Peel the pineapple and chop it roughly; peel the banana and halve it.
Wash, core and quarter the apple half.
Rinse the spinach; peel the ginger and cut a thin slice.
Blend everything with the water for about 45 seconds and serve.
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Taste
Fruity and fresh with a gentle ginger heat and only a faint green note.
About this smoothie
The old recipe carried spinach in its name but forgot it in the ingredient list, so here it is back: 30 g of baby spinach, the mildest of the leafy greens. It turns the smoothie green without making it taste grassy.
Pineapple and apple bring sweetness and acidity, banana a creamy body, and fresh ginger a spicy note that lifts all the fruit. Pineapple is known for its vitamin C, spinach for folate. A refreshing vegan smoothie for the morning or after a workout.
Bartender tips
Blend spinach and water first for a few seconds so no leaf pieces remain.
Adjust the ginger to taste; young ginger is milder and juicier.
Variations
With lime
Add a squeeze of lime juice for an even fresher version.
Frequently asked questions
Can I taste the spinach?
Hardly; the pineapple and ginger dominate.
Is it vegan?
Yes, it contains only fruit, spinach, ginger and water.
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes, frozen leaf spinach works; use about 30 g and skip any ice.