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Green Smoothie For One

This green smoothie is made with spinach, banana, pineapple, blueberries, and ginger. It’s refreshing, naturally sweet, and ready in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: fruit, green smoothie, healthy smoothie, smoothie, spinach
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups loosely packed spinach
  • 1 medium banana
  • ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
  • ½-inch knob peeled fresh ginger -sliced, chopped, or grated
  • ½ cup no-sugar added fruit juice
  • ½ cup ice cubes (optional)
  • Optional ingredients: protein powder or collagen powder
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Instructions

  • Combine spinach, banana, blueberries, pineapple, ginger, and juice in a blender. If using any optional add-ins like protein powder, avocado, or ice, add them now.
  • Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed.
  • Give the smoothie a quick taste. If you’d like it sweeter, add a touch of honey or maple syrup and blend again.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy right away while it’s cold and fresh.

Notes

  • Blending in Stages: If using a lower-powered blender, blend the spinach and liquid first until smooth. Then add the fruit and blend again. High-powered blenders can handle everything at once.
  • Use Frozen Fruit Instead of Ice: Frozen fruit keeps your smoothie cold without watering it down. You can freeze ripe bananas (peeled), spinach, and kale for easy use.
  • Adjust the Sweetness: If the smoothie tastes too “green,” add more naturally sweet fruits like banana, pineapple, mango, apple, or pear.
  • Fruit Swaps: Don’t like or can’t eat certain fruits? Swap them with an equal amount of your favorites.
  • Control the Texture: For a thicker smoothie, add more fruit or a bit of avocado. To thin it out, add more liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 1106mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

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