Want a smoothie recipe that will keep you feeling full till mid-morning? Try this apple spinach avocado smoothie for weight loss. It’s creamy, delicious and one of the best apple smoothies I’ve tried in a while!
Apple Spinach Avocado Smoothie Benefits
Apples – are low in calories, high in fiber, natural sugars, and a little bit of protein. When added to smoothies, they help keep you feeling full longer during the day and prevent cravings so you’ll eat less. Also, apples help with digestion. That’s why it’s great for weight loss
Avocado – is a powerhouse of healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) which your body needs to function properly. These fats are also important when trying to lose weight because they help your burn fat faster and promote satiety.
Spinach – is also very low in calories and rich in antioxidants and micronutrients such as vitamin C, lutein, nitrates, kaempferol, potassium, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium.
This leafy green is great for eye, skin, & bone health, blood circulation (thanks to nitrates), and also lowers high blood pressure.
Bananas – are high in potassium, carbs, and natural sugars which when added to your smoothies will help improve muscle health, energy levels, keep you feeling full longer, and stabilize your blood sugar levels.
Almond Milk – is low in saturated fat, calories, and very nutritious. Similar to other plant-based milk such as oat, coconut, or hemp, it’s also great for those with lactose intolerance.
Greek Yogurt – has a good amount of protein, iodine, and helps your muscles recover after you work out. It’s also great for gut health, thanks to the amount of probiotics it contains.
Also, adding Greek yogurt to your smoothies will keep you full longer during the day and prevent mid-morning hunger pangs.
Apple Spinach Avocado Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1/2 a small avocado (ripe, peeled & cored)
- 1/2 cup of baby spinach leaves (loosely packed)
- 1 medium apple (peeled, cored & diced)
- 1/2 a small banana ( peeled, sliced)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk (unsweetened, fat-free)
- 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (plain fat-free)
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey (optional)
How To Make Apple Spinach Avocado Smoothie
Star by pouring the milk into the blender and add in the apples, spinach, avocado, banana, yogurt and honey. Blend for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Enjoy.
Apple Spinach Avocado Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this smoothie has | 204 calories | 5.8g total fat | 0.6g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 120mg sodium | 37g total carbs | 6.3g dietary fiber | 23g total sugars | 6g protein | 1mcg vitamin D | 213mg calcium | 2mg iron | 757mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage & Tips
Did you know that drinking your smoothies immediately after blending them prevents nutrient loss? Yep, it’s true, you’ll also find that the smoothie separates into layers when kept in the fridge after blending.
That’s why I highly recommend drinking your smoothies right away, however, it’s still possible to store this smoothie. Simply flash freeze your ingredients by placing them on a baking sheet and putting it in the freezer for 2 hours.
Once they are hardened, transfer them into a freezer-safe bag with a zip-lock and freeze until morning. Before blending, let the ingredients thaw, blend and enjoy.
Also, if you want to enjoy this smoothie after a workout, simply blend, pour into your smoothie bottle, tightly close the lid and take it with you to the gym.
Want More Apple Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes?
- Apple Spinach Banana Smoothie For Weight Loss
- Simple Apple Almond Cinnamon Smoothie
- Creamy Apple Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Creamy Apple Banana Date Smoothie
- Creamy Apple Oatmeal Smoothie
- Delicious Apple Strawberry Smoothie
Conclusion
I hope you try this apple spinach avocado smoothie for weight loss. If you do, please let me know how well it turned out in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest, Flipboard, & Instagram for more smoothie recipes.
