Shamrock Green Smoothie with Spinach (Printable)

Creamy spinach and banana smoothie with a hint of mint. Quick, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped

→ Greens

03 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Extras

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add bananas, apple, spinach, almond milk, mint leaves, honey, chia seeds, and ice cubes to blender
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or maple syrup
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This smoothie hides two full cups of spinach behind fruit sweetness, so even veggie skeptics will happily drink their greens without knowing it.
  • You can prep all the ingredients in freezer bags the night before, making your morning routine as simple as dump, blend, and go.
02 -
  • Freezing bananas in advance creates an incredibly creamy texture without needing yogurt or ice cream.
  • Adding the mint leaves gradually is key, as too much can quickly overpower the smoothie and make it taste like toothpaste.
03 -
  • Freeze fresh spinach when its about to wilt and use it directly in your smoothie for zero waste and even better texture.
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to your smoothie to enhance the sweetness of the fruit, allowing you to use less honey or maple syrup.

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