Healthy 5-Ingredient Banana Spinach Breakfast Smoothie
A quick and easy smoothie with ripe banana, fresh spinach, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and ground flaxseed that provides a natural energy boost without added sugars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves (about 30 grams)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt (120 grams)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Peel the ripe banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending. Rinse the fresh spinach well under cold water and drain thoroughly. Measure out almond milk, Greek yogurt, and ground flaxseed.
- Pour the almond milk into the blender jar first to help the blades move freely. Add the spinach, banana pieces, Greek yogurt, and flaxseed.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth and creamy with no visible spinach chunks. If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more almond milk and blend again.
- Taste the smoothie and add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter, then blend briefly to combine. Add a few ice cubes and blend for 10 seconds if you prefer it colder.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass or travel cup and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Rinse and dry spinach well to avoid gritty texture. Blend liquids first if your blender struggles with leafy greens. Optional: add honey or maple syrup for sweetness, ice cubes for chill, or swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt for dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 9
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