Morning Energy Booster Smoothie Recipe
Start your day with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Morning Energy Booster Smoothie featuring prune juice, Greek yogurt, fresh spinach, and a blend of frozen berries and fruits. This smoothie combines natural sweetness with fiber and protein to help energize and satisfy you throughout the morning.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large serving (about 16 ounces) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Liquids and Dairy
- 1 cup prune juice
- 3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
Greens
- 1 cup fresh spinach, or to taste
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen blueberries, or to taste
- 6 frozen strawberries
- ½ sliced frozen peach
Seeds and Extras
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the fruits, spinach, yogurt, prune juice, and flax seeds. Measure them accurately for a balanced smoothie.
- Add to Blender: Place the prune juice and vanilla Greek yogurt into the blender first to ensure smooth blending.
- Add Greens and Fruits: Add the fresh spinach, frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, and frozen peach slices on top of the liquids.
- Add Flax Seeds: Sprinkle the flax seeds over the top of the ingredients to incorporate healthy fats and fiber.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, making sure no chunks of fruit or spinach remain.
- Adjust Consistency and Taste: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more prune juice or water and blend again. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more yogurt if desired.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and nutritional benefits.
Notes
- Use frozen fruits to give the smoothie a chilled texture and avoid adding ice which may dilute the flavor.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt adds natural sweetness and protein; substitute with plain Greek yogurt and a teaspoon of honey if preferred.
- Flax seeds can be ground for better nutrient absorption.
- Adjust spinach quantity according to your taste for a milder or stronger green flavor.
- This smoothie can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but should be shaken well before drinking.
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