A refreshing and nutritious spinach pineapple smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes
Total Time:7 minutes
Yield:1 serving 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup fresh spinach, tightly packed
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 frozen banana, sliced
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for added protein and creaminess)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added fiber and omega-3s)
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional, for a little zing)
A few ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
Instructions
Gather Your Ingredients: Make sure you have all ingredients on hand.
Prepare the Spinach: Rinse the spinach under cold water.
Combine Ingredients in the Blender: Add almond milk to the blender first, then spinach, frozen pineapple chunks, and frozen banana slices. Add Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and ginger, if using.
Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed. Blend until completely smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes). If too thick, add more almond milk (1 tablespoon at a time). If not cold enough, add ice cubes and blend again.
Taste and Adjust: Taste and add more honey/maple syrup for sweetness or ginger for a stronger flavor, as needed.
Pour and Enjoy: Pour into a glass or travel mug and enjoy! Garnish with pineapple or chia seeds if desired.
Notes
Use Fresh Pineapple: If using fresh pineapple, add more ice cubes.
Add Other Fruits: Mango, berries, or peaches can be added.
Boost the Protein: Add protein powder or nut butter.
Make it Green: Add kale or collard greens.
Add Healthy Fats: Flaxseed oil or avocado can be added.
Spice it Up: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom.
Make it Vegan: Omit Greek yogurt or substitute with plant-based yogurt.
Prepare Ahead: Place ingredients in a freezer-safe bag for later use.
Storing Leftovers: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or freeze in ice cube trays.