Strawberry Spinach Smoothie (Print)

Vibrant strawberry, spinach, and banana blend with almond milk for a creamy, nutritious breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 medium frozen banana, sliced

→ Greens

03 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional Additions

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place the strawberries, frozen banana, packed spinach, and almond milk into the blender pitcher.
02 - Add chia or flaxseed, sweetener, and vanilla extract if using; secure the lid.
03 - Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula if necessary.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or body: add more milk for a thinner consistency or a small amount of sweetener to suit preference; blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve at once for optimal texture and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This smoothie is my go-to for sneaking greens into breakfast when I barely have time to breathe.
  • Its delicate sweetness and luscious texture genuinely make mornings brighter around here.
02 -
  • If you rush and add all frozen fruit with too little liquid, your blender may stall—it’s better to let the ingredients settle and start with enough milk.
  • Blending spinach first with the milk before adding other items makes things especially silky, a happy discovery after a few less-than-smooth attempts.
03 -
  • Freeze bananas in slices to avoid taxing your blender and guarantee creaminess without lumps.
  • Always blend the greens and milk first for that café-worthy, super-smooth result.
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