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The NTF 5-a-Day Green Smoothie
Check off five servings of fruits and vegetables in your day by following the NTF 5-a-Day Green Smoothie guide! Completely customizable.
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Course:
Drinks, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
1
Author:
Lindsey Janeiro, RDN
Equipment
Blender
Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
Fruit (two 1/2 cup servings, or 1 cup total)
Apple pieces
Apricots
Banana (1/2 = 1 serving)
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Dragon Fruit
Peaches
Pineapple
Watermelon
Oranges
Avocado
Vegetables (1/2 cup)
Zucchini slices
Summer squash slices
Cauliflower rice
Sweet peas
Carrots
Broccoli
Bell pepper
Cucumber
Leafy Greens (two cups raw leafy greens)
Baby spinach
Spianch
Kale
Turnip greens
Mixed greens
Butter lettuce
Smoothie Liquid (start with 1/2 cup)
Water
Dairy milk
Soy milk
Almond milk
Oat milk
Any plant milk
Cold brew
Green tea
Herbal tea
Kombucha
Kefir
Coconut water
Flavor Boosters
Cocoa powder
Cinnamon
Ginger
Turmeric
Vanilla extract
Pumpkin pie spice
Fresh basil
Fresh mint
Protein Additions (if needing a more filling smoothie/ a meal smoothie)
Protein powder
Collagen peptides
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Silken tofu
Dairy or kefir
Soy milk
Healthy Fat Additions (if desired/ needing to make a more filling smoothie/ meal)
Avocado
Coconut
Chia seeds
Hemp hearts
Flax seeds
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Walnuts
Pecans
Cashews
Pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Select your ingredients from the above categories and combine them in a blender.
Blend in a high-speed blender for 1-2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined, smooth, and creamy.
Pour into a glass and enjoy your smoothie immediately!
Notes
Nutrition information will vary based on the ingredients you choose.