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!
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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.
Honestly, I don't care for the taste of spinach, and this is one of the only ways I'll eat it!
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. (For a fruitier option, try my Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie. It's both sweet and tart.
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.
And a smoothie with spinach is really awesome because 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?
🧂 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 (you can also use coconut water, almond milk, soy milk, etc)
- Sweetener (honey or agave) optional
This is meant to be a brief overview of our green smoothie recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
🔪Instructions
This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
- Add the milk to the blender with the ice, frozen fruit, and sweetener
- Pulse.
- Add in the apple and spinach.
- Blend until you have a smooth, creamy texture.
Equipment
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- Blender - I recommend a high-speed blender for making smoothies
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
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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 ⅓ of a cup.
📖 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.
- To make this a frozen spinach smoothie, add 4-6 ice cubes to the blender. You can also use frozen spinach or other frozen fruit.
I really love the flavor of this pineapple spinach smoothie, but you can also use frozen peaches or mango if you prefer.
Optional Ingredients
Even though this is LOADED with a ton of nutrients, 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
😋 Similar Recipes
It's no secret that we love our smoothies around here! I think you might also like these delicious smoothies:
- 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!
How to Make Amazing Smoothies
Smoothies are a great way to add loads of nutrition to your diet.
📋 Spinach Smoothie
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Spinach Smoothie
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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.1 cup ice cubes, 2 cups frozen pineapple, ½ cup frozen banana slices, ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon sweetener such as sugar, honey or agave, 1 cup milk
- Secure the cover and pulse a couple of times.
- Add in the apple and spinach.1 cup diced apple, 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Secure the cover again and blend until smooth. You may need to pulse again to get it going.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Optional Ingredients
Even though this delicious green smoothie 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
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