Today we are sharing our absolute favorite green goddess smoothie. Simple, refreshing, and easy to make, this smoothie is an excellent way to start your morning. This smoothie sparks the perfect balance between sweet and creamy all while being incredibly good for your health as it’s jam packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Our green goddess smoothie will keep you satisfied and healthy.
The Key to a Perfect Smoothie
What gives this recipe the ultimate creaminess is the blend of avocado and banana. Adding some chia seeds further helps to give the smoothie an extra rich consistency. Add in the spinach, cucumbers, almond milk, honey, cucumber, and lemon and you have an extra crave worthy meal replacement. Trust us, this will quickly become your go-to smoothie.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It has a ton of essential vitamins and minerals
- There is natural sweetness in the fruit, with the option to add more with honey
- Healthy fats are included to keep you fuller longer
- This whole smoothie can be made in less than 5 minutes
- It is the perfect early morning breakfast, quick lunch or snack
Everything You Need
- Spinach: 1 cup, preferably fresh to avoid that overly icy taste.
- Avocado: 1/2 of a medium sized avocado for the smooth texture.
- Banana: 1/2 of a banana to provide additional creaminess, but also sweetness.
- Chia Seeds: 1 tablespoon chia seeds for added body and thickness.
- Almond Milk: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk allows everything to be blended together.
- Honey: 1 tablespoon, but feel free to omit all together or reduce the amount
- Cucumber: 1/4 cup for an earthy flavor
- Lemon Juice: 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice rounds out the sweetness and pulls together all the flavors.
The Health Benefits
- Spinach: Packed with vitamins A,C, and K. This powerhouse ingredient also contains folate, iron, and calcium as well. Spinach is rich in antioxidants as well as being high in fiber and anti-inflammatory
- Avocado: Also loaded with vitamins such as E, K, and C. Avocados are a healthy fat, but also health powerhouse.
- Banana: Rich in potassium and full of sweetness, bananas also boost serotonin thanks to tryptophan and they are also amazing for digestion.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are notorious for their Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber content, and protein content. They help to keeo you fuller longer.
- Almond Milk: A great alternative to dairy that’s rich in vitamin E and great for your heart.
- Cucumber: No more need to drink water (just kidding)! But seriously, cucumbers are mostly water so they are incredibly hydrating. In addition, they are low in calories, rich in antioxidants, and great for your skin. Cumbers add extra volume to smoothies without adding extra calories.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is full of vitamin C, detoxifies your body, aid digestions, and alkalizes your body as well.
Make it your Own
- In the winter, you can add some ginger or cinnamon for an extra kick and added health benefits.
- In the spring and summer, you can add some mint and extra ice cubes to beat the heat.
The Slow Table’s Helpful Tips
- Feel free to use unfrozen banana and spinach, but try to keep the ingredients refridgerated. You want the smoothie to be cold but not overly icy. This is a smoothie, not a slurpie after all!
- Play around with different milk amount and different milk types. Adding more milk will give you a thinner texture, while less milk will make this extra thick. Using coconut milk will give this smoothie a more tropical flavor, where oat milk will make it nutty tasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely! We suggest opting for a lighter flavor such as vanilla or unflavored to avoid conflicting with the flavors of this smoothie. Be careful though, we recommend that you start off with a little bit of protein powder and add more as necessary. You can always add more, but you can’t take away!
Feel free to use kale instead of spinach or celery instead of cucumber. The recipe is easily adaptable.
This smoothie is vegeterian, but if you remove the honey and add agave or maple syrup instead you will get a similar flavor. You can also remove the sweetner all together and add a bit more banana.
Dairy Free Green Goddess Smoothie Recipe
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes338
kcalIngredients
1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
1/2 avocado
1/2 banana (frozen)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your choice of milk)
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
1/4 cup cucumber (sliced)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
4-5 ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Directions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash 1 cup of spinach and 1/4 cup cucumber. Peel and slice 1/2 banana and 1/2 avocado. - Add to Blender:
Add 1 cup spinach, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 frozen banana, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon honey into your blender. - Blend the Smoothie:
If you like a thicker texture, add 4-5 ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high for about 30-60 seconds or until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a bit more almond milk to adjust the consistency. - Serve:
Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Sweetness Level: The banana adds natural sweetness, but if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, feel free to add more honey or another natural sweetener like maple syrup or agave.
- Milk Options: You can substitute almond milk with other plant-based milks like oat milk, coconut milk, or soy milk for a different flavor or texture.
- Ice Variations: If you don’t have ice cubes or prefer a less frosty smoothie, use frozen spinach or frozen cucumber instead. Frozen fruits (like mango or pineapple) can also enhance the creamy texture.
- Protein Boost: For extra protein, consider adding a scoop of plant-based protein powder or hemp seeds.
- Storage: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Shake well before drinking.
- Adjusting Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, you can thin it out with additional almond milk or water to your desired consistency.
