A nutrient-packed red lettuce banana smoothie that combines crisp salad greens with sweet fruit for a refreshing and satisfying breakfast drink that will energize your mornings and keep you full until lunch.
Author:Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:5 min
Yield:1-2 servings 1x
Category:Beverages
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups chopped Red Salad Bowl Lettuce (or any type of lettuce)
1/2 granny smith or honeycrisp apple, chopped
1 frozen banana, chopped
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup water
2 tbsp maple syrup
Optional: Ice cubes
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender: lettuce, green apple, frozen banana, lemon juice, chia seeds, and water.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds depending on your blender.
If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Add vanilla protein powder if you like!
For a thicker smoothie bowl consistency, use only 3/4 cup of water and add more frozen ingredients.
Feel free to substitute the green apple with a sweeter variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji if you prefer.
This recipe serves 1-2 people, depending on portion size.
