Spinach Smoothie

You cannot deny the health benefits of spinach smoothies, and this simple recipe is the best way to start your day on the right foot.

Course Beverages, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Spinach Smoothies

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

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

Quick Tip: for a creamy smoothie I suggest using regular milk (or a milk substitute) versus juice.

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 ⅓ of a cup.

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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