This ginger green smoothie is zippy and refreshing from fresh ginger, with the creamiest texture thanks to banana and almond butter. As a Dietitian, my favorite green smoothie ingredient is spinach because you can’t taste it! Blend it up in 5 minutes or less for a quick and light breakfast.

two glasses of ginger green smoothie on a cutting board with metal straws, ingredients around the smoothies

This ginger green smoothie is so refreshing and perfect for a light breakfast or post-workout snack. Filled with simple and nutritious ingredients, it has a good balance of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.

As with all smoothie recipes, just add all the ingredients to a blender together and blend it up until smooth and creamy. This recipe makes two servings. I love to drink smoothies with these reusable metal straws!

Ginger green smoothie ingredients in small bowls on top of a cutting board
two glasses of ginger green smoothie on a cutting board with metal straws, ingredients around the smoothies

Meal prep smoothie tips

To make this smoothie even faster for meal prep, you can prepare smoothie packs ahead of time to keep in your freezer. To do this, add all the ingredients (except almond milk and ice) to an airtight bag. Put the bag in your freezer, then when you’re ready to make your smoothie, dump all the ingredients into your blender with almond milk and ice.

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two green smoothies in glasses with metal straws on a cutting board, ingredients around the smoothies

Green Smoothie with Fresh Ginger

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  • Author: Alex Aldeborgh
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: serves 2
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: blender
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This ginger green smoothie is zippy and refreshing from fresh ginger, with the creamiest texture thanks to banana and almond butter. As a Dietitian, my favorite green smoothie ingredient is spinach because you can’t taste it! Blend it up in 5 minutes or less for a quick and light breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup ripe frozen banana
  • 2 big handfuls of baby spinach
  • 1–2 inch knob fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds 
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Handful of ice
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Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender in the order listed.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Pour into two glasses and enjoy!

Notes

Add more almond milk if you prefer a thinner smoothie.

Nutrition Disclaimer

As a Registered Dietitian, I create nutritionally-balanced recipes using whole food ingredients to promote good health and well-being.  Additionally, I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My nutrition philosophy encompasses an all-foods-fit approach, and I do not promote tracking calories, macronutrients, or other numbers. Nevertheless, I understand that this information can be educational and helpful for some people.

I cannot guarantee complete accuracy of the nutrition information provided here, as these numbers are estimates. Nutrition is individualized. If you have specific nutrition needs, please consult your physician or a Registered Dietitian. 

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