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A vibrant green spinach banana smoothie in a tall glass with a straw, ready to drink.

Spinach Banana Smoothie with Ginger & Lime (Easy & Healthy!)

This Spinach Banana Smoothie is a creamy, refreshing, and vibrant concoction designed to delight your taste buds while boosting your nutrient intake. With a unique twist of fresh ginger and lime, it expertly masks the taste of spinach, making it the perfect quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
Calories: 230
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 inch fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • A few ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
  1. First, make sure your banana is peeled, your fresh ginger is peeled and roughly chopped, and your baby spinach is clean. Then, simply toss everything into your blender jar: the banana, milk, spinach, fresh ginger, fresh lime juice, and finally, a few ice cubes. Layering liquids first often helps the blender motor.
Step 2: Blend to Perfection
  1. Secure the lid on your blender. Start blending on a low speed to begin incorporating the ingredients, then gradually increase to high speed. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no visible spinach flecks or ginger bits. This usually takes about 30-60 seconds in a good blender. You're looking for a thick, slightly frothy texture.
Step 3: Serve Immediately
  1. Smoothies are always best enjoyed right away for optimal taste, texture, and chill factor. Pour your vibrant green smoothie into a glass and savor every delicious sip!

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, use very ripe or frozen bananas. Feel free to adjust the amounts of fresh ginger and lime juice to suit your preference. Enhance nutrition and satiety by adding a tablespoon of nut butter, flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chia seeds. Layering ingredients correctly—liquids first, then soft greens, then fruit and ginger, and finally ice—ensures optimal blending. While best served immediately, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.