Mint Basil Green Smoothie: 1 Amazing Energy Boost
Boost your morning with this refreshing Mint Basil Green Smoothie. It’s packed with nutrients to give you sustained energy throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger, peeled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup water (or more, for desired consistency)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for sweetness
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and add sweetener if desired.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, use frozen apple chunks.
- Adjust the amount of mint and basil to your preference.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 (depending on sweetener)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-100mg
- Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Saturated Fat: Less than 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 5-7g
- Protein: Approximately 2-4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
