Banana Spinach Strawberry Smoothie
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Banana Spinach Strawberry Smoothie is a delicious twist on the popular strawberry banana smoothie. This green smoothie tastes just as great and is loaded with the goodness of spinach and dates.
This strawberry banana spinach smoothie is a nutritious way to start your day. Packed with the goodness of strawberries, fresh spinach, and bananas, it is a perfect way to sneak fresh fruits and leafy greens into your diet.
What’s great is that you can’t taste the raw spinach, just the creamy delicious blend of fresh strawberries and ripe bananas, making it a great option for picky eaters.
How to make a banana spinach strawberry smoothie
If you are already a fan of the classic 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 with no added sugars.
If you are new to green smoothies, I would recommend checking out this recipe – The best green smoothie recipe. It is a great beginner smoothie, and you’ll get hooked on drinking a green smoothie every day.
Ingredient notes/swaps
- Raw spinach – Use baby spinach because it is milder and sweeter than mature spinach. You can also substitute it with kale – make sure to remove the stem.
- Strawberries – Both frozen or fresh strawberries will work.
- Banana –Pick bananas that are firm but ripe. Chopped frozen bananas will work as well.
- Liquid – Whole milk works great, but you can also use plant-based milk such as oat, almond, or cashew milk. You can also use plain yogurt or Greek yogurt.
- Sweetener – pitted dates, honey, or maple syrup. Note: If you don’t have a high-performance blender, soak the dates in 1/4 cup of warm milk or water for 15-30 minutes. Dates are known for their natural sweetness, so there is no need to add sugar.
- Ice cubes (optional) – no need to use them if you are using frozen strawberries or bananas.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below.
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How to prep ahead
You can prep ahead for this smoothie – add all the ingredients except milk and dates in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and freeze it. Remove it from the freezer just before making the smoothie, add milk and dates, and blend.
FAQs
Yes! Frozen strawberries or bananas work just as great—no need to thaw. Make sure to add more liquid to achieve the desired consistency.
To boost the protein content of this smoothie, add a scoop of protein powder or nut butter.
Yes – you can’t taste any spinach, just the sweetness from the bananas and strawberries.
Smoothies taste best when freshly made. You can store this smoothie in the refrigerator for up to two days in an air-tight glass jar. Stir well before serving.
This Strawberry Banana Spinach smoothie recipe is an easy way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your daily routine. Enjoy the refreshing beverage for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Try this simple smoothie, and let me know how you liked it in the comments below!
Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
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
- 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.
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
Serving suggestions
Serve it as a breakfast smoothie in a mason jar drizzled with peanut butter and oats. You could also serve it as a smoothie bowl topped with homemade granola.
How to store
Refrigerator: Smoothies taste best when freshly made. You can store this smoothie in the refrigerator for up to two days in an air-tight glass jar. Stir well before serving.
Freezer: You can freeze this smoothie in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Variations
- Skip the strawberries to make a spinach banana smoothie.
- Other sweeteners: Replace dates with honey or maple syrup.
- Frozen fruit or veggies – Feel free to replace fresh strawberries, bananas, and spinach. No need to thaw!
- For healthy fats and protein, add a scoop of protein powder, flaxseeds, chia seeds, or a tablespoon of nut butter.
Tips
- Don’t toss those overripe bananas. Peel and chop them and put them in the freezer. Use it in this smoothie without thawing. Frozen bananas, when added to a smoothie, help make it thick and creamy.
- 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.
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This post was originally published on 01/24/2020 and was completely updated with pictures and new text on 8/28/2023.
