Green Smoothie

Green smoothie with spinach, cucumber, celery, banana and pineapple.

A protein-rich green smoothie with spinach, cucumber, celery, banana, and pineapple — fresh, filling, and easy to make vegan.

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

  • Energy: 202 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrate: 31 g
  • Fibre: 4 g

Estimated values.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup cucumber (cubed, unpeeled)
  • 1 celery stalk (cubed)
  • ½ medium banana (cubed)
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple (cubed)
  • 170 g light yogurt
  • 3–5 ice cubes (optional)

Method

Blend the spinach, cucumber, celery, and ½ cup of water on high speed until completely liquid. Then add the banana, pineapple, yogurt, and ice cubes, and keep blending until you have a smooth drink.

Note: To make it vegan, use ½ cup of soft tofu or 1 cup of vegan/lactose-free milk instead of the yogurt.