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A glass of green spinach smoothie surrounded by fresh spinach leaves and pineapple in the background.
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Green Spinach Smoothie

A creamy, naturally sweet green smoothie that tastes like a treat but fuels your morning with real nutrition.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
  • 1 medium frozen banana sliced before freezing
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
Liquid & Boosters
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk plus more if needed
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 inch fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, to taste

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender

Method
 

Blend
  1. Add almond milk to your blender first, then Greek yogurt, spinach, frozen banana, mango, ginger, and chia seeds. This order helps the blades catch the greens and frozen fruit without stalling.
  2. Start on low speed for 10 seconds to break up the frozen fruit, then increase to high and blend for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and no flecks of spinach remain. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed.
  3. If the smoothie is too thick to pour, add almond milk 2 tablespoons at a time and blend 10 more seconds. Taste and add honey or maple syrup if your fruit was not fully ripe.
  4. Pour into two glasses and drink right away. The spinach flavor intensifies and the texture separates if it sits too long.

Notes

Freeze your own bananas when they get spotty - they are sweeter and creamier than store-bought frozen ones. For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and reduce the honey. The ginger adds subtle warmth and aids digestion, but you can skip it if you prefer a milder flavor.