Description
This Spinach Smoothie recipe is a vibrant and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with fresh spinach, creamy Greek yogurt, and sweet pineapple, this green smoothie is a delicious and healthy breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Spinach Smoothie:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place spinach, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, pineapple, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice in a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup.
- You can substitute mango for pineapple or add protein powder for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
