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Green Smoothie

Published: Nov 26, 2021 by Justin Coit

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This simple Green Smoothie recipe is a healthy and nutrient-dense way to start your day off. It’s a great smoothie for beginners that comes together in minutes with only five basic ingredients. Don’t be intimidated by the color; this vibrant smoothie is absolutely delicious.

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A great way to add more greens to your daily diet, this green smoothie is so good for you while being delicious! This recipe is filling enough for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, but you can easily add additional add-ins to bulk up the smoothie some more. There are no sweeteners added, and it’s packed with a ton of nutrients, making it so good for you and your family! For another healthy breakfast, try my easy sweet potato toast or simple chia pudding.

Key Ingredients You Need

Ingredients for a green smoothie.
  • Spinach — In order to make a green smoothie, you’ll need some leafy greens. My go-to greens are fresh spinach. But not to worry, you won’t even taste the spinach.
  • Frozen fruit — This recipe uses frozen pineapple and mango. The sweetness balances out the spinach flavor.
  • Banana — The banana adds another healthy element as well as contributes to the smoothie’s sweetness and creamy texture.

How to Make A Green Smoothie

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Step 1: To a blender, add the fresh spinach.

Step 2: Add the water.

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Step 3: Add the frozen pineapples.

Step 4: Add the frozen mangoes.

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Step 5: Add the peeled banana.

Step 6: Blend until combined. ??If desired, add ice for a thicker, more frozen consistency.

Green smoothie being poured into a glass from a blender.

Tips For This Recipe

  • Do not thaw the fruit before blending. The frozen fruit leads to a smoother, creamier green smoothie. It’s also more convenient to just add the fruit from frozen into the blender.
  • Want a more flavorful smoothie? Swap the water for milk of your choice (such as almond milk).
  • If you do not have a powerful blender such as a Vitamix, you might have to blend your smoothie in stages. Blend the spinach with the water first to avoid leafy chunks. 
  • While frozen spinach is an alternative option, fresh spinach is ideal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What other fruit can I add?

Feel free to add any fruit you have on hand! Keep in mind that if you use colorful fruit such as blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc, your smoothies will not stay a vibrant green color. Some other fruits to try are peaches, grapes, apples, pears, and strawberries.

Can I use different greens?

For sure! If you do not have spinach, try using kale, microgreens, arugula, swiss chard, collard greens, lettuce, beet greens, or whatever you have in the fridge for this green shake.

What else can I add to the smoothie?

There are so many add-ins that you can add to your smoothies. Some ideas are protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp hearts, yogurt, maca powder, and nut butter. However, avoid adding too much as it’s easy to double or triple the calorie count. It’ll also affect the overall flavor if you add too much to the base of the smoothie.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can make this healthy green smoothie made ahead of time. Store your blended smoothie in the refrigerator in an airtight container such as a mason jar for 1 to 2 days. Alternatively, you can combine the spinach, frozen fruit, and banana in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Simply empty the bag into the blender with some water and blend until smooth when ready to drink.


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Green Smoothie

This simple Green Smoothie recipe is a healthy and nutrient-dense way to start your day off. It’s a great smoothie for beginners that comes together in minutes with only five basic ingredients. Don’t be intimidated by the color; this vibrant smoothie is absolutely delicious.
Prep Time0 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Justin Coit

Ingredients

  • 1 cups spinach
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • Ice to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • If desired add ice for a thicker, more frozen consistency.

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Notes

  • Do not thaw the fruit before blending. The frozen fruit leads to a smoother, creamier smoothie. It’s also more convenient to just add the fruit from frozen into the blender.
  • Want a more flavorful smoothie? Swap the water for milk of your choice (such as almond milk).
  • If you do not have a powerful blender such as a Vitamix, you might have to blend your smoothie in stages. Blend the spinach with the water first to avoid leafy chunks. 
  • While frozen spinach is an alternative option, fresh spinach is ideal.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2385IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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