Spinach Hidden Smoothie (Print Version)

Nutritious blend of spinach, banana, mango, and pineapple delivered in a smooth, vibrant drink.

# Components:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 cup frozen mango chunks
03 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

→ Greens

04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk

→ Add-ins (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach into the blender.
02 - Pour in almond milk. Add chia seeds or flaxseed and honey or maple syrup if using.
03 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the blender sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more milk or sweetener as desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spinach completely disappears into the fruit, so you get all the iron and nutrients without any bitter green taste.
  • It comes together in five minutes, which means even on rushed mornings you're choosing something real instead of reaching for processed stuff.
  • Once you nail this base, you realize you can swap fruits endlessly depending on what's in your freezer.
02 -
  • If your spinach is wet, your smoothie becomes watery—pat it dry with paper towels first, or use the frozen spinach cubes if you have them.
  • Frozen banana is absolutely the move; room-temperature banana makes it thin and icy, but frozen banana creates that silky, creamy texture that makes people think you added yogurt.
03 -
  • If you have overripe bananas, peel and freeze them in slices—they're actually better for smoothies than fresh ones because they're sweeter and creamier.
  • Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder if you want a tropical chocolate vibe, or a small spoonful of vanilla extract for something warmer and more comforting.
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