Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1

Smoothies are loved for their nutritional value and deliciously refreshing taste, but sometimes you just want more texture or crunch in a thick drink. Transform your favorite smoothie by using less base liquid or adding a thickener like avocado, chia seeds, or even dried dates. Serve in bowls with a variety of toppings, such as berries, fruit pieces, or granola.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 frozen banana
• Half an avocado
• Ice for thickening
• Toppings of your choice

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• In a blender, combine the spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, banana, and avocado. Blend until smooth. Depending on the power of your blender, you may need to turn it off, stir the ingredients, and then continue blending. If the consistency is too runny, add a few ice cubes.
Step 2
• Transfer the smoothie to a bowl, top with berries, fruit pieces, or granola, and serve with a spoon!

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