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A vibrant green Spinach Banana Smoothie in a clear glass with a straw, garnished with a banana slice and a mint leaf.

Spinach Banana Smoothie (No Spinach Taste!) – Thick & Creamy Recipe

Discover the ultimate Spinach Banana Smoothie recipe! This unique twist with rolled oats and vanilla ensures a thick, creamy texture and absolutely no bitter spinach taste, perfect for a healthy, satisfying breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Calories: 225
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
  • 1-2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • A few ice cubes

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender

Method
 

Phase 1: Gather & Load
  1. Start by adding all your ingredients into a high-speed blender. Recommend adding the liquid first (your milk or dairy substitute), followed by the softer ingredients like ripe banana chunks, then the fresh baby spinach, rolled oats, pure vanilla extract, and finally, a few ice cubes or frozen banana if using. This order helps the blender blades catch everything effectively for optimal blending.
Phase 2: Blend to Perfection
  1. Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Watch for a vibrant green color to develop. If needed, pause and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure everything gets blended evenly, especially the leafy greens and oats.
Phase 3: Serve & Enjoy
  1. Once perfectly smooth, pour your thick and creamy Spinach Banana Smoothie immediately into a glass. Enjoy its sweet, refreshing aroma and taste.

Notes

For the ultimate creamy, thick, and frosty smoothie, always freeze ripe bananas in advance. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness, and never skip the rolled oats and pure vanilla extract for superior creaminess and flavor masking. Blend for at least 60 seconds. To add healthy fats, consider a tablespoon of nut butter, flaxseed, hemp seeds, chia seeds, or 1/4 to 1/2 an avocado. Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately. If making ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than 12-24 hours and re-blend before serving.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.