Strawberry Spinach Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant, creamy blend of strawberries, spinach and banana—ready in minutes for a nourishing breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 medium frozen banana, sliced

→ Greens

03 - 1 cup (30 g) fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)

→ Optional Additions

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed (optional, for extra fiber)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, frozen banana, spinach, and almond milk in a blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract if desired.
03 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more milk or a touch of sweetener.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Making this feels like a sneaky, delicious way to eat greens without even noticing.
  • The creamy, frosty texture makes it feel like a treat, even though it's packed with wholesome ingredients.
02 -
  • If the blender jams, add liquid in small splashes and pulse rather than holding it on—trust me, I’ve splattered many shirts figuring this out.
  • Freezing your banana in small pieces makes blending lightning fast and prevents stubborn chunks.
03 -
  • I stopped fighting with my blender by always putting the liquid in before the frozen fruit and leafy greens.
  • Chilling the serving glasses ahead of time keeps the smoothie extra frosty and refreshing longer.
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