Spinach Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Make this easy spinach smoothie at home with just 5 ingredients.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Calories: 288kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk (any kind)
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup baby spinach (about 1 handful)
- 1 apple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Put milk, Greek yogurt, baby spinach, chopped apple, and frozen pineapple chunks into a blender. Secure lid. Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth.Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
- Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Always chop the apple before making this smoothie. Never place a whole apple in your blender.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 3207IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 2mg