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February 1, 2021

Best Spinach Smoothie

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Best Spinach Smoothie – We’ll show you how to make a spinach smoothie. loaded with antioxidants and nutrients to start your day off right. This recipe is a version of our Easy Green Smoothie that we’ve perfected!

Green smoothies have been all the rage in recent years, and I’m so excited to be sharing with you another delicious Spinach Smoothie recipe with you.

We’ve already perfected our Easy Green Smoothie recipe and this smoothie is a delicious new version of that. They are both packed with nutrients and make a great snack or breakfast on the go.

This might be our best spinach smoothie yet.

Are Spinach Smoothies Healthy?

In a word, YES!

Smoothies in general are a great way to get a lot of fruits and veggies into your diet that’s both quick and easy. Spinach smoothies are especially healthy because dark leafy greens have so many health benefits.

Spinach is basically a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and folate, as well fiber, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron, it’s no wonder so so many people drink green smoothies.

Did you know that bananas are a good way to add vitamins B6 and C, fiber, potassium, and magnesium? In fact, it is endorsed by the American Medical Association as a health food.

Learn more about the health benefits of green smoothies here: Green Smoothies: What Does the Science Say?

Best Spinach Smoothie Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • Frozen pineapple, peaches, or mango
  • Frozen banana slices
  • Diced apple
  • Baby spinach
  • Nonfat plain Greek yogurt or your favorite dairy-free option
  • Milk or orange juice
  • Sweetener (honey or agave) optional

Can I use frozen spinach in a smoothie?

You can use frozen spinach, however since it has been blanched before it is frozen, it may not have the same fresh taste. For best results, I recommend fresh baby spinach. If you do use frozen spinach, keep in mind that it is more compact, so you’ll only need about 1/3 of a cup.

How to Make a Spinach Smoothie

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  • Add the milk to the blender with the ice, frozen fruit, and sweetener
  • Pulse.
  • Add in the apple and spinach.
  • Blend until smooth.

Recipe Variations

One of my favorite things about smoothies is that they are so easy to customize to suit your own tastes. Here’s another way you can make this smoothie your own:

  • Add 1 cup of berries like blackberries, cranberries, and blueberries to boost the antioxidant power of your smoothie.

Optional Ingredients

Even though this is LOADED with nutritional benefits, I figure it can’t hurt to up the ante! Here are some things I sometimes add to my smoothies:

  • powdered greens or Açaí powder
  • protein powder
  • elderberry syrup
  • Barlean’s Omega Swirl

More Amazing Smoothies

It’s not secret that we love our smoothies around here! I think you might also like these tasty treats:

  • Our thick and creamy Avocado Banana Smoothie is the perfect way to get big dose of vitamins and fiber in one little glass.
  • This protein-packed Kale Smoothie from Nora Cooks uses mango, medjool dates and lemon to help hide the taste of the kale!
Clementine Smoothie
Packed with nutrition from the clementines, this an antioxidant-rich smoothie with loads of vitamin C also has an Omega-3 boost.
Get the Recipe >>>
Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie
Cranberry Smoothie with pineapple is the perfect smoothie for wintertime. It's tangy and tart with loads of healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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How to Make Amazing Smoothies

Smoothies are a great way to add loads of nutrition to your diet.

READ MORE > > >

Spinach Smoothie Recipe

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Spinach Smoothie

This Spinach Smoothie is the best way to start your day on the right foot.
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Course: Beverages, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spinach Smoothies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Ang Paris

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Dry Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2 cups frozen pineapple peaches or mango
  • ½ cup frozen banana slices about 1 medium banana
  • 1 cup diced apple cut into 1-inch pieces – I like to use Fiji or Pink Lady apples
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach or your favorite dairy-free option
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt or your favorite non-dairy option
  • 1 cup milk almond, soy, cow (or orange juice)
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener such as sugar, honey or agave optional

Instructions

  • Add the milk or juice to the blender with the ice, frozen fruit and any sweetener you may be using.
  • Secure the cover and pulse a couple of times.
  • Add in the apple and spinach.
  • Secure the cover again and blend until smooth. You may need to pulse again to get it going.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Can I use frozen spinach?
You can use frozen spinach, however since it has been blanched before it is frozen, it may not have the same fresh taste. For best results, I recommend fresh baby spinach. If you do use frozen spinach, keep in mind that it is more compact, so you’ll only need about 1/3 of a cup.

Optional Ingredients

Even though this is LOADED with nutritional benefits, I figure it can’t hurt to up the ante! Here are some things I sometimes add to my smoothies:
  • powdered greens or Açaí powder
  • protein powder
  • elderberry syrup
  • Barlean’s Omega Swirl
  • honey, maple syrup or agave for sweetness

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1266IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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