Spinach Banana Smoothie
Embark on a delightful journey of flavors with this vibrant Spinach Banana Smoothie. Packed with the goodness of ripe bananas and fresh spinach, this creamy blend is a testament to health meeting indulgence. Experience the perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition in every sip.
Simple & Professional Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 2 Servings
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2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced (about 300g)
60g fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems removed
240ml Greek yogurt
240ml milk of your choice
15ml honey or maple syrup, optional, for sweetness
2.5ml vanilla extract
240g ice cubes
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Method
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1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and slice the ripe bananas. Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly, removing any tough stems.
2. Blend the Ingredients:
- In a blender, combine the sliced bananas, fresh spinach leaves, Greek yogurt, milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Add Ice Cubes:
- Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the smoothie is well-chilled and has a slushy consistency.
4. Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup. Blend briefly to incorporate.
5. Serve:
- Pour the spinach banana smoothie into glasses. Garnish with additional spinach leaves or banana slices if desired.
6. Enjoy:
- Refresh yourself with this nutritious and delicious spinach banana smoothie!
Pro Tips- Frozen Bananas: For a thicker and icier smoothie, freeze the banana slices before blending.
- Nutty Crunch: Boost the texture by adding a handful of almonds or walnuts to the blend.
- Leafy Goodness: Don’t shy away from adding more spinach; it’s a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals.
- Flavorful Twist: Enhance the taste with a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of lemon juice for a citrusy zing.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): (This may vary based on specific brands of ingredients used)
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Protein: ~14g
- Carbohydrates: ~44g
- Dietary Fiber: ~5g
- Sugars: ~25g
- Fat: ~4g
- Vitamin A: ~100%
- Vitamin C: ~30%
- Calcium: ~35%
- Iron: ~10%
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10 min
