Description
A refreshing and nutrient-packed green smoothie featuring baby spinach, frozen banana, and tropical fruit chunks blended with almond or coconut milk. Perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack to boost your energy and provide essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Liquid Base
- ½ to ¾ cup almond milk or coconut milk
Greens
- 2 to 3 cups baby spinach leaves
Fruit
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks or mango chunks
Optional Sweetener
- Stevia, honey, agave, or other preferred sweetener, as needed
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender. In a large, high-powered blender, add the almond or coconut milk first, then the baby spinach leaves, followed by the frozen banana and frozen pineapple or mango chunks.
- Start blending low to high. Begin blending on low speed to combine ingredients, then gradually increase to high speed to ensure a smooth texture.
- Blend until smooth. Continue blending on high speed for 50 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, with no visible chunks of fruit or leaves.
- Adjust consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond or coconut milk in small increments, about ¼ cup at a time, to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve and enjoy. Pour the smoothie into a large glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit to achieve a chilled, thick smoothie without needing ice.
- Baby spinach is mild in flavor and blends well without altering the taste significantly.
- Adjust sweetness with your preferred sweetener based on your taste and dietary needs.
- This smoothie is best consumed immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours with some separation expected.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
