Blueberry Smoothie Spinach Recipe

Smoothie recipes using spinach are fresh, healthy and super easy to make! It’s simple to switch up the frozen blueberries we used for any of your other favorite fruits!

Because, I’m somewhat of a “crunchy mom”, I haven’t bought a box of cereal in years. I’d love to fix a hot breakfast with eggs every day, but sometimes (who am I kidding, most days) I’m really crunched for time and I need a super quick, healthy alternative.

Smoothies for the win! My kids LOVE smoothies. And what I love is that I can easily sneak all kinds of healthy things in that they wouldn’t normally eat (without bribery!).

Because we grow a lot of spinach each year, I like to freeze it and add it to smoothies all year long. It doesn’t add any noticeable flavor that my kids might pick up on, but it does add loads of vitamins and nutrients!

Next time, you’ll have to make my kids favorite chocolate banana smoothie!

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what you need for this spinach smoothie recipe

Ingredients

• Milk or Juice – Using milk will give your smoothies more of a mild, sweet flavor. Using orange juice will give it more of a tangy, bold flavor. Both delicious options!
• Spinach – Either frozen or fresh spinach. I like to use baby spinach because it blends more easily.
• Blueberries – Using frozen fruit in your smoothies will give the smoothies a nice icy texture without diluting the flavor by adding ice.
• Bananas – Using frozen ripe bananas gives this recipe a nice smooth, frosty texture and adds just the right amount of sweetness.
• Greek Yogurt – Either vanilla of plain yogurt. Adding yogurt gives you nice creamy smoothies with a boost of protein.
• Vanilla Extract – Because everything tastes better with vanilla.

Supplies

• High-Powered Blender

If you haven’t tried it yet, you can make your own Greek yogurt in an instant pot pretty easily.

how to make blueberry spinach banana smoothies

Combine – Add the smoothie ingredients to the blender starting with 1/2 cup of milk or orange juice, 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1 cup of spinach, 1 1/2 cups of frozen blueberries or other frozen fruit, 2 frozen bananas and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend – Blend until smooth. Add more milk or juice if the smoothie is too thick.

Tips for success

To Serve – Pour into two 8 ounce glasses.

To Store – Leftovers can be poured into freezer safe single serving containers and frozen for up to 1 month.

To Use Frozen Spinach – 7 ounces of frozen spinach can be used in place of 1 cup fresh.

If Using Fresh Fruit – Using frozen bananas and blueberries is prefered, but if you’d rather use fresh fruit, add a handful of ice cubes to get a frosty textured smoothie.

Substitutions – For a protein boost add a heaping scoop of your favorite protein powder.

Variations – Try adding in some extra add-ins like chia seeds, ground flaxseed meal, almond butter, peanut butter or coconut flakes for texture and added nutrition.

For A Sweeter Smoothie – Add honey or pure maple syrup to taste.

FAQ about making smoothies with spinach

Can you taste spinach in a smoothie?

Because spinach has such a mild flavor, you won’t taste it in a smoothie unless you use a really large amount. The flavors of the added fruits will overpower the spinach.

Is spinach a good addition to smoothies?

Yes! Spinach is loaded with nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamin C and A so it really adds a lot of nutritional value without adding many calories.

Can I use frozen spinach for smoothies?

Frozen spinach works just as well as fresh in smoothies. A great plus is that spinach doesn’t lose any of it’s health benefits by being frozen so it’s just as good for you to eat frozen as it is fresh!

What fruits go well in Smoothie recipes with spinach?

Spinach pairs well with just about every fruit! That’s what makes this recipe so flexible! These are the most common fruits to use in smoothie recipes with spinach.

• Bananas
• Berries
• Pineapple
• Mango

How much spinach should I put in my smoothie?

Start with a handful (about 1 cup) of spinach. You can up it to 2 cups for a more bright green smoothie that is higher in nutrients, but the spinach taste will be more noticeable.

Can I make smoothies with spinach ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare smoothie packs by freezing all of your smoothie ingredients in a freezer safe bag to blend whenever you’re ready.

Or go ahead and prepare the smoothies and freeze in a freezer safe container to thaw and enjoy another time.

more healthy smoothie recipes on the blog

• Chocolate Banana Smoothie
• Orange Fruit Smoothie

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