Green Apple Smoothie with Spinach
Sour apple flavor is a classic treat to enjoy any time of day. With this simple green apple smoothie recipe, you can start your morning with a tart treat. Combine fresh green apples with a handful of healthy fruits and vegetables to create this delicious and creamy drink that tastes more like a decadent treat than a nutrient-filled breakfast.
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What Do I Need to Make a Green Apple Smoothie?
You'll love the short list of ingredients in this simple smoothie recipe. And the best part is that you can easily customize your blended drink to suit your flavor preferences. To make this sweet-and-sour smoothie, you'll need the following:
- Green apple
- Fresh baby spinach
- Banana
- Water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon juice
- Ground ginger
- Chia Seeds
How Do I Make a Green Apple Smoothie?
Making your fresh apple smoothie at home couldn't be easier! Grab your blender and follow these two simple steps to prepare your frozen drink.
Step One: Blend the Smoothie
Add green apple, baby spinach leaves, banana, water, ice cubes, lemon juice, and ground ginger to the pitcher of your blender. Blend all the ingredients until the ice is finely chopped and the drink is smooth and creamy. Add more water, if needed, to thin the smooth and reach your desired consistency.
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Step Two: Add the Chia Seeds
Add the chia seeds to the smoothie and stir to mix. Pour the smooth into a glass and enjoy.
How Do You Store a Green Apple Smoothie?
This drink is best when it's enjoyed right after you blend it. But if you want to make your smoothie ahead of time, you can blend the ingredients and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Green Apple Smoothie Recipe Ideas
Smoothies are the perfect breakfast food because they're so simple to prepare! And they're also simple to customize. Try these recipe ideas as you blend up your frozen drink to create a delicious and healthy treat to start your day.
- Use frozen fruit. The easiest way to thicken your homemade smoothie is with frozen fruit. Try using frozen bananas or green apple pieces to add flavor and thickness to your drink without ice.
- Add some dairy. Dairy can thicken your smoothie and add calcium. Try blending in some low-fat milk or yogurt in place of water. Or use your favorite dairy-free milk substitute, like almond or coconut milk.
- Use different apple varieties. Green apples are a great way to add tartness to your smoothie. But you can use any type of apple with this recipe. Yellow or golden red apples add a slight sweetness to the drink.
- Add some protein powder. Turn your smoothie into a complete meal by adding protein to the mix. Toss in your favorite unflavored protein powder to boost your smoothie's nutrients.
- Use apple juice. Replace the water in the recipe with apple juice to give your smoothie even more apple flavor. You can keep the sugar count low with this replacement by using sugar-free or no-sugar-added juice.
- Add some sweetener. Since this smoothie recipe uses sweet fruits like apples and bananas, you don't have to add any additional sweeteners. But if you want your smoothie to be slightly sweeter, try adding a small amount of honey, maple syrup, or agave to sweeten it up.
What Fruits Go with Green Apple?
Mixing in more fruits and veggies is another simple way of customizing your smoothie recipe. But not all flavors pair well with green apples' sweet and sour taste! Try adding these fruits and vegetables to your smoothie to complement the green apple flavor:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Avocado
- Kale
- Pineapple
- Orange
- Mango
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
Do You Peel Apples for Smoothies?
Prepping your fruits and vegetables is the hardest part of making your home smoothies. So, if you're wondering how to prep your apples for this recipe, you can go two different ways.
- Leave the peel on. Your green apple's peel has tons of fiber and nutrients, so leaving it on is a great way to ensure your smoothie is packed full of vitamins. On top of adding nutrients to your drink, keeping the peel on helps cut down on the prep work you need to do before blending your smoothie. But remember that you'll need a high-powered blender to thoroughly blend your apple peel to get a smooth and creamy drink.
- Peel the apple. If you're afraid that your blender won't be able to handle the tough peel on your green apples, it's a good idea to peel the apples before adding them to your smoothie. While you will be removing some additional nutrients, the flesh of the apple is still packed with essential vitamins.
Green Apple Smoothie with Spinach
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 green apple cored and sliced (skin on)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ medium banana
- ½ cup water
- 5 ice cubes
- Juice from ½ a medium lemon about 1 tablespoon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the chia seeds to a blender.
- Blend on high power or your blender’s smoothie setting until you achieve a smooth consistency. Additional water can be added for a thinner consistency.
- Add chia seeds and enjoy.
Notes
Smoothies should be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
The recipe can be multiplied to yield additional smoothies.
