New year, new green smoothie recipe! Ok, well actually, this recipe is not new new, but it’s new to the blog. Behind the scenes, it’s my favorite green smoothie recipe, the one that I make whenever I want to pack a bunch of fruits and vegetables into a single meal and have them taste like dessert. It’s thick and frosty, lightly sweet, and brimming with fresh produce like citrus, spinach, and banana. If you’re looking for a new healthy breakfast or snack to add to your rotation, I can’t recommend it enough.
Green Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this green smoothie recipe:
Leafy greens, of course! I love using baby spinach here because you can barely taste it, though kale works great too. Freeze the greens ahead of time (or buy frozen greens) to give your smoothie the best frosty texture. Half a frozen banana – It sweetens the smoothie and makes it thick and creamy. Tip: Wait to put bananas in the freezer until they’re ripe and spotty! Ripe bananas will add much more sweetness to a smoothie than unripe ones will. Almond butter and chia seeds – They add healthy fats and make the smoothie even creamier. Frozen orange segments – They add delicious natural sweetness (and tons of vitamin C!) to this vibrant spinach smoothie. I like to buy a bunch of fresh mandarins or clementines, peel them, and freeze them to have on hand. Unsweetened almond milk – To get the blender moving! Use store-bought, or make your own. And ice cubes – To perfect the green smoothie’s frosty texture.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Green Smoothie Recipe Variations
Though I love this green smoothie recipe as written, there are all sorts of ways to change it up! Feel free to adjust it to suit your tastes or use what you have on hand. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Change up the veg. Spinach and kale might be the most popular veggies to put in a smoothie, but they’re not the only options! Try replacing them with half the amount of Swiss chard, collard greens, or even frozen broccoli, adding more to taste. Cucumber would be a great addition too! Have fun with the fruit. When it’s not citrus season, I love to make this green smoothie recipe with frozen mango or pineapple. Your favorite frozen berries would also be delicious. Use another liquid base. Instead of almond milk, blend this smoothie with a splash of coconut milk, oat milk, or even orange juice. Swap the seeds. Use hemp hearts instead of chia. Add a protein boost. Blend in a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt. Make it sweeter. If your smoothie tastes less sweet than you would like, blend in a little honey, maple syrup, or one of your favorite natural sweeteners. Or add more frozen fruit!
Let me know what variations you try!
More Favorite Smoothie Recipes
If you love this green smoothie recipe, try one of these plant-based smoothie recipes next:
Kale Smoothie Strawberry Banana Smoothie Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Blueberry Smoothie Creamy Avocado Smoothie Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl
