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Lemon Ginger Spinach Banana Smoothie

You can save time and money by turning your kitchen into the neighborhood juice bar with this light and refreshing spinach ginger banana smoothie. If it wasn't green you wouldn't be able to tell it had veggies in it! It's super easy, healthy and can be prepped in freezer bags for a 1 minute breakfast. 
Course Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine American, Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 large glass
Calories 234kcal
Author Rachael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ banana 45 grams fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk alternative 236 grams
  • 1 inch ginger grated or sliced thin (16 grams)
  • 1 cup spinach large handful 55 grams
  • 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar 14 grams
  • 1 teaspoon honey raw 20 grams
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 3 cubes ice cubes

Instructions

  • Prep the ginger & juice the lemon: Remove the ginger skin with a spoon or knife and thinly slice or mince the ginger. The juice the lemon.
  • Blend: Place all the ingredients into the blender and blend until there is a smooth consistency. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Want to use a whole lemon? If you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix, you can cut off the bitter skin of the lemon (like you would an orange) and toss in the flesh of the lemon instead of juicing it. 
  • Apple cider vinegar substitute: you can substitute for the same amount of lemon juice but it won't have as much of a tart flavor.
  • Want more sweet or less sugar? The sweetness of the smoothie comes from the honey & banana. The riper the banana the more sugar the banana contains and the sweeter the smoothie will be. The honey can be omitted, especially if the banana is extra ripe or you don't want the smoothie to be as sweet. On the other hand, if you want more sweetness you can add more honey and/or banana.
  • Spinach substitute: you can swap spinach for kale or other greens but the smoothie may taste more "green".
  • Optional add-ins: Add your favorite collagen peptides or a plant based protein but know that protein powders can greatly impact the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 3355IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 3mg