a tablespoon of chia seeds
- Anti-inflammatory: a thumb of fresh ginger or ½ tsp turmeric
- Fibre: a tablespoon of ground flaxseed
Notes
Frozen banana is the key to that creamy, thick texture without needing ice. Peel and freeze overripe bananas in a zip-lock bag and you'll always have them on hand.