Friends, family, and lovers of smoothies, get ready to impress your taste buds with this nutty buddy green smoothie. Alkaline in nature and prominent in flavor, this smoothie is one for the books. Screenshot, print, or do whatever you have to do to save this recipe. Not only is it highly addictive, but it is also brimming with antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals, protein, and healthy fats.
This smoothie gives off some dessert vibes. Perhaps it’s the combination of raw almond butter and aromatic cinnamon. The great news is that it doesn’t contain added sugars or artificial flavors to enhance the flavor. We are working with all-natural, whole food ingredients, people! Because this smoothie is packed with fiber and protein, it’s great to consume during lunch. In fact, these nutrients provide sustainable energy, helping you avoid that afternoon slump.
The great thing about this smoothie is that it is an excellent entry point to the world of green smoothies. Don’t worry about the spinach overpowering the flavor of other ingredients. The almond butter provides a rich nuttiness, which complements the cinnamon. And although the banana provides some sweetness, you may require more depending on your taste preferences. If you taste the smoothie and want it to be sweeter, feel free to add that optional tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Prep Time:5m
- Total Time:5m
- Serves: 2 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Smoothies & Juices, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. raw almond butter
- 1 c homemade almond milk
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen overnight
- 1 1/2 c spinach
- 3 dashes cinnamon
- 1/2 -inch ginger root, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp. grade A maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you enjoy the taste of cinnamon, you can be a little more liberal with your dashes.
- Pour the smoothie into two cups and enjoy. If you are cleansing, you may need to drink the entire blender to fill up, but that is perfectly acceptable!
