Place the frozen banana, fresh spinach leaves, ripe pear (cored and roughly chopped), almond butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest into your blender. This base is what will give the smoothie its creamy texture and bright flavor.

If you like an extra zing, add a small piece of fresh ginger for some spicy warmth. For added nutrition and texture, you can add chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flax seeds. I love to add all three seeds—they not only thicken the smoothie but also add fiber and Omega-3s.

Pour in enough water or unsweetened non-dairy milk to make blending easy and to achieve your desired smoothie consistency. Start with a little and add more as needed. I usually prefer almond milk for extra creaminess, but water also works perfectly if you want a lighter drink.

Blend all the ingredients together on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed, and blend again to ensure everything is well incorporated.

Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. For a fun touch, I sometimes sprinkle a few extra chia or hemp seeds on top before serving.