Description
A simple, vibrant, and sweet vegan green smoothie made with just three core ingredients: fresh spinach, sweet pineapple, and water or plant milk. It offers a nutrient-dense breakfast or snack without the bitter taste of traditional green smoothies.
Ingredients
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach (about 60g)
- 1 cup sweet pineapple chunks (about 150g, fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water or unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat, or coconut water)
- Optional: ¼ medium avocado
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: 1 small piece fresh ginger (about 5g)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
- Optional: ½ cup ice cubes (if using fresh pineapple)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Peel, core, and chop fresh pineapple into chunks if using fresh. Wash spinach thoroughly.
- Add liquids first: Pour water or plant milk into the blender base. Add lemon juice and ginger if using.
- Add spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach. It will wilt and blend down quickly.
- Add pineapple: Add pineapple chunks on top. Add avocado or seeds if using.
- Blend: Start on low speed, gradually increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth with no visible green bits.
- Adjust consistency: Taste and adjust. Add more liquid if too thick, or ice/frozen fruit if too thin.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a glass and drink right away to prevent oxidation and separation.
Notes
For the best texture, use frozen pineapple to make the smoothie thick and icy without watering it down with ice. Always add liquids to the blender first to help create a vortex and prevent the spinach from getting stuck. Drink immediately to prevent oxidation, which can turn the smoothie brown. If meal prepping, freeze the spinach and pineapple in portions rather than blending ahead.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
Keywords: vegan smoothie, green detox smoothie, healthy breakfast, 3 ingredient recipe, spinach pineapple smoothie, gluten free, dairy free, quick breakfast