Emerald Breeze Smoothie with Green Apple, Spinach, Coconut, Lime, and Pistachio
An original, fresh, and creamy smoothie that combines the crisp tartness of green apple with tender spinach, coconut yogurt, lime, and a touch of pistachio. The result is a smooth, aromatic, and balanced drink, ideal for a light breakfast or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g green apple (without core and diced)
- 40 g fresh spinach (lavada and dry)
- 160 g plain coconut yogurt (without sugar, well cold)
- 240 ml coconut milk beverage (cold)
- 30 g shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 15 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 80 g ice (approx.)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Wash the green apple, remove the core, and cut it into cubes. Wash and dry the fresh spinach well. Squeeze the lime to get the juice and finely grate the green part of the peel for the zest.
- 2
2. Add the green apple, fresh spinach, plain coconut yogurt, coconut milk beverage, shelled pistachios, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and ice to a blender.
- 3
3. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, or until completely smooth, creamy, and evenly colored. If you prefer a lighter texture, add 30 to 60 ml more coconut milk beverage, equal to 2 to 4 tbsp, and blend again.
- 4
4. Taste the smoothie and adjust with a little more honey if you want it sweeter, or a few extra drops of lime juice for more brightness.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in two chilled glasses to keep its thick texture and vibrant flavor.
Chef tips
For a brighter color, use baby spinach. If you want an even colder, thicker texture, freeze part of the green apple cubes for 30 minutes beforehand.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a vegan version. Pistachios can be replaced with cashews, though the flavor will be less toasty and milder.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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