Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

Boost your GREENS intake the easy way! Fresh spinach, avocado, and sweet pineapple make for a super simple, totally delicious Pineapple Spinach Smoothie.

Course Drinks, Smoothies

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 2 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

¾ cup water (see note 1)
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks thawed
1 medium avocado ripe, halved and pitted (see note 2)
2 cups spinach (see note 3)
1/2 cup ice cubes

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In the bottom of a blender, add water, frozen pineapple chunks, avocado, spinach, and ice cubes (in that order). Blend until smooth.

Notes

Water: Or substitute your favorite milk or non-dairy beverage for the water. I love almond milk in mine.
Avocado: Looking for more protein? Use 1 cup Greek yogurt in place of the avocado.
Spinach: Or substitute fresh kale, Swiss chard, or escarole.
Yield: This recipe makes 2 servings, 8 ounces each.
Storage: Store any leftover smoothie covered in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours (the avocado may oxidize and change the color; to prevent this, cover the top of the smoothie with a thin layer of water, then stir to recombine before enjoying).
Customize: Change this smoothie as you see fit, keeping the proportions of liquids and solids. Use a different frozen fruit, change your greens to kale or Swiss chard, or add a spoonful of ground flax, protein powder, or hemp seeds.
High-powered blender: For the smoothest results, use a high-powered blender. The two major players are Blendtec and Vitamix, and both are great (I have a Blendtec at home but used a Vitamix in culinary school).

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