Half a banana and a teaspoon of coconut oil make this green smoothie noticeably rounder and creamier. Kiwi keeps it fresh, the lettuce keeps it light.
50 g
lamb's lettuce
1
kiwi
½
banana
1 tsp
coconut oil
3½ oz
water
1¾ oz
coconut water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and fruity with a light coconut note, fresh kiwi and a mild green base.
A small amount of fat in a green smoothie is a common practice: fat-soluble vitamins such as provitamin A from leafy greens are better absorbed together with some fat. Coconut oil also adds a gentle coconut aroma.
Lamb's lettuce stays mild and slightly nutty, the banana brings sweetness and body, and kiwi adds acidity. The result is a green smoothie that feels creamy without any dairy.
It makes the smoothie creamier and adds a little fat, which helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from leafy greens.
Mild and slightly nutty. It is gentler than most salad leaves and does not taste bitter.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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