There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a warm morning sun and a delicious, refreshing smoothie to get your day started off right. As a busy mom, I’m always looking for ways to make family mornings easier and healthier, and this Healthy Green Smoothie For Family Mornings has become a staple in our household. It’s packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach and avocado, and takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for the kids. If you’re looking for more easy and healthy breakfast ideas, be sure to check out our Breakfast Smoothie Bowls recipe for inspiration.
Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen
Healthy Green Smoothie For Family Mornings
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Ingredients
1 cup frozen spinach
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut water
1 medium avocado
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Ice cubes (as needed)
Handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
1
Add the frozen spinach, frozen pineapple, unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened coconut water, and avocado to a high-powered blender.
2
Add the vanilla protein powder and chia seeds to the blender and blend until well combined.
3
Add ice cubes to the blender if you want a thicker consistency, and blend until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is the desired consistency.
4
Add the handful of fresh mint leaves to the blender if you’re using them, and blend until well combined.
5
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
