Strawberry Spinach Smoothie (Print View)

Sweet strawberries, baby spinach, frozen banana and almond milk blended into a creamy, nutrient-packed breakfast drink.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 medium frozen banana, sliced

→ Greens

03 - 1 cup (30 g) fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)

→ Optional Additions

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed (optional, for extra fiber)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine strawberries, frozen banana, spinach, and almond milk in a blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract if desired.
03 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more milk or a touch of sweetener.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This smoothie is like a secret weapon for sneaking greens into busy mornings without anyone noticing.
  • Every sip feels like a fresh start—sweet, just creamy enough, and beautifully vibrant.
02 -
  • I once learned (the messy way) not to overload the blender—keep to two servings or the lid won&apost thank you.
  • Blending the spinach with the milk first helps avoid leafy bits, especially if your blender isn&apost very powerful.
03 -
  • Freeze extra bananas in chunks so you&aposre always smoothie-ready—just pop them straight from the freezer.
  • A tiny pinch of salt actually brings out the sweetness—just a pinch, and it takes the flavor over the top.
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