Another great thing about this delicious spinach banana smoothie is that, It contains vitamins, minerals and fiber so it’s great for breakfast or a snack. This smoothie can be prepared with the help of a blinked and a few ingredients and it is also very easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any type of milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, adds ultra creaminess and protein)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)
How to Make This Smoothie
- Prepare the Ingredients: Banana should be peeled and sliced, spinach washed and chopped, also other ingredients need to be measured.
- Blend: Simply combine the banana, spinach, almond milk, Greek yogurt, if still using it, and honey, if necessary.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process for 1 to 2 minutes more using the high speed blender component until it thickens and emulsifies completely. For a thicker and less warm smoothie use ice cubes or frozen banana chips.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon if you wish.
Nutritional Breakdown
- Calories: ~150-180 kcal
- Protein: ~3-4g (from spinach and banana)
- Fat: ~0.5-1g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~5-6g (from spinach and banana)
- Sugar: ~20-25g (naturally occurring sugars from banana)
- Potassium: ~500-550mg
- Iron: ~10-15% of the daily value (from spinach)
- Vitamin C: ~40-50% of the daily value (from spinach and banana)
- Vitamin A: ~70-80% of the daily value (from spinach).
Creative Variations for Spinach Smoothie
1. Spinach Banana and Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Preparation:
- Gather Ingredients: First, gather spinach leaves, a banana that is fully ripe, fresh or frozen blueberries, and a liquid base that can be almond milk or coconut water.
- Blend Everything Together: Throughout this process you are required to blend spinach with frozen banana, blueberries, almond milk, chia seeds and ice in a high speed blender. Cover and pulse until the ingredients are well combined, smooth and slightly creamy.
- Adjust & Taste: Sip the smoothie and add honey or an equivalent sweetener if you find the smoothie not sweet enough. Blend it again.
- Serve & Enjoy: Place it in a glass, ready to have a fulfilling, nutrient-packed smoothie.
2. Frozen Spinach in Smoothies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup almond milk (or any type of milk of your choice)
- ½ cup frozen berries of your choice (you can use strawberries, blueberries etc.)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Preparation:
- Gather Ingredients: Prepare all these ingredients for quick and easy handling during the cooking process.
- Add to Blender: Begin with the liquid base, the frozen spinach, fruits and then the options.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend until the mixture is smooth and thick and the color of the mixture became pink.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too thick do not forget to add some more milk to it.
- Serve Fresh: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy.
3. Apple Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients:
- Fresh Spinach: 1 cup containing rich in iron, fiber and vitamins.
- Apple: 1 medium-sized, cored and chopped (add sweetness and antioxidants).
- Frozen Banana: 1 (enhances the moisturizing effect and sweetener).
- Almond Milk: ½ cup (any milk of your choice).
- Chia Seeds: 1 tablespoon (to enhance the level of omega-3 fatty acids).
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon (optional).
- Ice Cubes: 4–5 (optional).
Preparation:
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the spinach properly and dice the apple to make it blend well.
- Blend Everything Together: Throughout this process you are required to blend spinach with apple, frozen banana, almond milk, chia seeds and ice in a high speed blender. Cover and pulse until the ingredients are well combined, smooth and slightly creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Take a sip of the smoothie and if you would like it sweeter add some honey or maple syrup. Blend briefly to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy.
FAQs
1. Is it possible to prepare this smoothie in advance?
However, smoothies should ideally be consumed immediately but you can prepare the components a night earlier. You have to chop the banana and spinach to store in the refrigerator, and blend in the morning.
2. What are good substitutes for almond milk?
Alternative to almond milk, you can also use any non dairy milk, such as soy milk, oat milk or coconut milk. You also can use regular dairy milk if you wish to.
3. Is this smoothie suitable for weight loss?
Yes! This product is very light on the body yet filled with nutrients making it perfect for a snack or even breakfast.
4. Are there any vegetables that I can add to this smoothie?
Absolutely! Spinach is still a vegetable already, but you can add any other vegetables, greens such as kale, even cucumber if you want.
5. How Can I Add Protein to Smoothie?
For adding more protein in spinach banana smoothie you can add protein powder, Greek yogurt, Nut Butter, chia seeds or silken tofu, they will make both smoothie and them rich in proteins.
Conclusion
The Spinach Banana Smoothie will include nutrient rich ingredients including fiber, antioxidants and minerals that aid the digestive system and energy levels. Novel touches are ‘nice chunks of mango, slices of pineapple or raspberries,’ it makes it interesting. If you are new to smoothies or a loyal follower of this type of meal, this recipe will be very useful for you.