Spinach Smoothie is a smooth, creamy, and nutrient-dense green drink. It is usually made with fresh spinach, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, healthy fat, and sweetener. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Spinach Smoothie with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the making process is simple and clear. This Spinach Smoothie is one of the healthy drinks especially when you are on a weight loss goal. And it can also be enjoyed pre or post-workout snacks or as a healthy treat to enjoy on hot summer days.
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What is Spinach Smoothie?
Spinach Smoothie is a smooth, creamy, and healthy green drink loaded with nutrients and vitamins. It is usually made with fresh spinach, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, healthy fat, and sweeteners.
Spinach is one of the superfoods that are good to include in your diet. And using them in smoothies has a lot of health benefits. Even though the green leaves are healthy, you might wonder how is it going to taste? Don't worry, the pineapples, banana, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla yogurt added to this drink not only makes the drink filling but also diminish the raw taste of spinach.
The above-mentioned ingredients also are loaded with many health benefits that are good for your overall well-being. And it is one of the filling drinks that keep you full for long especially when you are on a weight loss plan.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this healthy Spinach Smoothie are minimal and they should be easily available in most supermarkets around. Let's see what are they below.
- Spinach - A good source of fiber, calcium, vitamins, iron, and minerals
- Pineapple - Delivers the tropical fruit flavor and is also loaded with healthy nutrients and vitamins
- Banana - Loaded with fiber and antioxidants and also makes the drink creamy and smooth. You can also make this Spinach Smoothie with no banana by replacing it with favorite fruits of your choice
- Peanut Butter - It is an optional ingredient, but peanut butter is filled with healthy proteins and fats. Also makes the drink creamy, flavorful, and filling
- Greek Yogurt - A Good source of probiotics that is good for your gut health. I have used vanilla flavored Greek yogurt and even regular yogurt works well for this recipe
- Almond Milk- You can use any plant-based milk like soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or similar others
- Honey or Maple Syrup - I have added honey here but you can also substitute it with maple syrup
For the detailed ingredient list please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Spinach Smoothie?
The recipe I have shared here is Spinach Smoothie with pineapple and banana. I have also used vanilla-flavored non-fat Greek Yogurt, peanut butter, and almond milk to make this drink filling and satisfying.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add the ingredients - In a blender jar, add the spinach, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and almond milk
- Blend - Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Pour - Open the lid and pour the healthy Spinach Smoothie into a serving glass
- Serve -Serve this Spinach Smoothie for breakfast, before or after a workout, or as a quick filling snack
Tips
- For a flavorful drink - Adding pineapple, or other fruits like mango, or strawberries will deliver a bitter-less and flavorful drink
- Healthy Fats - Healthy fats like peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter deliver a rich taste and flavor to your drink. Also, they are a good source of good fats
- For a Vegan-friendly drink - Substitute the Greek Yogurt with any plant-based yogurt and honey with maple syrup for a delicious vegan-friendly drink
- Other Healthy Addins - You can also use flaxseed or chia seeds in this smoothie that is a loaded with dietary fiber and omega 3 fatty acids
- Serving - Enjoy this super healthy Spinach Smoothie for breakfast, pre or post-workout, or as a quick snack
Benefits
Even though most of you know Spinach is a super healthy green leaf to include in your diet, you might also get a question whether adding spinach to smoothies is worth it and good for your health. The answer is yes and according to experts like Healthline and WebMD,
- Spinach is a good source of insoluble fiber and is also low in carbs. This combination of food is good for a healthy digestive system and also when you are in a weight loss plan
- Spinach is also loaded with Vitamin C, K, folic acid, iron, and calcium that helps in bone health, heart, skin health, nervous and muscle health
- We are also adding greek yogurt which is a good source of probiotics, almond milk - low in carbs, a good source of Vitamin E which is good for combating inflammation and stress
- Also, leafy greens may decrease the risk of inflammation, heart problems, and cancer
Calories
This Spinach Smoothie that I have shared here contains 343 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
I would always suggest making the smoothie as fresh as possible to enjoy its complete health benefits. But you can always feel free to store the leftovers for up to a day in the refrigerator in a closed container.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this healthy Spinach Smoothie for breakfast, pre or post work out, or as a quick snack.
Related Recipes
You can also find similar recipes below and more at smoothie recipes and healthy drinks recipes
- Green Smoothie
- Kale Smoothie
- Avocado Smoothie
- Oatmeal Smoothie
- Protein Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Apple Smoothie
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Spinach Smoothie Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Spinach Smoothie Recipe below that I hope will help you make a healthy drink at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup Pineapple, frozen
- 1 Banana, medium size
- 3 tbsp Vanilla Greek Yogurt, non-fat or regular yogurt
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp Honey, or maple syrup
- 1 cup Almond Milk
Instructions
To make Spinach Smoothie
- In a blender jar, add the spinach, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and almond milk
- Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Open the lid and pour the healthy Spinach Smoothie into a serving glass
To Serve
- Serve this Spinach Smoothie for breakfast, before or after a workout, or as a quick filling snack
Recipe Video
Chef's Notes and Tips
- For a flavorful drink - Adding pineapple, or similar other fruits like mango, or strawberries will deliver a bitter-less and flavorful drink
- Healthy Fats - Healthy fats like peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter deliver a rich taste and flavor to your drink. Also, they are a good source of good fats
- For a Vegan-friendly drink - Substitute the Greek Yogurt with any plant-based yogurt and honey with maple syrup for a delicious vegan-friendly drink
- Other Healthy Addins - You can also use flaxseed or chia seeds in this smoothie that are loaded with dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids
- Serving - Enjoy this super healthy Spinach Smoothie for breakfast, pre or post-workout, or as a quick snack when you are on a weight loss plan
Nutrition Info
Disclaimer: We’re not nutrition experts. Nutritional info is estimated and should be used as a guide. For precise details, consult a professional.
FAQ
Spinach Smoothie is a smooth, creamy, and healthy green drink loaded with nutrients and vitamins. It is usually made with fresh spinach, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, healthy fat, and sweeteners. And it is one of the filling drinks that keep you full for long especially when you are on a weight loss plan.
Yes, you can add regular milk or any type of your favorite milk to this smoothie. But sometimes adding milk with pineapple turns the smoothie bitter and I have explained why it happens that way in my Pineapple Smoothie. Please take a look if you are interested in knowing about that.
Yes, it's a healthy smoothie that is loaded with fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy nutrients that are good for bone health, digestive, heart, and muscle health.
This Smoothie that I have shared here contains 343 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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