Description
A refreshing detox smoothie with pineapple, banana, ginger, and Greek yogurt, perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 60 g)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 165 g)
- 1 medium banana, sliced (about 118 g)
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt (about 245 g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (about 12 g)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled (about 2 g)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon / 15 ml)
- 1 cup coconut water (240 ml) or plain water
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, about 7 g)
- 4β6 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the spinach and prepare the other produce: slice the banana, peel and chop the ginger, and juice half a lemon.
- Combine spinach, pineapple, banana, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, ginger, lemon juice, and coconut water in a blender jar.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste if desired.
- Blend on low to combine, then ramp to high for 30β45 seconds until smooth. Add ice if you prefer a chilled texture and pulse briefly.
- Check texture; add more water if too thick or more ice if too thin.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
For best nutrient retention and flavor, consume immediately. If prepping ahead, add a splash of water and re-blend before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40.6g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13.3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg