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A vibrant green spinach banana smoothie in a tall glass with a straw, garnished with a banana slice.

Spinach Banana Smoothie

Boost your day with this creamy, healthy, and satisfying Spinach Banana Smoothie. Enhanced with almond butter for sustained energy and lemon juice for a bright, balanced flavor, this nutrient-packed blend is incredibly easy to make for a quick breakfast or satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Calories: 249
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
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • A few ice cubes

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender

Method
 

Prep Your Ingredients
  1. First, if you're using a fresh banana, peel it and slice it into a few chunks. Give your fresh baby spinach a quick wash. Having everything ready to go makes blending a breeze. For optimal blending, remember to add liquids first!
Load the Blender
  1. Into your high-speed blender, add the ingredients in this order for the most efficient blending: start with your liquid (milk or dairy substitute, and fresh lemon juice). Next, add the fresh baby spinach. Then, layer in the banana (fresh or frozen), followed by the almond butter. Finally, if you're not using a frozen banana, toss in a few ice cubes.
Blend to Perfection
  1. Secure the lid and begin blending on a low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, with no visible spinach specks remaining. You want a truly silky smooth texture. If the mixture is struggling, stop the blender, use a tamper or a spatula to push down the ingredients, and continue blending. Repeat until absolutely smooth.
Taste & Adjust
  1. Once blended, give your smoothie a taste. Is it sweet enough for your liking? You can add a small pitted date or a touch of maple syrup for extra sweetness. Is it too thick? Add a splash more milk. Too thin? Toss in a few more ice cubes or a couple more chunks of frozen banana for a thicker, frostier consistency. Achieving the optimal liquid-to-solid ratio is key to your desired texture.
Serve Immediately
  1. For the absolute best taste, texture, and nutritional value, pour your vibrant Spinach Banana Smoothie into a glass and enjoy it right away!

Notes

For optimal taste and texture, consume your smoothie immediately. If short-term storage is necessary (1-2 hours), use an airtight container in the fridge. For future convenience, pre-portion and freeze spinach and sliced bananas. Always use very ripe or frozen bananas for the best creaminess, and add liquids first to your blender for efficient processing.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.