Amla Green Power Smoothie

Name: Amla Green Power Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 4 pcs amla (fresh, deseeded and roughly chopped); 1 cup spinach (fresh baby spinach, tightly packed); 1 pcs banana (small, ripe, peeled and sliced); 1 inch ginger (peeled and roughly chopped); 1 tbsp honey (or adjust to taste); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt; 1 cup water (chilled, plus more if needed); 6 pcs ice cubes; 2 tbsp mint (fresh leaves, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A vibrant, tangy-sweet smoothie that brings together fresh Indian gooseberries, leafy greens, and a gentle touch of ginger. Creamy, refreshing, and packed with natural goodness, it's a delicious way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

114 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~5 min
Prep the amla and other ingredients.
1.Wash the amla thoroughly and pat dry.
2.Cut each amla into quarters and remove the seed.
3.Roughly chop the deseeded amla into smaller pieces.
4.Peel and roughly chop the ginger.
5.Peel and slice the banana.
TIPChoose amla that are firm and light green for the freshest taste.
mix · ~2 min
Blend the smoothie base.
1.Add chopped amla, spinach, banana, and ginger to the blender jar.
2.Pour in the chilled water and lemon juice.
3.Add honey and a pinch of salt.
4.Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no leafy bits remain.
TIPStart on low speed and gradually increase to high to help everything blend evenly.
mix · ~1 min
Adjust consistency and chill.
1.Add ice cubes to the blender.
2.Blend again for 30 seconds until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is frothy.
3.Check consistency — add a splash of water if it's too thick and blend briefly to mix.
TIPFor an even colder smoothie, freeze the banana slices for 20 minutes before blending.
serve
Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Divide the smoothie between two chilled glasses. Tear a few mint leaves and scatter them on top for a fresh aroma. Serve immediately while cold and frothy.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
To reduce the intense sourness of fresh amla, use a very ripe banana for natural sweetness.
2
Freeze the banana slices for 20 minutes before blending for an extra-creamy, frosty texture.
3
If the smoothie tastes too tart after blending, add an extra teaspoon of honey or a few pitted dates.
4
Always remove the central seed of the amla completely, as it is hard and bitter.
5
Make it ahead: prep the amla and ginger the night before and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
6
For a thinner consistency, replace some water with chilled coconut water or milk of your choice.

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