Add romaine lettuce to your next smoothie for a nutrient boost. It has a mild flavor and is so hydrating.
Smoothies are an easy and fast way to down a quick breakfast or snack when you’re in a hurry. Adding lettuce to the list of ingredients is smart because it’s mild in flavor, but it packs a nutrient punch.
What Kind Of Lettuce?
You may have tried kale or spinach in smoothies before, but what about a lettuce smoothie?
Romaine lettuce is high in fiber and vitamin A, making it a wise choice. It also has a high water content, so you’re hydrating your body from the inside out while drinking. If you’ve ever had a smoothie with kale and you felt like you had to chew the leaves that weren’t broken down, give romaine a try. It’s softer so it blends right up.
Ingredients For Lettuce Smoothie
Adding frozen banana and apple for flavor and texture makes this smoothie delicious. You can use whatever kind of milk you’d like, but we opted for almond. Chia seeds give additional fiber and protein. You’re well on your way to a portable meal or snack that has a lot to give back.
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Lettuce Smoothie Recipe
Add romaine lettuce to your next smoothie for a nutrient boost. It has a mild flavor and is so hydrating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup diced apple
- 1 and 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. honey, if desired
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender. If you’d like a sweeter smoothie, add the honey, but if not, simply omit.
- Process until smooth.
- Pour into glasses & enjoy.
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This post originally appeared in May 2019 and was revised and republished in January 2023.
Love it! Even my partner who loves meat and is averse to “healthfoods” enjoyed it
Love to hear that, Alina! Glad it was a hit.
Added 1 tsp of honey, 1/2 of cup of chard, and 1 1/2 cups of romaine. Very good!
Wonderful, Veronica! Thanks for sharing.
Surprisingly great flavor. Loved it!
I’m delighted that you liked it. That’s so great to hear! 🙂
I’ll give this smoothie a 5 stars
Lettuce 🥬 smoothie
Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
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I just wanted to let everyone know that I made this smoothie and I really enjoyed
I did not think this was gonna be good, but it was AMAZING! Thank you for sharing the recipe
So glad you enjoyed, Cali!
very delicious will be making again
Thanks so much, Conor! I’m glad you enjoyed.
Sorry to hear it wasn’t for you, Raul.
I’m making it in the morning to my kid she is a soccer player
That’s wonderful, Stephanie. Hope she enjoys!