Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for 30 seconds on high, or until creamy.
Taste and adjust, if necessary. Note: While this green smoothie recipe is exactly how I make mine, you may need to make minor adjustments. For example, if the fruit you're using isn't very ripe, the smoothie won't be as sweet. Add a teaspoon of honey to add some sweetness, if necessary.
Serve the smoothie immediately.
Notes
Blending in Stages: If your blender isn't very powerful, you might need to blend in steps. Start by blending the spinach with the liquid until smooth. Then, add the rest of the fruits and blend again. This helps create a smoother consistency. For those with high-powered blenders like a Vitamix, you can blend everything at once.
Using Frozen Fruit Instead of Ice: To keep your smoothie cold without diluting it with ice, use frozen fruits. You can freeze ripe bananas (peeled), as well as spinach and kale. Just add them straight from the freezer into the blender.
Balancing the Flavor: If your smoothie tastes too much like greens, sweeten it up with more fruit. Bananas, pineapples, mangos, apples, blueberries, and pears are all naturally sweet options that can enhance the taste without needing added sugars.
Fruit Substitutions: Don’t worry if you’re allergic to or don’t like certain fruits like blueberries, pineapples, or bananas. Simply swap them out with an equal amount of another fruit you prefer.
Adjusting Smoothie Thickness: For a thicker smoothie, add more fruit or a bit of avocado. If you prefer a thinner consistency, simply increase the amount of liquid in your blend.