Spinach Banana Smoothie
Not a fan of veggies for breakfast? Sneak a serving of them into a creamy spinach banana smoothie to start your day off right! You won’t even know they’re there!
All you need are three simple ingredients to make a delicious spinach smoothie. Fresh spinach, bananas, and creamy almond milk blend up into perfection for a simple breakfast on the go.
Spinach and banana smoothies go great with everyone’s favorite sausage breakfast casserole or my kid’s favorite french toast muffins. If you love banana smoothies, try this strawberry banana smoothie too!
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Why You’ll Love This Spinach Smoothie
- This easy smoothie recipe is made with just three ingredients.
- A great way to start your day with a serving of veggies.
- Perfect to take with you on the go for breakfast or a snack.
- Simple breakfast solution for busy weekday mornings.
Ingredients For Spinach Smoothie
- Vanilla almond milk: Use sweetened vanilla almond milk to easily sweeten and flavor your spinach smoothie.
- Fresh spinach: Use baby spinach for a no-prep smoothie along with tender spinach leaves.
- Banana: The riper the banana you use the sweeter the flavor of the smoothie.
- Ice: To make it cold!
Kitchen Tools
You will need a blender or smoothie blender to make this smoothie. These are my favorite smoothie glasses and these smoothie cups for toddlers are the best.
How To Make A Spinach Banana Smoothie
- Place. The spinach leaves in the blender and pour in the vanilla almond milk.
- Add. The chopped banana to the blender.
- Blend. Until all the ingredients are fully blended.
- Pour. The smoothie in a glass and enjoy.
Variations
- Berries: Add a handful of blueberries, strawberries, or mixed berries!
- Healthy Fats: Flax seeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are all healthy sources of fat and protein to add to smoothies.
- Pineapple: Fresh pineapple adds a bit of tropical flavor.
- Milkshake consistency: Use frozen bananas to make a creamier, thicker smoothie.
- Coconut: Swap the almond milk for coconut milk.
- Higher Protein: Add some protein to the smoothie with a scoop of your favorite protein powder or spoonful of nut butter.
Expert Tips
- The riper the bananas in your smoothie the sweeter the smoothie.
- Adding more ingredients to your smoothie may change the color!
- Prep ahead. Combine cut banana and spinach in individual bags and freeze. Remove from the freezer, add your milk, and blend!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Spinach is packed with lots of nutrients that are good for your eyes as well as antioxidants which may reduce oxidative stress and prevent some chronic diseases. Also, this spinach and banana smoothie is naturally sweetened using fresh bananas.
Sure thing! My second favorite to use in smoothies is kale. However, you can also use Swiss chard, beet greens, arugula, and collard greens. Just note that some of these have a stronger flavor or texture which may alter the smoothie.
Most definitely! Actually using frozen ingredients makes an ultra-creamy smoothie! You can prep up containers with the bananas and spinach ahead of time and freeze them.
What To Serve With A Smoothie
Here are my favorite breakfast recipes and snacks that go great with this smoothie:
Storing
- Store. Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately! If you can’t finish it, refrigerate it and enjoy it within 24 hours. The color of the spinach in the smoothie may darken as it sits.
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Spinach Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 banana
- ½ cup ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
- The riper the bananas in your smoothie the sweeter the smoothie.
- Adding more ingredients to your smoothie may change the color!
- Prep ahead. Combine cut banana and spinach in individual bags and freeze. Remove from the freezer, add your milk, and blend!
- Store. Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately! If you can’t finish it, refrigerate it and enjoy it within 24 hours. The color of the spinach in the smoothie may darken as it sits.
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