Description
This Cold Fighting Smoothie is a nutrient-packed green smoothie designed to help boost immunity and provide a refreshing, healthy start to your day. Combining fresh spinach, kale, tropical fruits, and vitamin-rich orange juice, this smoothie offers a delicious and easy way to fend off colds naturally.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup fresh kale
Fruits
- ½ cup fresh or frozen mango
- ½ cup fresh pineapple
- ½ apple, core and seeds removed
Liquids
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the fresh spinach and kale thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities. Peel and chop the pineapple if not pre-cut. Core and remove seeds from the apple.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, apple, and orange juice into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no visible chunks of fruit or vegetables.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately to benefit from the maximum nutrient content and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use frozen mango to make the smoothie colder and thicker if preferred.
- For a sweeter smoothie, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Adjust the amount of orange juice for desired consistency—less juice for a thicker smoothie.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh for optimal vitamin retention.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
