- Easy
- 5 min
- 1 serv.
- 1 synergies
- Now at its best: Spinach
A fresh green smoothie with spinach, parsley, flaxseed and a squeeze of lemon. The cucumber keeps it light and refreshing, while the frozen banana provides sweetness and a creamy texture.
Bright green with a grassy freshness that immediately evokes spring. The spinach and parsley provide a herbal-green base, while the cucumber brings a watery lightness that makes the whole thing surprisingly drinkable. The frozen banana thickens everything into a smooth, creamy dairy-free smoothie. Ground flaxseed disappears into the texture but adds a subtle nutty accent. The lemon cuts through all the green with a sharp acid note that keeps every sip fresh. This is a smoothie for those who love clean, green flavours.
- 5
- min prep
- 0
- min cook
- 5
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Fresh spinach 
Ground flaxseed ALA omega-3 + iron and folate: essential nutrients
Technical: Spinach provides iron (2.7mg/100g) — iron contributes to normal cognitive function (EFSA-approved) — and folate (194μg/100g). Flaxseed contains 23g ALA omega-3 per 100g supporting neuronal membranes. Omega-3 fatty acids also modulate gut permeability which can influence iron absorption.
What does this mean for you? Add ground flaxseed to spinach smoothies or salads. Iron contributes to normal cognitive function, ALA omega-3 is essential for cell membranes. Use ground flaxseed — whole seeds pass through undigested.
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Instructions
- 1 Add the spinach, parsley and oat milk to the blender and blend briefly until the leaves are broken down.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 1 days in fridge
Tags & Diet
Allergens: Gluten