Three Ingredient Green Smoothie

How to Make a Green Smoothie

Making a green smoothie is as simple as adding your ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth. Here are a few tips to make the best green smoothie:

• Use a good blender. This is important for getting a creamy consistency, no one likes chunks in their smoothie. I’ll share my favorite below.
• Blend the greens first. Blend the spinach and greens with the yogurt first. Then add the fruit and blend again until everything is smooth and well combined.
• Add some liquid. If your smoothie isn’t mixing well or is too thick, add a little milk or even water. Enjoy right away.

Leafy Greens For Smoothies

Spinach is perfect for green smoothies because its flavor is mild yet packs in tons of vitamins. It also freezes easily so can be kept on hand if you don’t eat it fresh. Add some of these other greens in addition to or instead of spinach, just make sure they equal two cups.

• Kale
• Collard greens
• Romaine lettuce
• Swiss Chard

More Fruit to Add to a Green Smoothie

The beauty of simple green smoothies is that they start with three ingredients, but can be customized by adding all kinds of yummy ingredients to add different flavors. Adding naturally sweet fruits will increase the sweetness of the smoothie without any artificial or processed sugars.

Fresh or frozen fruit will work in this smoothie recipe, depending on what you have on hand and what is in season. If I use frozen fruit, I use less ice.

If you add darker fruits like blueberries, raspberries, cherries, or blackberries, the green smoothie will taste delicious but know the color of the smoothie will be a brownish color. The fruits listed below won’t affect the bright green color of the smoothie:

• Apples
• Oranges
• Pineapple
• Mango
• Kiwi
• Peaches
• Grapefruit
• Avocado

Other Additions

This spinach banana smoothie is a great way to add extra ingredients that add nutrients without affecting the flavor. Here are a few other ingredients you can add to elevate your green smoothie:

• Protein powder: Add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder to make the smoothie more filling. This is my go to variation for this smoothie
• Nut butter: Peanut butter, almond butter, or your favorite nut butter adds some extra protein and flavor.
• Chia seeds, hemp seeds, or flax seeds: This is another great way to add additional nutrients. Start with one tablespoon.

How to Serve

Drink your spinach smoothie with banana right away while it is cold and fresh. It can be enjoyed in a glass or right out of the single-serve blender cup. Store your smoothie or any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.

• Top with granola, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of peanut butter.
• Make a smoothie bowl: Give your smoothie a thicker consistency by using a frozen banana and more yogurt. Pour it into a bowl and top with any of the desired toppings listed above. Serve with a spoon.