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Spinach and Banana Smoothie

Check My Pulse • Feb 05, 2021

This healthy Spinach and banana smoothie is full of yummy goodness! This wholesome smoothie is packed with nutritious ingredients and it makes a perfect breakfast drink or snack at any time of the day. Whizz up some spinach and banana with milk to get this wonderful refreshing drink in no time! 😊

 

YOU'LL NEED
This simple smoothie recipe calls for three ingredients:
Spinach: I used raw and frozen spinach, but feel free to use fresh!
Banana: I used one banana to make one glass of smoothie. For the best taste, use ripe bananas. You can use frozen banana slices.
Milk: for creaminess use milk (dairy or non-dairy both works), it also helps the ingredients blend. I like adding ½ to 1 cup of milk to the blender. For a smoothie without milk, use water, it still tastes awesome.

TIPS
The smoothie recipe is delicious by itself, but feel free to be creative:
*Add more fresh or frozen fruit, such as ½ cup of blackberries or blueberries.

*Add ½ cup of greens like kale, chard or more spinach.
*Add ½ avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
*Add protein with 1 scoop  of pr
otein powder.

*Add some chia or hemp seeds for Omega-3 fatty acids.

*Add a few dates for natural sweetness.


HEALTH BENEFITS
A few good reasons to love banana:
*great source of vitamin C&B 6, antioxidants, potassium and manganese
*beneficial for digestive health
*protects against heart disease and strokes
*sustains blood sugar
*gives an energy punch

Spinach is also a super healthy food:
*high in antioxidants
*great source of vitamin A, K and C
*rich in iron, manganese and magnesium
*supports brain, eye and bone health amongst others

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
You’ll love this recipe because:
✅Perfect for breakfast/on the go or snack
✅Ready in 2 minutes!
✅Only 3 ingredients!
✅Budget friendly
✅Easy to make
✅Irresistible
✅Satisfying
✅Delicious
✅Healthy


 

SPINACH and BANANA SMOOTHIE

(vegan, gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free)

 

Preparation: 2 minutes 

Cooking time: N/A

Total time: 2 minutes

Serves: 1 glass

 

Ingredients

*1 cup frozen raw spinach

*1 ripe banana

*½ cup DF milk

Optional: 1 scoop protein powder

 

Method

1. Peel and chop banana.

2. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

3. Serve immediately. Enjoy! 😊

 

Notes

* Best fresh.

*To Store: store this smoothie in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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RECIPES KEY

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Contains Nuts

Vegan

Vegetarian

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