Simple, Delicious, & Healthy Green Smoothie

Greens, like spinach, kale, or chard. I personally like using baby spinach because you can barely taste it, but kale works well, too. Whatever options you’re using, make sure to freeze the greens ahead of time (or buy frozen greens) for the best smoothie texture. 

Fresh ginger (peeled). This ingredient adds a spicy kick that cuts through the sweetness of fruits and gives the smoothie immune-supporting and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Celery stick. Look for a firm stick with fresh leaves for the best flavour profile. If you find its taste too strong, you can use half a stick to reduce the tanginess. 

Pear (cored) and kiwi (peeled). These fruits are great at giving the vegan smoothie its vibrant colour while hiding the tangy flavour of the greens. 

Pumpkin seeds. I loved the pleasant richness they added to the creaminess of oat milk, plus the plant-powered protein boost. If you soak them in advance, they can also help thicken the smoothie texture. 

Spirulina powder (optional). It comes in both blue and green varieties. You can choose based on the colour you want your smoothie to have. However, spirulina has a strong taste that might feel too overpowering to some, so you can start with smaller quantities or simply skip it. 

Oat milk to get the blender moving. You can use other varieties, like almond milk for a neutral flavour or coconut milk for a tropical or creamy flavour. 

Cooled herbal tea of choice. It gives the smoothie a boost of health benefits and allows you to customise the taste (a floral note, for example, with floral herbs, a refreshing taste with mint herbs, and a zesty taste with citrusy herbs). You can also simply use filtered water.