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    Easy Banana Spinach Smoothie

    April 5, 2021 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

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    Easy to make and such a satisfying way to get your greens in, this Banana Spinach Smoothie is a perfect breakfast or snack that is ready in less than 5 minutes.

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    Apparently, I'm anemic sometimes. I thought it was only during pregnancy, but my body needs more iron even when I'm not giving some to a growing baby. It's good enough where I don't have to have any medical intervention, so I'm doing my best to control it through diet. Lots of salads. So many spinach and kale salads. Lots of beans. But sometimes a girl gets a little sick of those things.

    Helloooooo, my little green smoothie friend. This is a great way for me to pack in the iron without feeling like I'm just an animal chewing on grass all day (which -- don't get me wrong -- I'm a total fan of -- but there are also limits on the number of salads I can eat in a given day). This smoothie is a refreshing alternative, and something I can actually get excited about.

    green smoothie with loose spinach next to cup and bananas in the background with another smoothie.

    Banana Spinach Smoothie Benefits

    Green smoothies are very healthy thanks to the iron and other vitamins and minerals spinach and fruit have. There's so much to love besides iron:

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin A
    • Manganese
    • Potassium
    • Calcium

    Start With Your Base, Then Add Add-Ins

    This banana spinach smoothie is delicious as is (and how I eat it), but there are numerous ways to mix it up or add even more nutritional value. Take a look at some of these ideas:

    Fruit & Fruit Juice Substitutions

    Fresh or frozen fruit work great. If you're using frozen fruit straight from the freezer, I usually don't add ice but if I'm using fresh fruit, I grab a handful of ice to include.

    Don't have peaches? Try substituting for any of the following fruits below. If you don't have fresh fruit, add ¼ cup of fruit juice instead.

    • apples
    • pineapple
    • blueberries
    • mango
    • strawberries

    Vegetables Additions

    • celery
    • beets

    Add in Creaminess

    You can easily sub in your favorite yogurt instead of the almond milk to make the smoothie extra creamy. This banana spinach smoothie is also delicious with peanut butter if that's your jam or a half of an avocado.

    Other Add-Ins

    • chia seeds for added protein
    • protein powder
    • acai berries
    • flax seeds
    • gogi berries
    • nutritional yeast
    4 bowls on marbled counter filled with spinach, frozen peaches, banana, and almond milk.

    How to Make a Smoothie with Frozen Fruit and Milk

    All you do is throw everything into a blender and turn that bad boy on high for 30 seconds to a minute. Feel free to add more liquid or other add-ins (see below) based on your preferred consistency.

    Tips for Making the Best Banana Spinach Smoothie

    • Get a high-powered blender. The good blenders are so much better at blending foods than a cheaper one, so if you enjoy smoothies, soups and other blendy foods, you'll definitely want to invest in a quality blender.
    • Add ice (or not). If you want your smoothie to be extra cold, throw a handful of ice cubes in. If I'm using frozen fruit straight from the freezer and am eating the smoothie right away, sometimes I leave the ice out.
    • Make it when you need it. I don't recommend making this smoothie in advance. It's much better when it's drunk right away.
    • Get creative. There are so many ways to jazz up this green smoothie if you're getting a little bored. Use this recipe as a base.
    green smoothie on marbled counter with ripe bananas in the background.

    Banana Spinach Smoothie Calories

    I'm not a calorie counter, but this question comes up a lot for people looking for smoothie recipes. According to Very Well Fit, there are 212 calories in this smoothie.

    Other Easy Breakfast Ideas

    • Blueberry Muffins with Pecan Streusel
    • Healthy Egg and Vegetable Bake
    • Fresh Baked Blueberry Muffins with Pecan Streusel
    • Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • No Bake Homemade Cereal Bars
    • Fresh Baked Blueberry Donuts
    green smoothie in mason jar with striped straw sticking in it. bananas and frozen peaches in the background.

    xox,

    kathryn

    As always, if you make anything from the blog, be sure to let me know! I love hearing from you in the comments on this post below or find Worn Slap Out on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    banana spinach smoothie in mason jar with loose spinach and bananas in background.

    Easy Banana Spinach Smoothie

    Easy to make and such a satisfying way to get your greens in, this Banana and Spinach Smoothie is a perfect breakfast or snack that is ready in less than 5 minutes.
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: breakfast ideas, fruit smoothie, green smoothie, spinach smoothie
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe banana
    • 2 cups spinach
    • ½ cup almond milk (or regular milk)
    • ½ cup frozen peaches (OR any kind of fresh or frozen fruit OR ¼ cup fruit juice)
    • handful of ice (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds until everything is well blended.
    • Transfer to a cup and enjoy!

    Notes

    This smoothie is best eaten as soon as it's made and before the ice or frozen fruit melts! 
    I don't recommend making this smoothie in advance.

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