Green Power Smoothie with Banana, Berries, Spinach, and Coconut Cocoa Recipe
A nutrient-packed green smoothie blending frozen fruit, baby spinach, Greek yogurt, and almond butter into a creamy, energizing drink perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 ripe banana (frozen)
- ½ cup frozen blueberries or mango
- 1 handful baby spinach (about 1-2 cups)
- 1 cup additional fruit
- 2-3 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
Dairy and Alternatives
- ⅓ cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened oat milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
Additional Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp protein powder (optional)
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 Tbsp hemp seeds (or chia seeds)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all of the smoothie ingredients to a high-powered blender to prepare for blending.
- Blend Smoothie: Blend until completely smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and creamy. If you aren’t using frozen fruit, add some ice cubes to chill and enhance texture.
- Serve: Pour your delicious green smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for maximum freshness and nutritional benefit.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit for a thicker, colder smoothie; if using fresh fruit, add ice cubes.
- Protein powder is optional but adds extra nutrition and satiety.
- You can substitute oat milk with any non-dairy milk of your preference like almond or soy milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more fruit or a natural sweetener if desired.
- Hemp seeds or chia seeds boost fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
