Description
A vibrant and nutrient-packed green breakfast smoothie combining fresh spinach, broccoli, celery, and banana with the creamy texture of rice milk and the subtle sweetness of desiccated coconut. This smoothie is quick to prepare, perfect for a healthy start to your day and can be boosted with spirulina or vegan protein powder for extra nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 handful spinach (about 50g/2oz), roughly chopped
- 100g broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 banana
Other Ingredients
- 4 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 300ml rice milk (unsweetened, fortified with calcium and vitamins)
- ¼ tsp spirulina or 1 scoop of greens powder or vegan protein powder (optional)
- 300ml water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and roughly chop the spinach, broccoli florets, and celery sticks to make them ready for blending. Peel the banana and have the desiccated coconut measured out.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Pour 300ml of water into the blender, then add the chopped spinach, broccoli, celery, banana, desiccated coconut, and rice milk. If desired, include ¼ tsp spirulina or a scoop of greens or vegan protein powder for extra nutritional benefits.
- Blend Smooth: Whizz all the ingredients in the blender until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined, ensuring no lumps remain and the texture is creamy.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best taste and nutrient quality.
Notes
- Use unsweetened rice milk fortified with calcium and vitamins for added nutritional value.
- Choose brown rice milk for a richer flavor and better dairy alternative.
- Spirulina or greens powder are optional but can enhance the protein and vitamin content.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh to preserve its vibrant taste and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: green smoothie, breakfast smoothie, spinach smoothie, healthy smoothie, vegan smoothie, broccoli smoothie, rice milk smoothie, spirulina smoothie
