Clean green smoothie

I’ll admit it - I’ve never been a fan of hardcore green smoothies. I’d much rather eat my vegetables than drink them! But I wanted to create something light, fresh, and genuinely enjoyable - not something you sip just for the health benefits. This one hits the mark: it’s crisp, cooling, and packed with nutrients, with mint, lime, and ginger giving it a bright, refreshing lift.

Lower in protein but perfect as a refreshing nutrient boost when you fancy something light and revitalising.

Ingredients

Protein: ~3–4 g
Fibre: ~3–4 g

Serves 1

• 30g spinach

• 70g banana

• 20g avocado

• 3-4 mint leaves

• 5g fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

• 210ml cold water

Simple ways to boost protein:

• Add 1 tbsp unflavoured collagen or whey isolate → +8–10 g protein, dissolves easily, no flavour.

• Add 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt → +5–6 g protein, adds light creaminess but still fresh.

• Use ½ nut milk + ½ soy milk → +3–4 g protein, minimal flavour change.

Ways to increase fibre:

• Add 1 tsp chia or ground flaxseed → +1–2 g fibre, still smooth when well blended.

• Add ½ kiwi or cucumber → light, hydrating, and subtle in flavour.

Method

• Add all the ingredients to your blender and blitz throughly