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Green Vegetable Cocktail with Spinach and Buttermilk

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Description

A refreshing, creamy green smoothie based on fresh spinach and buttermilk, with the addition of cucumber, apple, banana, a hint of ginger, and lemon juice. This combination provides vitamins (A, C, K), minerals, and protein from buttermilk, while being easy to digest and filling. The smoothie has a slightly sour taste from the apple and lemon, a subtle sweetness from the banana, and a fresh, herbal aroma from the spinach. Perfect for a spring breakfast, a light lunch, or post-workout recovery; it can be served chilled in tall glasses, garnished with a mint leaf or a slice of cucumber. The recipe uses Polish, seasonal ingredients and has a simple, quick preparation method for beginners.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (9)

Servings:
2
  • Spinach 100 g
  • Cucumber 0.5 szt. (~150 g)
  • Apple 0.8 szt. (~150 g)
  • Banana 1 szt. (~120 g)
  • Buttermilk 250 g
  • Lemon 0.2 szt. (~15 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Ginger 10 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Honey 15 ml
  • Flaxseed 15 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~16.55 PLN (8.28 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the spinach thoroughly under running cold water. Transfer to a colander and shake to remove excess water. If the leaves are large, tear off the tough stems with your fingers.

Ingredients: Spinach
Use a colander or sieve and a kitchen towel to drain. Too wet spinach will dilute the smoothie — if the leaves are very wet, gently pat them dry with a towel.
2

Wash the cucumber and, if the skin is bitter or waxed, peel it thinly. Cut into thick slices about 2 cm long, so it blends more easily in the blender. Wash the apple, remove the core, and cut it into quarters; leave the skin on.

Ingredients: Cucumber, Apple
Use a sharp knife and a cutting board. You don't need to peel the apple - the skin provides fiber. If you're using a countertop blender, cucumber slices and apple pieces will allow for even blending.
3

Peel the banana and slice it. Peel the ginger thinly with a spoon and cut it into thin pieces (or grate it on a fine grater) so that it distributes evenly in the smoothie. If you are using flaxseed, you can grind it now in a coffee grinder for better absorption.

Ingredients: Banana, Ginger, Flaxseed
Use a small grater or knife. Grinding the seeds improves the absorption of omega-3 acids. If you want a cooler smoothie, use a frozen banana.

Mixing

4

Place in the blender in the following order: buttermilk (250 ml), first spinach, then cucumber, apple, banana, and ginger. Add lemon juice (about 15 ml). If you want to sweeten, add honey (15 g). Finally, add flaxseed (15 g) if you are using it.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, Spinach, Cucumber, Apple, Banana, Ginger, Lemon, Honey, Flaxseed
Use a blender with a power of at least 600 W; a jug or hand blender with high speed works best. Arranging the ingredients in this order (liquid at the bottom) helps the rotor blend without dry 'pockets'.
5

Close the blender and blend on low speed for 10-15 seconds to break up larger pieces, then switch to high speed and blend for 30-45 seconds until the smoothie is smooth and creamy. If the consistency is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of water or more buttermilk; if too thin, add a few ice cubes or a piece of banana.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, Spinach, Cucumber, Apple, Banana, Ginger, Honey, Flaxseed, Lemon
Watch the consistency through the opening in the lid (if the blender has one). The smoothie is ready when there are no visible pieces of fruit and it has a uniform, creamy texture. Do not blend for more than 90 seconds, as you will heat the smoothie and lose some of its freshness.

Serving

6

Pour the cocktail into two tall glasses through a strainer if you want to remove larger fibers. Garnish with a slice of cucumber, a mint leaf, or a sprinkle of ground flaxseed on top. Serve immediately chilled.

Ingredients: Cucumber, Flaxseed, Honey
Use a fine mesh strainer if you haven't ground the flaxseeds; the cocktail will be smoother. Serve with a metal or thick straw. You can also add honey to enhance the flavor.

Fun Fact

💡

In many regions of Europe, early spring spinach was valued not only for its taste but also for its medicinal properties — it was one of the first "green vegetables" brought to the table after winter.

Best for

śniadanie po treningu lekki lunch

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the cocktail very chilled; garnish with a slice of cucumber or a mint leaf. For a heartier version, add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (optional) or 30 g of oats before blending.

🥡 Storage

Best consumed immediately; storage in the refrigerator for a maximum of 12 hours is possible in an airtight jar. Before drinking, mix well (the cocktail may slightly separate). Freezing buttermilk cocktails is not recommended.

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