Looking for a simple way to sneak more fruits and veggies into your day? This nutrient dense mixed Berry Banana Smoothie is packed with berries, bananas, carrots… and even spinach. And the wildest part is… it tastes AMAZING!!
You and Mr. Blender are about to become very close friends, and drinking your fruit is going to taste so good!
Seriously, this berry banana smoothie is one of the easiest ways to sneak more fruits (and vegetables) into your daily diet!
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.”
Packed with fruits and veggies galore, this refreshing smoothie is your hot ticket to feel good refreshment!
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!
What you’ll end up with is a nutrient rich banana spinach berry smoothie that is an ideal snack or meal alternative. I personally have it for lunch every… single… weekday! But it would also work fantastic as a healthy grab-and-go breakfast.
If you want to give it a protein boost, you can even add a little collagen or whey protein to your smoothie, like I do with my Post Workout Fruit Smoothie. I personally do this and have found it to be a great way to sneak more protein into my day!
So try something new today that you’ll thank yourself for later.
It will take just 5 minutes…
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 Banana Smoothies Good for You?
They sure are, and they’re also a great healthy meal alternative for breakfast and lunch.
This blueberry spinach smoothie 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 Banana 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 green berry smoothie.
Is Spinach Good For A Protein Shake?
You can easily use this berry spinach smoothie base to sneak more protein into your day!
In fact, this smoothie has morphed over time into a really good natural pre workout drink for my husband.
Everyday, my hubby adds plain whey protein to his portion of this berry banana spinach smoothie, just before or after his workout. And for me… I add in some collagen powder to mine for a boost of protein.
Ingredients
Like all of my easy Beverages Recipes, it takes just a few simple ingredients to blend up the very best berry banana smoothie.
And don’t forget – you’ll also need a kitchen blender!
- Spinach – I like to use organic spinach… and I promise you won’t taste it! 🙂
- Blueberries – I used frozen blueberries to ensure the smoothie is crisp and cold.
- Strawberries – I also used frozen strawberries.
- Banana – You can adjust the flavor of your smoothie by using a Less or More ripened banana.
- Baby Carrots – I like to use organic baby carrots.
- Yogurt – To give your berry banana smoothie that creamy texture we all love.
- Milk – For added protein.
- Orange Juice – Used as a natural sweetener.
Optional add-ins could include ground flax, protein powder, unflavored fiber powder, etc.
How To Blend Spinach For Smoothie?
The easiest way to make sure your spinach is well blended, is to add the spinach to the blender first, along with the milk and orange juice.
Then use the “liquify” option to blend the spinach thoroughly.
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Blending up this berry banana smoothie is as simple 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. If you want to add protein powder, add this right at the end and blend for just a few seconds, or until it is well mixed into the smoothie.
4. Finally, pour your berry banana smoothie into a glass or mason jar, and you’re done! Easy peasy!!
Now you can sit back, relax, and sip up your fruits and veggies with one of the most deliciously energizing Breakfast Recipes ever!
Scroll down for the printable berry banana smoothie recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Make Berry Smoothie Bowls
OR… instead of enjoying your smoothie in a glass, you can serve it right out of a bowl!
Can you think of a more enjoyable way to eat your fruits each day than berry smoothie bowls? I sure can’t! Even kids love it!
Just blend up your berry banana smoothie, pour into a bowl, top with some sliced fruits and optional shredded coconut, and ENJOY!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy berry banana smoothie recipe…
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 Banana Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 medium Banana
- 2 cups Orange Juice
- 2 cups Non-Fat Milk, 2% Milk can be substituted.
- 8 large Frozen Strawberries
- ½ cup Frozen Blueberries
- 8 oz. Yogurt, (I like to use Boysenberry, Blackberry, Strawberry, or Raspberry)
- 3 Baby Carrots
- 1 tsp. White Granulated Sugar, OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Gather your berry banana smoothie ingredients.
- Blend spinach, orange juice and milk together first.
- Once the spinach has blended well, add all other ingredients and blend until well combined.
- I like to use frozen fruit, but if using fresh fruit, you can add in some ice cubes to create more of an ice cold smoothie consistency.
- *Next, add any optional Protein Powder and blend on a low speed for 10-20 seconds, or until well combined.
- Finally, pour your berry banana smoothie into glasses, and enjoy right away to ensure it's cold and doesn't separate.
Notes
- *Smoothie Consistency: Your smoothie will have a better consistency if you don’t over blend the protein powder.
- Serving Adjustments: If making for two, just cut the recipe in half.
- FAQ’s: 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!