Leafy greens, healthy fats, and a sweet sour balance of berries and lemon? Trust me, it is good. The only way to make it better would be a scoop of protein powder or some Greek yogurt, but hey, this is a vegan smoothie so we won’t go there. This not a very sweet smoothie, so if you like sweet, maybe add some sugar or other fruit. No skin off my nose.
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup fresh or frozen berries
1 peeled lemon
1 ripe avocado (remove skin and pit of course.)
1 cup crushes ice
1/2 cup water
Place ingredients in a blender or container safe for an immersion blender. Blend on whip setting until smooth. You may wish to add more liquid if you like the consistency less thick. As it is, this smoothie may not have much protein, but it is also not very carb heavy if you stick to berries and don’t add sweetener.
Avocado is great for making any blended drink smooth and rich feeling without adding a bunch of sugar. The fat in avocado will also keep you satiated for much longer. This one is a hit with my kids like our other smoothies, so if you are looking to get more greens in your kids, and keep them full, think spinach and avocado.