Description
This Spinach Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a nutritious and delicious blend of fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, and ripe bananas, perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack. Creamy and packed with vitamins, it’s easy to make and can be customized with optional ingredients for added flavor and nutrition. Enjoy it chilled for a revitalizing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Wash the Spinach: Rinse the fresh spinach leaves under cold water and pat them dry.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Hull the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters.
- Slice the Banana: Peel and slice the banana into smaller pieces.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the almond milk, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
- Add Spinach to Blender: Place the washed spinach leaves into the blender first.
- Add Strawberries and Banana: Add the sliced strawberries and banana on top of the spinach.
- Pour in the Almond Milk: Add the almond milk to the blender.
- Add Sweetener and Extras: Drizzle in honey or maple syrup, and add chia seeds and vanilla extract if using.
- Add Ice (Optional): Toss in ice cubes if you prefer a chilled smoothie.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste the Smoothie: Adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more almond milk if the smoothie is too thick and blend again.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into glasses, using a strainer if desired.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with whole strawberries or a sprinkle of chia seeds.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Freeze the ingredients in portions for quick smoothies. Blend frozen ingredients with almond milk when ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes