Green Smoothie

This easy apple spinach green smoothie with banana, coconut water, and fresh lime is my weekly go-to — refreshing, naturally sweet, and perfect for a quick breakfast.

Delicious Green Smoothie

If you’ve ever wanted a green smoothie that actually tastes good – fresh, lightly sweet, and not like a bowl of blended salad – this is the one I keep coming back to. Lately, I’ve been making it at least 2–3 times a week. It’s refreshing, blends up in minutes for a quick breakfast, and it’s packed with real, whole-food ingredients.

I’ve tested a lot of green smoothie combos over the years, and this apple spinach version just works. The lime brightens it, the banana and apple add natural sweetness, and the fresh herbs with a little ginger give it that extra something. It’s energizing, hydrating, and never heavy – exactly what I want in a morning smoothie.

Ingredients

I like to think of this smoothie in three parts — the base, the flavor boosters, and the liquid that ties it all together.

• The Fresh Base: Granny Smith apple, banana, baby spinach, and celery
  This is what gives the smoothie its body, natural sweetness, and that vibrant green color. The banana makes it creamy and sweet, while the apple and celery keep it fresh and light.
• The Flavor Boosters: fresh lime juice, mint, parsley, and ginger
  These are the small additions that make a big difference. The lime brightens everything, mint cools it down, parsley adds a clean herbal note, and ginger gives just a gentle kick.
• The Hydrating Liquid: coconut water
  This keeps the smoothie light and refreshing. It blends everything smoothly and adds subtle natural sweetness.

How To Make A Delicious Green Smoothie

Let’s keep this super simple, but trust me, the order you add everything really does make a difference.

1. Add the Liquid First. Pour the coconut water into your blender. This helps everything blend smoothly and prevents the greens from sticking.
2. Add the Remaining Ingredients. Add the chopped apple, celery, spinach, mint, parsley, banana, ginger, and squeeze in the fresh lime juice.
3. Blend Until Smooth. Blend on high until completely creamy and silky. If your blender needs help, you can blend the spinach and coconut water first, then add the rest.
   One little trick I use: I blend for a few seconds, stop, and then blend again. It really helps everything break down and makes the smoothie extra smooth and creamy.
4. Serve Immediately. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away for the freshest flavor and brightest color.

Serving Suggestions

I usually enjoy this:

• First thing in the morning as a light breakfast
• After a workout for hydration
• As a mid-afternoon reset instead of coffee

If you want to turn it into a more filling meal, you can:

• Add a scoop of protein powder
• Blend in chia seeds
• Pair it with whole-grain toast or nut butter

Storage Tips

Green smoothies are best fresh, I won’t pretend otherwise. However, if needed:

• Store in an airtight jar in the fridge, and fill the jar to the top to reduce air exposure
• Drink within 24 hours
• Shake well before drinking

The color may darken slightly due to oxidation, but it will still taste good.

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