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This green smoothie is the perfect quick and easy breakfast, post-workout refreshment, or nutrient-dense snack. With a creamy banana base, fiber-rich greens, and a naturally sweet fruit blend, it’s as delicious as it is energizing. Whether you prefer dairy or juice, this smoothie is fully customizable, making it a kid-friendly, plant-based option that works for any taste!
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Let’s all admit it…sometimes it’s a struggle to get in as many veggies as we know we should. That’s where green smoothies come in! They’re the perfect way to get a healthy dose of nutrients without much fuss.
But there is an art to making a green smoothie. Not everyone is accustomed to throwing a salad’s worth of spinach into a smoothie. Luckily, I’ve developed a foolproof formula. Let’s blend!
- Naturally Sweet & Balanced: No weird “grassy” taste, just a smooth and creamy texture with tropical fruit flavors.
- Fast & Easy: One step, 5 minutes, and no cooking required!
- Totally Customizable: Keep it dairy-free, protein-packed, or extra creamy with simple swaps.
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The nice thing about green smoothies is you can adjust them to whatever you’re craving (or whatever you have stocked in your kitchen). This is just an overview – jump to the recipe card for the full instructions and measurements!
- Fresh Spinach (or Kale): Adds a fiber-rich, vitamin-packed boost without an overpowering taste.
- Banana (Frozen): Creates a thick, creamy base and adds natural fruit sweetness. Swap for ½ cup yogurt if preferred!
- Milk or Juice: Dairy or juice options allow for different flavors and textures. Try almond milk, oat milk, or orange juice!
- Chopped Fruit: Choose from pineapple, mango, apple, berries, pear, or kiwi for a bright, tropical flavor.
Smoothie Enhancers
Want an extra nutrition boost? Add chia, flax, or hemp seeds for plant-based protein and healthy fats!
Customize It
One of the best parts about making a green smoothie is switching it up to make it feel like a completely new beverage. Here are some customization options to make it your own:
- Superfoods: Cinnamon, cocoa powder, goji berries, or acai powder.
- Protein Powder: Vanilla is my favorite, but chocolate or mixed berry flavors work well, too!
- Flavor Enhancers: Think vanilla extract, fresh ginger, or turmeric.
- Sweeteners: If you have a sweet tooth, try adding a drizzle of maple syrup or honey to your smoothie.
Smoothie Tip
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruit or add a handful of ice cubes! (I always keep my freezer stocked with frozen fruit to throw into smoothies at a moment’s notice.)
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Foolproof Green Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk, can also use juice
- 1 cup fresh spinach, can also use kale
- 1 banana (frozen), can also use ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup chopped fruit, like pineapple, mango, apple, berries, pear, or kiwi
Optional Additions
- 1 Tbsp chia, flax, or hemp seeds
- ½ tsp cinnamon, vanilla, or honey
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup milk, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1 banana (frozen), and 1 cup chopped fruit in a blender until smooth. Add your desired additions and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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I just started juicing but I like the smoothie better I like Kale and spinach greeapple and pineapple
Yesss smoothies over juicing any day! So much more fiber 🙂
I am just getting into smoothies and am wondering if I can use raw mushrooms in them and if so have you tried it?
That’s a good question, Bessie! While I haven’t tried mushrooms in smoothies, I don’t see what it would be a problem. Would love to hear how it goes!
Followed this recipe and love my first green smoothie ever! Thankyou.
So happy to hear it, Rosie! 😀
I’m very pleased at first time making this recipe and plan to have my five a day mainly in the morning as a smoothie with extra fresh veg with my main course.
The suggestions given and various flavours will give plenty of scope to try on different days.
Also on the plus side home made will be so much cheaper than buying the ready made ones . Thanks for your advice 👍
Great recipes, simple and easy to understand. The ingredients used can be found anywhere in the world. I’m from Kenya so I will try them out
My version of a green smoothie is a base of two frozen bananas
I have a vita mix so I just cut my bananas in half.
2 bananas
2 cups of fresh organic spinach.
1/3cup milk more or less depending how thick / thin you want your smoothie
Vegan Protein Powder _ i use kos and only 1/2 scoop
Peppermint oil 1/3 tsp
Piece of dark chocolate bar add at the end
You can also add avocado
Hi when you said use liquid for example what kind of liquid apple juice orange juice?
Yep exactly! Any juice or milk would be great 😀
First ever smoothy which I decoded to try to help build iron and I have to say it was lovely, will definitely try more.
You made it so simple. Thank you.
So yummy!!