Shamrock Green Smoothie Spinach Banana (Printable)

Vibrant creamy blend of spinach, banana, and fresh mint. Nutritious, dairy-free, and ready in just 5 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped

→ Greens

03 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, optional
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Extras

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add bananas, apple, spinach, almond milk, mint leaves, honey if using, chia seeds if using, and ice cubes to blender
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or maple syrup
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spinach is completely hidden by the sweetness of the banana and apple, making this perfect for veggie-skeptics or picky eaters in your household.
  • You can throw this together in literally five minutes on rushed mornings, but still feel like youve done something wonderful for your body.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas create a much thicker, creamier smoothie than room temperature ones—I slice and freeze overripe bananas specifically for smoothies now.
  • Adding the spinach last, right before blending, prevents it from oxidizing and turning your smoothie an unappetizing brown color.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with tough ingredients, try grating the apple before adding it—youll get smoother results without needing an expensive high-powered machine.
  • Keep a silicone ice cube tray filled with frozen almond milk cubes to use instead of regular ice—this prevents your smoothie from becoming watery as the ice melts.

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