Zesty Breakfast Smoothie
This nutrient-filled breakfast smoothie is sure to help start your day off right! The ingredients in this smoothie are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, keeping you satisfied while boosting your immune system. And as if that wasn’t amazing enough, the cinnamon and ginger combined with the jalapeños give this smoothie some serious zest! Try adding additional hot peppers or a pinch of cayenne to spice it up another level.
Serves 1
1 banana, chopped (preferably frozen)
1 cup (240 ml) fresh spinach
1⁄2 jalapeño, seeded
1⁄2 apple (Fuji is great due to its crisp sweetness)
1⁄2 cup (480 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup (240 ml) coconut water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) almond butter
1⁄4 teaspoon (20 ml) cinnamon
Pinch ground ginger
Ice (optional)
- Add all ingredients (except for the ice) to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and foamy.
- Serve on ice, if desired, in a large glass.
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Zesty breakfast smoothie is the bright, green, energizing way to start the morning — sweet banana, fresh spinach, creamy almond butter, and hydrating coconut water blended until silky and frothy. The spinach blends right in without tasting grassy, and the almond butter keeps you full all morning. Two minutes, one blender, done.
Pro Tips
- Freeze the banana beforehand — it gives the smoothie a thick, frosty texture that plain ice can't match without watering it down.
- Blend the spinach with the coconut water first until fully smooth, then add the banana and almond butter for the silkiest result.
- Use a high-powered blender if you have one; it completely breaks down the spinach so there are no green flecks in the glass.
- Serve over ice if you like it extra cold — the almond butter makes it rich enough to feel like a proper breakfast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I taste the spinach?
Not really — the banana and almond butter dominate. Spinach adds color and nutrients while staying pleasantly mild.
Can I make it ahead?
Smoothies are best fresh since they separate as they sit. If you must, blend and refrigerate overnight in a sealed jar, then shake hard before drinking.
Is this smoothie Paleo?
Yes — banana, spinach, coconut water, and almond butter. No dairy, no protein powders, and no added sugar.
How can I add more protein?
A scoop of collagen or a spoon of extra almond butter blends right in without changing the flavor much.
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Ingredients
Method
- Add all ingredients (except for the ice) to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and foamy.
- Serve on ice, if desired, in a large glass.
