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A vibrant green Spinach Banana Smoothie in a clear glass, garnished with a fresh banana slice and a small spinach leaf.

Silky Spinach Banana Smoothie: The Best Recipe (No Spinach Taste!)

Achieve the best Silky Spinach Banana Smoothie with our unique recipe. Pre-soaked oats create an incredibly smooth texture, while a pinch of sea salt neutralizes any spinach bitterness. Quick, healthy, and delightfully delicious for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Half a large or 1 small very ripe banana
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy substitute)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for soaking oats)
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

1. Prepare the Oats
  1. In a small bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon of rolled oats with 2 tablespoons of milk. Give it a quick stir and let the oats pre-soak for 10 minutes. This crucial first step allows the oats to soften, ensuring a wonderfully silky and non-gritty texture in your final smoothie.
2. Load the Blender
  1. Once your oats are ready, it's time to build your smoothie in the blender. For optimal blending and a super smooth result, add your ingredients in this order: First, pour in the remaining 1 cup of milk. Next, add the fresh baby spinach. Then, gently spoon in the pre-soaked oats. Follow with your ripe or frozen banana, the tiny pinch of sea salt, and finally, the 4-6 ice cubes. You'll see beautiful layers forming, ready for blending.
3. Blend to Perfection
  1. Secure the lid on your blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Listen as the blender whirs, transforming the vibrant green leaves and fruit into a luxurious, thick liquid. There should be absolutely no spinach flecks or oat bits visible. Depending on your blender's power, this usually takes about 30-60 seconds.
4. Serve Immediately
  1. Your silky Spinach Banana Smoothie is now ready! Pour it into a glass and enjoy it right away for the best possible freshness, flavor, and texture.

Notes

For the ultimate creamy, frosty texture, always use a frozen banana. To freeze, peel ripe bananas, break into chunks, and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to an airtight bag. Don't skip pre-soaking the rolled oats for a silky smooth smoothie, avoiding a gritty mouthfeel. The tiny pinch of sea salt is a game-changer, enhancing flavors and balancing any potential bitterness from the spinach. While best enjoyed immediately, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few hours; some separation is natural. You can also prepare pre-portioned smoothie packs by combining dry and frozen ingredients in freezer bags, then adding fresh milk when ready to blend.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.