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green smoothie recipe for weight loss
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 large serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This vibrant and energizing green smoothie, with its cheerful green hue and zesty swirl, is a quick, nutritious meal perfect for busy families and supports wellness goals without fuss.
Ingredients
- 100 g fresh spinach
- 1 medium frozen banana, peeled (if fresh, use with 0.5 cup extra ice)
- 240 mL unsweetened almond milk (or unsweetened oat milk)
- 15 g chia seeds
- 15 mL fresh lime juice
- 120 g ice cubes
- 15 mL pure maple syrup (optional)
- 60 mL fresh orange juice
- 5 g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 5 g fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (or 2.5 g ground turmeric)
- 30 g unsweetened plant-based yogurt (or plain unsweetened cashew yogurt)
- 1 small thin orange slice
- 1 g ground turmeric
Instructions
- Blend Green Base: Combine the fresh spinach, frozen banana, almond milk, chia seeds, lime juice, ice cubes, and optional maple syrup in your blender. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Pour this vibrant green smoothie into a tall, clear glass.
- Prepare Turmeric-Ginger Swirl: In a separate small blender or food processor, combine the fresh orange juice, chopped fresh ginger, chopped fresh turmeric (or ground turmeric), and plant-based yogurt. Blend for 45-60 seconds until very smooth and a vivid orange-yellow color.
- Create Zesty Swirl: Gently spoon or drizzle the bright turmeric-ginger mixture into the glass with the green smoothie. Using a long-handled spoon or a thin skewer, carefully swirl the orange mixture into the green smoothie, creating distinct ribbons and marbled patterns (do not overmix).
- Garnish and Enjoy: Place the thin orange slice on the rim of the glass for an elegant touch. Lightly dust a tiny pinch of ground turmeric directly onto the visible smoothie surface and on the orange slice for a striking visual contrast. Serve immediately.
Notes
If the smoothie is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more almond milk. For an extra-smooth turmeric swirl, strain the fresh turmeric mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. For a low-carb swirl variation, omit orange juice and use a few drops of orange extract with a splash of water. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 450 mL)
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: green smoothie, weight loss, healthy breakfast, quick, nutritious, spinach, ginger, turmeric, plant-based, easy
