Looking for a simple way to sneak more fruits and veggies into your day? This brilliantly easy banana and Berry Smoothie Recipe is packed with berries, bananas, carrots… and even spinach. And the wildest part is… it tastes AMAZING!!
Berry Smoothie Recipe
It’s true… making this refreshing Banana and Berry Smoothie Recipe is the perfect way to power you through your busy day!
This nutrient rich, strawberry blueberry spinach smoothie recipe is a glorious way to energize your morning or afternoon!
Andi writes: “Thanks for the recipe. I just tried it and I love it. My husband drank it all and then I told him it had spinach – he was very surprised.”
I’ve personally been blending it on repeat for 15 years!
I admit it… I’m hooked on Smoothies packed with Berries and Spinach! (I guess there are worse problems to be had.) And I pinky promise you can’t taste the spinach!
Being that this has some spinach inside, it’s technically a green smoothie. However, I just can’t drink green drinks.
So as long as you add some pretty colored fruit (especially those gorgeous blueberries), it won’t turn out green.
Let’s just say it looks a little more appetizing, and a little easier on the eyes. 🙂
You know… when it’s more of a pink/purple/blue shade!
This spinach smoothie really is an ideal snack or meal alternative. I personally have it for lunch every… single… weekday!
If you want to give it a protein boost, you can even add a little collagen or whey protein to your smoothie. This is great way to sneak some more protein into your day!
So try something new today that you’ll thank yourself for later. Start making your own healthy Berry Spinach Smoothie Recipe for some extra energy!
It’s the perfect way to power you through your busy day!
Be sure to give this gorgeous protein-packed Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe a try, too!
Now here’s what you’ll need to get your smoothie started…
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Now here’s my little secret.
If you’re making this blueberry spinach shake for someone else for the very first time… you may want to wait until they’ve had it and then raved about how much they enjoy it before you share the secret with them.
That they actually just drank spinach!
Are Berry Smoothies Good for You?
They sure are, and they’re also a great healthy meal alternative for breakfast and lunch.
This spinach smoothie recipe provides you with a genius way to stuff more raw veggies and fruit into your day with hardly any effort.
If you want to make the smoothie even healthier, you can simply adjust the ingredients to your preference to create the perfect customized smoothie recipe for your taste buds!
Is It Okay To Drink A Berry Smoothie Everyday?
I personally make this smoothie 5 times during the week for lunch, and I’ve been doing the same thing since 2009! So it’s definitely worked for me!
Then on the weekend, I like to change up my meal plan to make sure I am getting other fruits and vegetables not already included in this smoothie.
Is Spinach Good For A Protein Shake?
You can easily use this Berry Spinach Smoothie base to sneak more protein into your day!
This spinach smoothie has morphed over time into my husband’s pre-workout drink of choice.
Everyday, my hubby adds plain whey protein to his portion of this spinach smoothie, just before or after his workout. And for me… I add in some collagen powder to mine for a boost of protein.
Berry Smoothie Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to blend up the absolute best Berry Smoothie Shake…
- Spinach – I promise you won’t taste it 🙂
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Banana
- Baby Carrots
- Yogurt – to give it that creamy smoothie texture we all love
- Milk
- Orange Juice
Optional add-ins could include ground flax, protein powder, unflavored fiber powder, etc.
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How To Blend Spinach For Smoothie?
The easiest way to make sure your spinach is well blended, is to add the spinach the blender first, along with the milk and orange juice.
Then use the “liquify” option to blend the spinach thoroughly.
How To Make A Berry Smoothie
Blending up your own spinach smoothie is as easy as can be!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Blend your spinach, milk and orange juice together first. I use the “liquify” option on my blender.
2. Once the spinach has blended well, add all other ingredients (except protein powder) and blend until well combined, and the consistency is not too thick or too runny.
3. Pour into a glass or mason jar, and you’re done!
4. Now you can sit back, relax, and sip up your fruits and veggies in one delicious drink!
ENJOY!!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Make Banana and Berry Smoothie Bowls
Or… serve your smoothies right out of a bowl!
Can you think of a more fun way to eat your fruits each day? I sure can’t! Even kids love it!
Just blend up your smoothie, pour into a bowl, top wish some sliced fruits and optional shredded coconut, and ENJOY!
This smoothie is such a smart way to pack extra fruit & veggie servings into your day.
You may also find another bonus: a little boost of energy!
Berry Smoothie Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Berry Smoothie…
One reader writes: “Loved it! Thanks for sharing your recipe.”
Pam writes: “Healthy and delicious”
Andi writes: “Thanks for the recipe. I just tried it and I love it. My husband drank it all and then I told him it had spinach – he was very surprised.”
Kelly writes: “You couldn’t taste the spinach at all!”
Jessica writes: “Awesome! Blending in spinach and carrots is such a sneaky way to get those veggies in!”
Betty writes: “Such a great tasting, healthy drink”
Kristy writes: “I have 3 young kids and I can never get them to eat spinach… this is a great sneaky way… thanks”
Kim writes: “Super healthy!!”
Mary Ann writes: “My husband didn’t want any part of “green” in his smoothie when I first mentioned them. He was fine when he discovered that you couldn’t taste the spinach. Yum!” 🙂
M. writes: “Great breakfast on the go!”
Sarah writes: “Love sneaking in spinach and carrots—such a clever way to get more veggies.”
Traci writes: “So easy and delicious”
Jo writes: “I buy frozen cut up fruits and fill quart bags for each day to mix in the blender.”
Susan writes: “Superb, nutrient-packed smoothie recipe! Love it! Also enjoying it with almond milk and some ground flax seed for added punch. A meal-in-a-glass one. Thanks!”
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Berry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 Banana
- 2 Cups Orange Juice
- 2 Cups Non-Fat Milk
- 8 Large Frozen Strawberries
- ½ Cup Frozen Blueberries
- 8 oz. Yogurt, (I like to use Boysenberry, Blackberry, Strawberry, or Raspberry)
- 3 Baby Carrots
- Optional: 1 tsp. Sugar
Instructions
- Blend spinach, orange juice and milk together first.
- Once the spinach has blended well, add all other ingredients and blend.
- I like to use frozen fruit, but if using fresh fruit, you can add in some ice cubes for more of a frozen consistency. ENJOY!
Notes
- If making for two, just cut the recipe in half.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Great recipe for this time of the year as we return from all of the holiday eating! We love smoothies in our house, but I’ve never tried one with spinach. As long as my son doesn’t see it go into the blender, I suspect this will be a hit! 🙂 Happy New Year, my friend!
Hiding it is the key. If they don’t see it they won’t even know it’s in there!!
This is so interesting
thank you for sharing!
It makes starting off the New Year eating healthy a whole lot easier!
This sounds wonderful! I love the idea of adding some spinach into your smoothie. 🙂
It’s such a fun, sneaky way to be healthier!
Rich, creamy and healthy! I love that you added a little spinach and no one or even the kids will ever know.
It’s so nice to be able to add the carrots and spinach with no noticeable flavor!
The perfect smoothie to reset the New Year with, after all that holiday feasting. Love the flavor combination of berries and the added greens from the spinach! Sometimes we like to swap in baby kale 🙂 Happy new year, Heidi!
I love your idea to use baby kale. That is such a smart way to sneak in more veggies!
I don’t have a lot of smoothies, but I do on occasion – and this sounds like a great one! I love all the good stuff you’ve packed in there.
It really does make having fruits and vegetables so much easier!
I need a healthy alternative for snacking so thanks for sharing! It looks so delicious!
This really is a no guilt snack!
This smoothie looks so good! I love anything with berries—they make everything taste amazing. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I agree. I absolutely adore anything with berries!
I would never have thought about combining spinach and carrots with berries, what a great idea, and so easy too, thank you, Heidi!
It really is the perfect way to sneak more veggies into your day!
Parfait pour faire le plein de vitamines ce smoothie
Bises
C’est une boisson tellement saine!