Green Smoothie — Not Bitter
Finally, a green smoothie that tastes as good as it looks! Creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients – the perfect way to start your day.
5 min total, minimal dishes
Green Smoothie — Not Bitter
Finally, a green smoothie that tastes as good as it looks! Creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients – the perfect way to start your day.
5 min total, minimal dishes
Key move
Freeze the banana to achieve a creamy, milkshake-like texture without any added dairy.
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The Setup
- Blender
- Knife
The Mise en Place
4Your prep station before cooking begins
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Smoothie is too thick.
Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Smoothie is too thin.
Add more frozen banana, 1/2 banana at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Chef's Notes
Freeze ripe banana chunks beforehand for a thicker, colder smoothie without watering it down with ice.
Serve immediately for the best texture and nutrient retention. A sprinkle of chia seeds adds a nice crunch.
Portion smoothie ingredients (except liquid) into freezer bags. Just add liquid and blend when ready to serve.
The Method
ADD
Place frozen banana (4 medium), spinach (8 cups), water (2 cups), and lemon juice (2 tablespoons) into a high-speed blender.
Air pocket: If the blades spin without catching, stop and stir to release trapped air bubbles.
All ingredients are in the blender.
BLEND
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
Over-blending: Blending for too long can warm the smoothie and lose the creamy texture.
Smoothie is completely smooth with no visible chunks of banana or spinach.
TASTE
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed. Add more banana for sweetness, or more lemon juice (2 tablespoons) for tartness.
Over-blending: Do not blend for too long after adding adjustments or the friction will melt the frozen banana and thin the texture.
Smoothie has a balanced sweetness and tartness.
SERVE
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Separation risk: The smoothie may lose its creamy texture if left sitting; serve immediately to maintain the ideal mouthfeel.
Smoothie is poured into glasses and ready to serve.
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