Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie, a simple fruit and leafy green smoothie with fresh or frozen spinach and blueberries and a creamy texture from a secret ingredient – avocados. Ready in 5 minutes!

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Love blueberries? Love spinach? Make them into a tasty smoothie! This super simple smoothie is plant-based, has only 6 simple ingredients, and is ready in only 5 minutes.

👉 Ready to learn how to make a creamy smoothie with spinach and blueberries? Let’s do it!


🫐 Ingredients

  • Spinach: a handful of spinach provides not only a deep green color, but a dose of nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and folate
  • Blueberries: fresh or frozen blueberries work; frozen blueberries mean you may not need additional ice cubes
  • Avocado: using avocado in smoothies means a creamy texture without dairy
  • Milk: we’re using a thick plant-based milk like oat or creamy soy milk for a thicker consistency
  • Flavorings: a touch of vanilla extract and a dash of ground cinnamon add flavor
  • Ice Cubes: just a few ice cubes make this smoothie cold without ending up like a slushy (omit if using frozen blueberries)
  • Recommended tools: high powered blender, small glasses
bowls of blueberries, spinach, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and an avocado on a white table for a smoothie
Ingredients: blueberries, spinach, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, avocado

🎥 Recipe video

Watch me make this simple blueberry smoothie in this short video! 👇

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🥣 How to make (step-by-step photos)

1️⃣ Step One: Blend smoothie ingredients

To make the smoothie, simply add the spinach, blueberries, avocado, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon with ice cubes (optional, if you want it to be cold) to a blender.

Then blend on the high setting until ingredients are smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

👉 Pro tips for the right smoothie consistency: If smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If smoothie is too thin, add more blueberries.

a blended smoothie with blueberries and spinach inside a blender

2️⃣ Step Two: Garnish and serve smoothie

To serve the smoothie, simply pour it from the blender into a glass and top with blueberries as a garnish. Then sip and enjoy!

a spinach blueberry smoothie in a glass with blueberries and a spinach leaf as garnish on a white table

💡 Ideas for serving

  • As a breakfast smoothie. Drink as-is for a simple nutritious breakfast smoothie, or add a dash or protein powder for longer-lasting satiety.
  • As a smoothie bowl. Pour the smoothie into bowl and top with your favorite granola, nuts or seeds, or other toppings like coconut flakes.
  • As a smoothie “nice cream.” Pour smoothie into an ice cream pan and freeze for at least 4 hours, then scoop and serve as a plant-based ice cream.

🧊 How to store

  1. Refrigerator storage: If eating within just a couple of hours, you can store the smoothie in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
  2. Freezer storage: If you’re making this smoothie ahead of time, store in the freezer for up to 7 days and then remove to the refrigerator a couple of hours (or even the night before) eating to let it melt but still cold.

♻️ Sustainable kitchen tips

We’re all about sustainability here at Fork in the Road, so here are a few tips to go green (literally) when making this smoothie.

Make it during spinach and blueberry season. The best time to make this smoothie is when both blueberries and spinach are both in season, which is usually in the summer and early fall months.

Use frozen blueberries and spinach on the off season. Make this smoothie in the winter? Frozen spinach and frozen blueberries are perfect for this smoothie, and using them cold means you won’t need to add extra ice.

a spinach and blueberry smoothie in a glass on a white table

🥤 More spinach smoothie recipes

Want more fruity spinach smoothie recipes? Try this Strawberry Spinach Smoothie, Blackberry Spinach Smoothie, and Raspberry Spinach Smoothie.

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Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Kristina Todini, RDN
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie, a simple fruit and leafy green smoothie with fresh or frozen spinach and blueberries and a creamy texture from a secret ingredient – avocados. Ready in 5 minutes!
5 stars (3 ratings)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast + Brunch, Drinks + Cocktails
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 1 serving
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup blueberries plus more for garnish
  • ½ small avocado
  • ½ cup plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 2-3 ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Blend smoothie ingredients: Add spinach, blueberries, avocado, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon with the optional ice cubes to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. If smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If smoothie is too thin, add more blueberries.
  • Garnish and serve smoothie: Pour blended smoothie from the blender into a glass and top with blueberries for garnish.

Video

YouTube video

Notes

  • Make ahead: Make this smoothie recipe up to a week ahead of time and freeze until ready to eat.
  • Leftover and storage: If eating within just a couple of hours, you can store the smoothie in the refrigerator to keep it cold. If you’re making this smoothie ahead of time, store in the freezer for up to 7 days and then remove to the refrigerator a couple of hours (or even the night before) eating to let it melt but still cold.
  • Nutrition notes: This smoothie uses only plant-based ingredients, so it is suitable for vegan diets. It is also gluten free. Nutrition information is an estimate and is calculated using all ingredients listed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 89mgPotassium: 781mgFiber: 11gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 3249IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 3mg
Keyword blueberry smoothie, spinach smoothie
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