When it comes to smoothies, simple is best. I can’t keep up with lots of extra ingredients, and if I am going to make something daily, I need it to be quick with ingredients I already have on hand. This green smoothie is perfect! Inspired by our popular banana smoothie, you can make this easy green smoothie in 5 minutes or less! It’s easy, healthy, and delicious. For more super simple smoothie recipes, see our blueberry smoothie and strawberry smoothie. You may also enjoy our homemade green juice!
Key Ingredients
Spinach: I blend in 2 cups of baby spinach to make this super green. Even with so much spinach, you won’t really taste it. In fact, this is my son’s favorite smoothie, and he’s pretty sensitive to the taste of spinach. Other greens, like kale, are great, too, but you might taste them a bit more than baby spinach. Banana: I use one banana to make one large or two smaller kid-size smoothies. For the best smoothie, use a ripe banana. For the creamiest smoothie, use frozen banana slices. I’ve shared how I freeze bananas for smoothies in my banana smoothie recipe. Half an Orange: When I have oranges in the house, I love adding them to my morning smoothie. They add extra vitamin C and tropical flavor. You can substitute oranges with other fruits like mango, pineapple, or berries (but remember that berries will change the smoothie’s color). Greek Yogurt: I love adding a spoonful for extra creaminess and protein. If you want more protein, use plain high-protein yogurt or a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. Milk: You need a bit of liquid to thin things out. I love milk or dairy-free milk, but even water will do the trick.
1/2 medium orange, peeled and quartered 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk 2 cups fresh spinach 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter 1 to 2 teaspoons pure honey 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries
