Banana Spinach Strawberry Smoothie
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Banana Spinach Strawberry Smoothie – Here’s a delicious twist on the popular strawberry banana smoothie that tastes just as great and is loaded with the goodness of spinach and dates.
How to make a banana spinach strawberry smoothie
If you are already a fan of strawberry banana smoothie then this recipe is for you. The addition of spinach barely alters the taste but gives you all the benefits of including greens in your diet. If you are new to green smoothies, I would recommend reading this post – The best green smoothie recipe. It is a great beginners smoothie and you’ll get hooked to drinking a green smoothie every day.
Ingredients
- Key ingredients – Spinach, Banana, Strawberries
- Liquid – Milk or Almond milk or Yogurt
- Sweetener – Dates
Instructions
The instructions are pretty straightforward. Add spinach and milk first followed by the remaining ingredients. Blend and serve.
Variations
- You can skip the strawberries to make spinach banana smoothie.
- Replace dates with honey or maple syrup.
- You can throw in a few ice cubes too but I prefer my smoothies as close to room temperature as possible (especially during the winter).
- If you don’t mind a bit of crunch in your smoothie, serve it with granola.
Tips
- Don’t toss those overripe bananas. Peel and chop them and put them in the freezer. Use it in this smoothie without thawing.
- Use a high-performance blender like Blendtec or Vitamix for best results.
- Use baby spinach because it is milder and sweeter than mature spinach.
- I use 1 cup of spinach for two servings. You can always start with one and add more greens as you get acclimated to the taste of spinach in your smoothie.
- You can prep ahead for this smoothie – add all the ingredients except milk and dates in a glass jar and freeze it. Remove it from the freezer just before making the smoothie, add milk and dates and blend.
Looking for more smoothie ideas that your family will love? Here are my top picks –
- Kesar Pista Smoothie (Saffron Pistachios smoothie) – This smoothie combines saffron (kesar), pistachios (pista), with banana, cardamom, and milk to create a delicious and nutrient-rich drink that’s perfect for kids and as a post-workout drink.
- Apple smoothie is a delicious way to start your day with the goodness of milk and apples and with no added sugar. It is ready in less than 5 minutes – now you have no reason to skip breakfast.
- Banana Nutella Smoothie – Your kids will love this delicious Banana Nutella Smoothie Recipe – a healthy-ish drink made from bananas and milk with a hint of Nutella and hot cocoa.
- Strawberry banana smoothie – This delicious 4-ingredient gluten-free strawberry banana smoothie is perfect for busy families. Make it for breakfast or as an after-school snack – all you need is 5 minutes.
- This coffee walnut smoothie is the perfect solution for when you are debating between having coffee in the morning or chugging down a healthy smoothie.
- Chickoo (sapota) smoothie – This nutritious blended drink made from Date and Chikoo (Sapota) is a great treat for any time of the day – be it an after-school snack or a post-workout drink.
- Chocolate almond smoothie – This smoothie combines the goodness of bananas with nutrient-rich almonds and dates with a hint of cocoa to make this delectable smoothie.
- Dry fruit smoothie is a great way to combine nutritious milk and dry fruits to create a wholesome meal for any time of the day. Make one today!
Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
Here's a delicious twist on the popular Strawberry Banana Smoothie that tastes just as great and is loaded with the goodness of spinach and dates.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups milk or almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 banana fresh or frozen
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 5-6 seedless dates
Instructions
- Add milk along with baby spinach into the blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients - banana, strawberries, and date.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately for the best tasting smoothie.
Notes
Variations
- You can skip the strawberries to make spinach banana smoothie.
- You can use yogurt too instead of milk.
- Replace dates with honey or maple syrup.
- You can throw in a few ice cubes too but I prefer my smoothies as close to room temperature as possible (especially during the winter).
- If you don't mind a bit of crunch in your smoothie, serve it with granola.
- Don't toss those overripe bananas. Peel and chop them and put them in the freezer. Use it in this smoothie without thawing.
- Use a high-performance blender like Blendtec or Vitamix for best results.
- Use baby spinach because it is milder and sweeter than mature spinach.
- I use 1 cup of spinach for two servings. You can always start with one cup and add more greens as you get acclimated to the taste of spinach in your smoothie.
- You can prep ahead for this smoothie - add all the ingredients except milk and dates in a glass jar and freeze it. Remove it from the freezer just before making the smoothie, add milk and dates and blend.
Don't forget to..Read the post for helpful information on ingredient swaps, storage tips, meal prep ideas and variations!
Disclaimer: Approximate nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and can vary depending on the exact ingredients/brands used. If you have health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 7gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 1633IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg
Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan
Course: Beverages
Method: Blender
Keyword: Beginners, quick and easy, smoothie for kids, the best
Cuisine: Fusion
