Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
This easy green smoothie recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also healthy. My 2 year old son loves it and it’s a great way to get him to eat different fruits and of course spinach. Trust me you will love this tasty healthy treat!
We all know that spinach is good for us, right? But, did you know that spinach is rich in folate which is good for your mind and body?
“Higher dietary intake of foods containing folate may contribute to improved mental health and lower risks of depression and anxiety disorders.”
NutritionFacts.org
If that isn’t enough reason to start making this green smoothie, let me add this – it is delicious. No really! We’re adding lots of tasty ingredients that help to mask the spinach flavor, so you get even more nutritional benefits. What’s not to love about that?
Learn more about the health benefits of green smoothies here: Green Smoothies: What Does the Science Say?
Ingredients:
- vanilla almond milk (or whatever your favorite milk product)
- frozen banana
- fresh mango, pineapple and strawberries
- fresh spinach and/or kale
- ice
Optional Ingredients
I like to add little extra nutritional boosts to my smoothies, for example:
- powdered greens
- elderberry syrup
- honey, maple syrup or agave for sweetness
How to Make a Green Smoothie
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve.
More Smoothie Recipes
- Spinach Smoothie
- Quick Strawberry Smoothie
If you love healthy green smoothies, you might want to check out these smoothie bowl recipes:
- Easy Green Smoothie Bowl with Spinach & Strawberries
- Green Smoothie Bowl with Berries & Pears
📋 Easy Green Smoothie
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Green Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 cups spinach – or a cup each of spinach and kale
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon elderberry syrup
- 2 tablespoons Barlean’s Omega Swirl my favorite!
- 2 tablespoon greens powder
Instructions
- Into the blender, add the vanilla almond milk and banana.1 cup vanilla almond milk, 1 frozen banana
- Pulse to combine.
- After that, add the ice, mango, pineapple, strawberries and spinach and pulse 3-4 times until the mixture begins to puree.1 cup chopped mango, 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, 1/2 cup ice, 2 cups spinach – or a cup each of spinach and kale
- Taste for sweetness and add honey (or other sweetener) as needed.1 teaspoon honey
- Puree until smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more almond milk until the smoothie is your desired consistency.
Notes
Use less liquid and more yogurt to create a delicious green smoothie bowl instead. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds.
I don’t usually like green stuff, but that looks pretty good! I like that it’s kind of tropical with the pineapple and mango.
Brenda
That looks so yummy!!
Do you have a blender you recommend for frozen fruit? My small blender does not blend frozen items.
I use the Hamilton Beach 50127 blender for my smoothies, it’s one of the more affordable blenders for smoothies and it works great!