Easy Green Smoothie
I love this simple green smoothie recipe, which blends together spinach, banana, and Greek yogurt for added protein. It is naturally sweetened with fruit and tastes incredible! When it comes to smoothies, simple is best. I can’t keep up with lots of extra ingredients, and if I am going to make something daily, I need it to be quick with ingredients I already have on hand. This green smoothie is perfect! Inspired by our popular banana smoothie, you can make this easy green smoothie in 5 minutes or less! It’s easy, healthy, and delicious. For more super simple smoothie recipes, see our blueberry smoothie and strawberry smoothie. You may also enjoy our homemade green juice! Key Ingredients Spinach: I blend in 2 cups of baby spinach to make this super green. Even with so much spinach, you won’t really taste it. In fact, this is my son’s favorite smoothie, and he’s pretty sensitive to the taste of spinach. Other greens, like kale, are great, too, but you might taste them a bit more than baby spinach. Banana: I use one banana to make one large or two smaller kid-size smoothies. For the best smoothie, use a ripe banana. For the creamiest smoothie, use frozen banana slices. I’ve shared how I freeze bananas for smoothies in my banana smoothie recipe. Half an Orange: When I have oranges in the house, I love adding them to my morning smoothie. They add extra vitamin C and tropical flavor. You can substitute oranges with other fruits like mango, pineapple, or berries (but remember that berries will change the smoothie’s color). Greek Yogurt: I love adding a spoonful for extra creaminess and protein. If you want more protein, use plain high-protein yogurt or a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. Milk: You need a bit of liquid to thin things out. I love milk or dairy-free milk, but even water will do the trick. Spinach: I blend in 2 cups of baby spinach to make this super green. Even with so much spinach, you won’t really taste it. In fact, this is my son’s favorite smoothie, and he’s pretty sensitive to the taste of spinach. Other greens, like kale, are great, too, but you might taste them a bit more than baby spinach. Banana: I use one banana to make one large or two smaller kid-size smoothies. For the best smoothie, use a ripe banana. For the creamiest smoothie, use frozen banana slices. I’ve shared how I freeze bananas for smoothies in my banana smoothie recipe. Half an Orange: When I have oranges in the house, I love adding them to my morning smoothie. They add extra vitamin C and tropical flavor. You can substitute oranges with other fruits like mango, pineapple, or berries (but remember that berries will change the smoothie’s color). Greek Yogurt: I love adding a spoonful for extra creaminess and protein. If you want more protein, use plain high-protein yogurt or a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. Milk: You need a bit of liquid to thin things out. I love milk or dairy-free milk, but even water will do the trick. Easy Green Smoothie PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins This creamy, protein-packed green smoothie is simple and only takes a few minutes. We’ve shared a basic recipe below with optional ingredients after that. If you are looking for a substitute for Greek yogurt, leave it out or replace it with more fruit. For an extra boost of protein, add 1 to 2 scoops of your favorite protein powder. Makes 2 kid-size smoothies or 1 large You Will Need Basic Green Smoothie 1 medium banana, peeled 1/2 medium orange, peeled and quartered 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk 2 cups fresh spinach 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal or shelled hemp hearts 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter 1 to 2 teaspoons pure honey 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries Directions 1Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy, adding more milk or fruit to thin or thicken the smoothie. Serve immediately or freeze to enjoy later. 1Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy, adding more milk or fruit to thin or thicken the smoothie. Serve immediately or freeze to enjoy later. Adam and Joanne's Tips Using a frozen banana makes this really refreshing and thick. This smoothie tastes best fresh, but it can be frozen for later. To save the smoothie for later, add to a food-safe resealable plastic bag or container and freeze. Then 45 to 60 minutes before needing the smoothie, take out from freezer. Using a frozen banana makes this really refreshing and thick. This smoothie tastes best fresh, but it can be frozen for later. To save the smoothie for later, add to a food-safe resealable plastic bag or container and freeze. Then 45 to 60 minutes before needing the smoothie, take out from freezer. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 smoothie (large) / Calories 240 / Total Fat 6.1g / Saturated Fat 2.4g / Cholesterol 12.3mg / Sodium 128.8mg / Carbohydrate 38.2g / Dietary Fiber 5.5g / Total Sugars 22.4g / Protein 12.4g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Ginger Hibiscus Mocktail Next Post: Honey Roasted Chickpeas