BEST Green Smoothie EVER
This vibrant green smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to sneak in your daily dose of spinach. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, this creamy smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or a healthy treat any time of day. Customize it with your favorite fruits, vegetables, and boosters for a personalized smoothie experience.
Equipment
- Blender (high-speed recommended)
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Glass or smoothie cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach, tightly packed baby spinach is best
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen berries mix of blueberries and strawberries recommended
- ½ cup liquid water, almond milk, coconut water, or juice
- 1 tablespoon nut butter almond, peanut, or cashew
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flax seeds
- ½ inch piece of ginger optional
- 1 scoop protein powder optional
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any large stems.
- Pour your chosen liquid into the blender first.
- Add the spinach to the blender.
- Add the frozen banana and frozen berries.
- Add the nut butter and chia or flax seeds.
- If using ginger or protein powder, add them now.
- Secure the lid on your blender and start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed. Blend until completely smooth, about 30-60 seconds, depending on your blender. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid. If it's too thin, add a few more frozen berries.
- Taste and adjust. If it's not sweet enough, add a little honey, maple syrup, or a few more berries. If it needs more tang, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Pour your delicious spinach smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For a thicker smoothie, use more frozen fruit or add a few ice cubes. If you don't have frozen fruit, you can use fresh fruit, but the smoothie won't be as thick. You can also add other fruits and vegetables to this smoothie, such as mango, pineapple, cucumber, or carrots. Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake well before serving, as separation may occur. For a super-quick morning smoothie, pre-portion the spinach, banana, berries, nut butter, and seeds into a freezer-safe bag or container. Then, just dump the contents into your blender with liquid and blend!