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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: The Ginger & Pepper Secret for a Healthier Blend

Discover a game-changing Spinach Banana Smoothie, a vibrant and healthy blend perfect for a quick breakfast or revitalizing snack. This recipe expertly masks the taste of spinach with ripe banana and features a unique twist of fresh ginger and black pepper, enhancing both flavor and nutrient absorption for a wonderfully creamy, frosty, and delicious drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 very ripe banana small or half a large
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy substitute)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • a few ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
  1. First, give your fresh baby spinach a quick wash. Peel your banana and, if it’s fresh and not frozen, slice it into a few pieces to help it blend more easily. Lastly, grate your fresh ginger to get that lovely 1/2 teaspoon, and have your 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper measured out and ready.
Step 2: Load the Blender
  1. For the smoothest blend, the order you add ingredients to your blender matters! Start with the liquid: pour in your 1 cup of milk. Next, add the soft greens – your 2 cups of spinach. Follow that with the banana, a few ice cubes for chill, and finally, our unique twist ingredients: the 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger and the 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 3: Blend Until Silky Smooth
  1. Secure the lid on your blender. Begin blending on a low setting to incorporate everything, then gradually increase to high speed. Blend for about 30-60 seconds, or until the smoothie is completely silky smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks of spinach remaining. You'll see it transform into a vibrant green color as it blends.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
  1. The best time to enjoy your Spinach Banana Smoothie is right after blending. This ensures you get that perfectly frosty texture and freshest taste. Pour into your favorite glass and sip away!

Notes

For the creamiest, frostiest smoothie, use a frozen banana and chilled milk. Best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture and freshness. For meal prep, create freezer packs with spinach, banana, ginger, and pepper, adding milk and ice when ready to blend. Consider adding nut butter or seeds for extra satiety.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.