Spinach Hidden Smoothie (Printable Version)

A nutrient-packed smoothie where fresh spinach blends seamlessly with sweet tropical fruits for a delicious, nutritious breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 cup frozen mango chunks
03 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

→ Greens

04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional Add-ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine peeled banana slices, frozen mango chunks, frozen pineapple chunks, and fresh packed baby spinach in blender
02 - Pour unsweetened almond milk into blender. Add chia seeds or flaxseed and honey or maple syrup if using
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional milk or sweetener as desired
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tropical fruit completely masks the spinach, making it perfect for anyone who claims they hate greens.
  • It comes together in under five minutes with zero cooking required, ideal for chaotic mornings.
  • The frozen fruit creates a thick, creamy texture without any ice or dairy, so it feels indulgent while being incredibly healthy.
  • You can sneak in extras like chia seeds or protein powder without changing the flavor at all.
02 -
  • Always use frozen fruit instead of fresh with ice, or your smoothie will taste watery and lack that creamy milkshake texture.
  • If your blender struggles with frozen chunks, let the fruit sit at room temperature for five minutes or add a little extra liquid before blending.
  • Don't skip tasting before serving, because the sweetness of fruit varies wildly depending on ripeness and season.
03 -
  • Use a high speed blender if you have one, because it obliterates the spinach completely and gives you that silky texture in half the time.
  • Add the spinach last and let the fruit weigh it down, or it'll fly around the top and never blend properly.
  • Taste your banana before adding sweetener, because a truly ripe banana often makes honey or syrup unnecessary.
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