Quick and Easy Green Smoothie Recipe

We love this green smoothie recipe packed with a whole cup of spinach. It’s delicious, too. All you taste is a creamy and fruity smoothie – it’s like waking up to a treat, not a health drink.

Make This Green Smoothie Recipe in Less Than Five Minutes

This really does come together in no time. Throw spinach, banana, half an orange, a little low-fat yogurt and water (or milk) into a blender, turn on and blend until smooth and creamy.

Easily Substitute with Other Fruit and Vegetables

Our recipe below is very simple and uses fruits and veggies we almost always have in the house, but let your imagination have some fun with different variations.

For veggies, add or substitute the spinach for another leafy green (like kale), celery, carrots, cucumber or other favorite.

For fruits, add or substitute the banana and orange for apple, mango, pineapple, strawberries or other favorite.

You can even add a little protein powder, flax oil or other nutrient. So simple!

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Quick and Easy Green Smoothie Recipe

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

This green smoothie recipe has a whole cup of spinach leaves, but you barely taste it. Instead, the smoothie is creamy and fruity. Depending on how ripe or sweet your banana and orange are, you may need to add a little extra honey, so add based on your taste. There are many substitutions you can make here, substitute or add different greens, such as kale or other dark leafy green. Also, you could add strawberries, mango, pineapple or other favorite fruit.

Created By: Joanne and Adam Gallagher

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed spinach leaves
• 1 banana
• 1/2 orange, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup water or milk
• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey

Method

1. Roughly chop spinach, banana and orange quarters then add to a blender. Top with yogurt, water (or milk) and a teaspoon of the honey.
2. Turn blender on and blend until creamy and smooth. Taste then adjust with extra honey if needed.

How to Freeze and Make Ahead

1. This recipe makes one smoothie. Enjoy now, or save for later. To save the smoothie for later, pour each serving into a food-safe resealable plastic bag or container and freeze. Then, 45 to 60 minutes before needing the smoothie, take out from freezer. Or, store in the refrigerator.

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About the Author

Joanne

I'm Joanne Gallagher and alongside my husband, Adam, I develop, test and share favorite recipes from our kitchen. I'm completely in love with food and you'll most likely find me covered in flour, chocolate or both.