🥑🍌 Creamy Green Smoothie Recipe (Full Version)
🥣 Ingredients
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1 ripe banana (sliced) 🍌
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½ avocado (cubed) 🥑
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20–25 almonds (a handful) 🥜
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1 small cup fresh spinach (or 2 handfuls) 🌿
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1 tbsp honey 🍯 (optional, adjust to taste)
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1 cup milk (almond, cow’s, soy — your choice) 🥛
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½ cup cold water 💧
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Optional: dash of vanilla or pinch of cinnamon 🤎
🧃 Instructions
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Add banana, avocado, spinach, and almonds to a blender.
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Pour in the milk and cold water.
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Add honey + optional vanilla or cinnamon.
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Blend on high speed until smooth, thick & creamy.
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Pour into a tall glass and enjoy chilled! 💚🥤
⏱ Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: None (no cooking needed!)
📌 Nutrition (Approx.)
Per 1 glass:
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Calories: 380–420
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Protein: 7–9g
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Fiber: 8–10g
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Healthy fats: High (heart-healthy!)
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Sugar: Natural only
💚 Health Benefits
✔ Boosts energy
✔ Great for glowing skin
✔ Full of fiber → keeps you full longer
✔ Supports weight loss & digestion
✔ Healthy fats from avocado + almonds
✔ Spinach adds iron & vitamins
❓ Q/A Section
Q1: Can I make this smoothie without banana?
Yes! Replace with mango, apple, or ½ cup pineapple for sweetness.
Q2: Can I prepare this smoothie ahead of time?
Best consumed fresh, but you can store it up to 12 hours in the fridge in an airtight jar.
Q3: Is this smoothie good for weight loss?
Yes, replace breakfast with this. It keeps you full for 3–4 hours due to fiber + healthy fats.
Q4: Can I use water instead of milk?
Yes, but it will be less creamy.
Q5: Can diabetics drink this?
Use no honey + replace banana with green apple or berries.
(always check with a doctor for personalized advice)
Q6: Can I add protein powder?
Absolutely! Vanilla or unflavored protein works great.
Q7: What if I don’t have almonds?
Use walnuts, cashews, or skip nuts completely.
🌟 Pro Tip Variations
1. Weight Loss Version
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No honey
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Use almond milk
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Add 1 tbsp chia seeds
2. High-Protein Version
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Add 1 scoop protein powder
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Add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
3. Extra Creamy Version
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Use full-fat milk
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Add ½ more avocado