Step 1: Layer Your Ingredients
In the jar of your blender, combine the ingredients in the following order: Add the almond milk first, followed by the spinach, the chopped apple, the apple cider vinegar, almond butter, and cinnamon. Finally, place the frozen banana chunks on top. Adding liquids first helps the blender blades move more freely and prevents ingredients from getting stuck.

Step 2: Start Blending
Secure the lid on your blender. Start on a low speed to get things moving, then gradually increase to high speed.

Step 3: Blend Until Perfectly Smooth
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie is completely smooth, creamy, and free of any chunks or leafy bits. If the smoothie seems too thick to blend properly, pause the blender, scrape down the sides, and add another splash of almond milk to help it move.

Step 4: Taste and Adjust
Once blended, give it a quick taste. If you’d prefer it to be a bit sweeter, now is the time to add a teaspoon of maple syrup or a pitted Medjool date and blend for another 10 seconds to incorporate it. If you started with 1 tablespoon of ACV and feel you can handle more, you can add the second tablespoon here.

Step 5: Serve Immediately
Pour your finished smoothie into a tall glass and enjoy it right away. Smoothies are best consumed fresh to get the maximum nutritional benefit and the best texture.