5 from 87 votes
Spinach Smoothie
The Spinach Smoothie combines almond milk, baby spinach, peanut butter, hemp hearts, frozen banana, and cinnamon for a nutrient-rich, creamy beverage. Blended smooth, it balances earthy greens with natural sweetness and nutty undertones, making it a refreshing and filling option for a quick drink.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
399 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond milk , plus more as needed to blend
- 1 to 2 cups baby spinach (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 1 banana sliced, frozen
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- If you don't have a powerful blender, start by placing the milk and spinach in a blender. Blend until the greens are totally pulverized, for the best texture. (You can skip this step if using a high-speed blender.)
- Add in the rest of the ingredients, and blend until very smooth. You may need to add up to a 1/4 cup more milk or water to help everything blend smoothly, depending on the size of the banana you use. The riper the banana you use, the sweeter this smoothie will be. If you need to add sweetness, you can always add a pitted Medjool date, or a splash of maple syrup, or honey (if not vegan), and blend again. Serve right away for the best taste and texture.
- Leftover smoothie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours, but the taste and texture will change over time. Be sure to check out the freezer bag tips in this post, for another make-ahead option.
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Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor; if using frozen, start with less and add more to taste.
- Add extra nut butter or frozen fruit to increase filling power of the smoothie.
- Consume immediately for best texture; refrigerate leftover up to 48 hours but expect some changes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
696mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
3046IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
239mg
(24%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3046IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.