Spinach Smoothie

Boost your GREENS intake the easy way! Fresh spinach, banana, and pineapple make for a super simple, totally delicious Spinach Smoothie. Add Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder to stay full all morning long.

Meggan’s notes

I love a good spinach smoothie. In fact, I’ve been known to add an entire block of frozen spinach to my smoothies and drink it all at once!

But if drinking a cup of blended spinach doesn’t thrill you, fear not! You’ll taste nothing but the tropics thanks to plenty of banana and pineapple in this smoothie.

Grab your favorite protein powder or some Greek yogurt to boost the protein. Add a few spoonfuls of flax seeds (or chia seeds) for extra fiber and good fats, too! This is a delicious, balanced smoothie that will keep you full all morning long.

Recipe ingredients

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Ingredient notes

• Milk: Use regular cow’s milk or your favorite non-dairy milk such as almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or soy milk. From skim to whole, any fat level will do.
• Pineapple: To substitute fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped), add ½ cup ice or more to the blender.
• Spinach: To take your spinach over the top, substitute a 10-ounce block of frozen spinach, thawed, for the 2 cups fresh. It’s intense but amazing!
• Protein powder: You can use either Greek yogurt or protein powder in this smoothie. Protein powder is never a one-size-fits-all solution, but I wrote extensively about the Best Protein Powders for Smoothies because it’s something I care about. If you don’t currently have a favorite, you might be able to find one in the list.
• Flax or chia seeds: Add 2 tablespoons of flax seeds or chia seeds for an extra boost of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. You can soak the chia seeds in water for 5 to 10 minutes if desired, but it’s not required. Bob’s Red Mill is my favorite brand for these.

Step-by-step instructions

1. In the bottom of a blender, add almond milk, banana, pineapple, spinach, protein powder or Greek yogurt, and flax seeds.

2. Blend until smooth.

Recipe tips and variations

• Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of smoothie, enough for 1 serving.
• Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Some separation may occur, so shake or stir to combine before enjoying.
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Spinach Smoothie

By Meggan Hill

Boost your GREENS intake the easy way! Fresh spinach, banana, and pineapple make for a super simple, totally delicious Spinach Smoothie. Add Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder to stay full all morning long.

Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Servings 1 smoothie

Course Drinks, Smoothies

Cuisine American

Calories 413

4.91 from 31 votes

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup almond milk or other milk (see note 1)
• ▢ 1 small banana
• ▢ 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks (about 4 ounces, see note 2)
• ▢ 2 cups fresh spinach (see note 3)
• ▢ 1 scoop protein powder or ½ cup Greek yogurt (see note 4)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons flax seeds (see note 5)

Instructions 

• In the bottom of a blender, add almond milk, banana, pineapple, spinach, protein powder or Greek yogurt, and flax seeds. Blend until smooth.

Notes

1. Milk: Use regular cow’s milk or your favorite non-dairy milk such as almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or soy milk. From skim to whole, any fat level will do.
2. Pineapple: To substitute fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped), add ½ cup ice or more to the blender.
3. Spinach: To take your spinach over the top, substitute a 10-ounce block of frozen spinach, thawed, for the 2 cups fresh. It’s intense but amazing!
4. Protein powder: Use either your favorite vanilla protein powder or ½ cup Greek yogurt.
5. Flax or chia seeds: Add 2 tablespoons of flax seeds or chia seeds for an extra boost of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. 
6. Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of smoothie, enough for 1 serving.
7. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Some separation may occur, so shake or stir to combine before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 smoothieCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 32gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 1129mgFiber: 12gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 5867IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 6mg

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