Spinach Smoothie Recipe
The Spinach Smoothie is a green delight, combining the mild flavors of fresh spinach leaves with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture. Spinach, being a leafy green, provides a base that is both subtle and neutral. This allows it to seamlessly merge with a variety of fruits and supplements, ensuring that the resulting drink is consistently smooth, with a hint of sweetness or tang, based on your choice of additions.
Ingredients
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 cups pineapple
- 2 cups spinach / palak
- ¼ tsp honey
- ½ cup bananas
- 1 apple
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Cut apple into small pieces. You could take red or green apple, as preferred.
- Wash spinach thoroughly.
Method
- Add yogurt, pineapple, chopped apple, almond milk, banana, and spinach in a Stand Blender.
- Blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add honey, if needed more sweetness.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- Honey: It is optional and you can completely skip it.
- Consistency: Adjust with more almond milk if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- For Vegan: Substitute grrek yogurt with plant based yogurts like almond or soy or cashew.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Find these Ingredients & Equipment at specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
268
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
82
mg
4
%
Potassium
188
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
55
g
61
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1155
IU
23
%
Vitamin B1
0.02
mg
1
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
0.3
mg
2
%
Vitamin B5
0.1
mg
1
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B12
0.1
µg
2
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Vitamin E
0.3
mg
2
%
Vitamin K
59
µg
56
%
Calcium
127
mg
13
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
18
mg
5
%
Zinc
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.