Spinach Greek Yogurt Smoothie

This tasty green smoothie is naturally sweetened. See how to make the easy recipe with just 5 ingredients.

Recipe Highlights

• A spinach smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy leafy greens. A quick and easy recipe, it’s made with 5 ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes in a blender.
• The spinach smoothie gets its green color from the baby spinach and it’s naturally sweet from the apple and frozen pineapple.
• Make this spinach smoothie for a quick and easy breakfast, or as a satisfying and nutritious afternoon treat.

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Ingredient Notes

• Milk: Milk is the liquid base of this recipe. You can use any type of milk you prefer, including dairy-free options like almond milk.
• Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt makes this recipe creamy and thick. It also adds protein, calcium, and probiotics.
• Spinach: Raw spinach is great for green smoothies because it has a very mild grassy flavor and the taste isn’t overpowering. As a bonus, spinach is easy to blend.
• Frozen pineapple: Pineapple adds natural sweetness to the recipe which helps to balance the grassy taste of spinach. Frozen pineapple is best for this smoothie because it will thicken and chill the smoothie without watering down the flavor like ice.
• Apple: Fresh apple adds sweetness and a hint of tartness. It contains fiber, as well as essential vitamins and minerals.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations

Medjool date: add a pitted Medjool date for natural sweetness and to add a depth of flavor. Dates can be tricky to blend since they’re sticky so cut it into quarters first.

Seeds: Hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds are sources of plant-based protein. They also have anti-inflammatory fats called omega-3 fatty acids.

Butters: Peanut, cashew, and almond butter adds a nutty flavor. You can also use sunflower seed butter if you can’t eat nuts.

Protein powder: Add a protein powder, especially if you want to make it a meal replacement. Use ½ to 1 scoop, depending on the recommendation on the product packaging. For best results, use unflavored protein powder so that it doesn’t change the flavor of your smoothie.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Blender Tips

Liquids first, heavier items last.

Load the blender by putting liquids (milk, yogurt) in first. Lighter foods like seeds and leafy greens go in next followed by fruits and vegetables. Finally, ice and frozen fruit go in last. The heavier food items like ice and frozen fruit help weigh down the ingredients below it for an efficient blend.

Cut fruit into chunks.

For best results, cut fruit into chunks so it can be blended evenly. If using a more powerful the blender, the fruit can be cut into larger chunks.

Use a blender tamper.

A blender tamper is a tool that helps push the ingredients down, close to the blades while the blender is. It breaks up air pockets in the blender.

Expert Tips

• Always chop the apple before making this smoothie. Never place a whole apple in your blender.
• If you want to take out the Greek yogurt, substitute it with half a banana or 1-2 tablespoons of seeds like flaxseed or chia seeds.
• For a delicious take on this spinach smoothie, try using chopped frozen apricots or frozen mango in place of frozen pineapple.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add a small amount of milk and blend for 10 seconds.
• Smoothies can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight glass container for 1-2 days at most. After that, smoothies will lose their freshness and nutritional value. They may brown due to oxidation and separate, so give it a stir before drinking.

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