Spinach Smoothie
Start your day with a burst of health and vitality! This delicious spinach smoothie combines fresh spinach, ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and almond milk into a creamy, nutrient-packed drink. Perfect for breakfast or as a refreshing snack, this vibrant green smoothie not only nourishes your body but also delights your taste buds. Enjoy the ease of preparation while sneaking in those essential greens without compromising on flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana (or 1 frozen banana)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water.
- Peel the banana and gather all ingredients.
- Place spinach in the blender first, followed by almond milk and Greek yogurt.
- Add honey or maple syrup and chia seeds if using.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg