Arugula Smoothie
This arugula smoothie is loaded with nutrition and antioxidant, plus makes for a super simple and quick breakfast or snack. It has an amazing peppery flavor and includes banana and pineapple to naturally sweeten the smoothie. 100% vegan.
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 389kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plant-based milk I used oat milk from Oatly
- 1 cup fresh pineapple roughly chopped
- 1 frozen banana roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ¾ cup arugula start with less for a flavor less peppery
- ¼ tsp freshly grated ginger optional, or vanilla extract (½ tsp) or cinnamon (a pinch)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender: start with the milk, then the pineapple, frozen banana, lemon juice, almond butter, ginger (if using) and arugula (start with ½ cup).
- Blend on high until smooth. You can use a spatula to stir and scrape the walls to ensure all the ingredients are blended.
- Pour in a tall glass and garnish with chia seeds, if desired.
Video
Notes
- Arugula has a more peppery flavor compared to other leafy greens, so you can start with ½ cup and add more as needed.
- You can add more ingredients to your smoothie, such as mango, flax seeds, blueberries, etc. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 3mg