The Green Goddess Smoothie, featuring a harmonious blend of greens and plant-based ingredients, exemplifies the essence of nutritional synergy in a glass. This plant-based smoothie recipe is more than just a refreshing beverage; This powerful blend is crafted to provide your body with essential nutrients while promoting overall well-being. With unsweetened almond milk as its base, this smoothie offers a low-calorie yet creamy texture, enriched with a vegan protein powder to meet daily protein needs without animal products. Including fresh spinach, cucumber, parsley, and mint provides a vibrant green hue and refreshing taste. It supplies many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that aid detoxification, immune support, and digestion.

Adding half a ripe avocado provides healthy fats and fiber, which are suitable for your heart and help you feel full for longer. The cucumber adds a hydrating element to the smoothie, making it perfect for post-workout recovery or a hot day’s refreshment. Chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids that improve the smoothie’s nutrition, helping brain health and reducing inflammation. A little splash of lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor and aids in iron absorption from the leafy greens, making this smoothie a powerhouse of nutrients and incredibly customizable to taste preferences. This Green Goddess Smoothie is a testament to the power of greens. This makes the smoothie packed with nutrients and easily customizable to suit your taste preferences-plant-based ingredients, offering a delicious, healthful way to start the day or replenish after a workout.

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Elevate your wellness journey with this invigorating Green Protein Power Smoothie, blending the creamy richness of unsweetened almond milk with the nourishing punch of vegan protein powder. Fresh spinach, avocado, cucumber, parsley, and mint combine in a symphony of green goodness, while chia seeds add a delightful crunch. A squeeze of lemon juice and optional stevia offers a touch of brightness and sweetness, creating a refreshing elixir that's as satisfying as it is nutritious.

Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Diabetic Friendly Gluten Free Vegan

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Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1.5 oz vegan protein powder ((preferably unflavored or vanilla))
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• ¹⁄₂ ripe avocado
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• ¹⁄₄ cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 drop stevia (optional, for sweetness)
• ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

   Make sure all the ingredients are washed and prepared. Cut the cucumber into slices, halve the avocado and remove the pit, and squeeze fresh lemon juice.

2. Blend the Base

   In a blender, combine the almond milk, avocado, spinach, cucumber, parsley, chia seeds, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Adjust Consistency and Sweetness

   If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add a bit more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Taste the smoothie, and if you prefer it sweeter, add a little stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Blend again to mix well.

4. Serve

    In a blender, combine the almond milk, avocado, spinach, cucumber, parsley, chia seeds, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

5. Garnish

   Garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds or a few fresh parsley leaves for an extra touch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

Calories from Fat 135kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.99g24%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 200mg9%

Potassium 954mg28%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Dietary Fiber 11g44%

Sugars 3.99g

Protein 15g30%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

1. Nutritional Profile: This smoothie is rich in vitamins and minerals from the leafy greens, healthy fats from the avocado, and protein from the protein powder. Chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

2. Diabetic Considerations: The recipe is low in sugars and uses stevia as a sweetener, making it suitable for diabetics. However, individual carbohydrate needs and tolerances vary, so monitoring blood sugar levels is recommended.

3. Protein Powder Choice: Opt for a high-quality, low-carb vegan protein powder. If you're not strictly vegan, whey protein can also be used.

4. Flavor and Texture Adjustments:

   • If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk.
   • For added sweetness without sugar, consider a small amount of ripe banana.
   • Lemon juice can be adjusted for more or less tanginess.

5. Allergy-Friendly Adaptations: The recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be nut-free if you choose a nut-free milk alternative.

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