Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale leaves
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup coconut water or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Fresh black herbs or edible black garnish for the heart shape (like black sesame seeds or black chia seeds)
Feel free to explore additional ingredients like green smoothies or blueberry muffins to expand your healthy options.
Instructions
- Start by washing all fresh herbs and fruits thoroughly.
- In a blender, combine the spinach (or kale), blueberries, mint leaves, and banana.
- Pour in the coconut water (or almond milk) and add honey or agave for extra sweetness if desired.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer the smoothie into a tall glass.
- To create the heart-shaped garnish, use a small stencil or carefully carve the black herbs or black chia seeds into a heart shape on top of the smoothie.
- Garnish with additional mint or berries for a beautiful presentation.
For more fun drink ideas, explore unique breakfast recipes.
Notes
- Use frozen berries to keep the smoothie chilled and thick.
- Add extra honey or agave syrup to enhance sweetness according to taste.
- For a more vibrant color, consider adding a small amount of activated charcoal or black food coloring.
- Ensure black garnishes are edible and safe for consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy / Superfood
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg