Description

A quick, kid-friendly green apple spinach smoothie packed with nutrients, perfect for busy back-to-school days. This refreshing smoothie balances tartness and sweetness for a healthy energy boost.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium green apple (about 150g), preferably Granny Smith, cored and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 60g)
1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
½ cup Greek yogurt (120g), plain or vanilla
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240ml)
1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Wash the spinach and green apple thoroughly. Core the apple and chop into roughly 1-inch pieces. Leave the skin on for extra fiber. Peel and slice the banana. Measure out yogurt, milk, and any extras.
Place apple chunks, spinach, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, and honey (if using) into a high-speed blender. Add chia seeds if desired.
Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until smooth and creamy with no visible chunks, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed. If too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend again.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately with a reusable straw.

Notes

Use fresh baby spinach for mild flavor and smooth texture; frozen spinach can be used if thawed and drained. For a creamier smoothie, freeze the banana before blending. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup as needed. To prep ahead, blend all except banana and chia seeds, adding those just before serving. Add protein powder or nut butter for a more filling snack or meal replacement.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (half of the
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 70
Fat: 2
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 5
Protein: 7

Keywords: green apple smoothie, spinach smoothie, healthy smoothie, back to school drink, kid-friendly smoothie, quick smoothie, nutritious drink