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Lean Green Apple Smoothie | 5 lower-sugar, banana-free smoothies to try right now | Angela Simpson, Eat Spin Run Repeat | #cleaneating #plantbased #healthy #lowsugar

Lean Green Apple Smoothie


  • Author: Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

For those of you who love a good tart green apple as much as I do, this Lean Green Apple Smoothie is for you! With a twist of lime and plenty of greens to help you hit your daily quota, this low-sugar smoothie is a great way to start the day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 scoop vanilla Vega Sport Performance Protein or Vega One
  • 1 big handful of your favourite mild-tasting greens, such as spinach, chard, baby kale or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored
  • 1/4 ripe avocado, pitted and skin removed
  • 1 lime, skin completely removed, flesh only
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp chlorella powder or spirulina (optional – this will make it extra green and a little goes a long way!)
  • 1” piece of fresh peeled ginger, optional
  • 6 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except ice to the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Toss in the ice cubes and continue until no clumps remain.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: drinks + smoothies
  • Method: blender