Berry Smoothie
See how to make a simple berry smoothie in 5 minutes in a blender.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Calories: 356kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup spinach (about 1 handful)
- 1 ½ cups frozen mixed berries
Instructions
- Put apple juice, chia seeds, spinach, and frozen mixed berries into a blender. Secure lid.Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth. Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
- Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use other types of juice, such as white grape juice instead of apple juice.
- Add a bit of apple juice and blend for 10 seconds if the smoothie is too thick.
- Try using kale if you don't like spinach. You can also omit leafy greens, though the smoothie will contain less nutrients.
- If you're freezing your own berries, be sure to toss any that are mushy or slimy.
- Consider slicing the strawberries into halves or quarters first. This will make it easier for the blender to chop up.
- Smoothies taste best when enjoyed within 24 hours. If you need to save leftovers, keep it in an airtight glass jar for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 2935IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg