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Sour Green Apple Spinach Smoothie

This sour green apple smoothie is a deliciously tart and surprisingly refreshing beverage. This tangy smoothie is packed with fresh apple and dairy-free yogurt for a zesty punch.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 smoothies
Calories 247kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, core removed
  • 2 large bananas, peeled
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
  • ½ cup vegan yogurt (optional)
  • 1 to 2 cups ice crushed
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Slice the apple and banana and place them in a blender. Add the protein powder, yogurt, and spinach to the blender. Blend on low until broken down. Scrape down the sides of the blender jar and blend again, gradually increasing speed until smooth.
    Ingredients like apple slices and spinach are in a blender jar.
  • Add 1 cup of ice and blend on low until most broken down. Gradually increase speed until it gets smooth.
    Ice is in a blender jar along with a green smoothie mixture.
  • Take a taste test. If you're happy with the consistency, coldness, and sweetness, then you're done. To make it thicker, add a second cup of ice and blend on low, gradually increasing speed to make it smooth. To make it sweeter, add a bit more protein powder or some maple syrup.
  • Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy!
    A blender is pouring a smoothie mixture into a tall glass. There are bananas in the background and a cutting board with apples on it.

Notes

Optional additions:

  • A squeeze of lemon juice adds extra sourness to the smoothie.
  • Add some frozen berries or mango chunks to the smoothie for an extra burst of flavor and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1554IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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