Spinach Hidden Smoothie (Printable Version)

Nutrient-packed smoothie where fresh spinach blends seamlessly with tropical fruits, making greens virtually undetectable.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 cup frozen mango chunks
03 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

→ Greens

04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Add-ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

# How to Make It:

01 - Place banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach in blender container.
02 - Pour almond milk over fruit and vegetables. Add chia seeds and sweetener if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional milk or sweetener if preferred.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tropical fruit flavors completely mask the spinach taste while keeping all those leafy green nutrients intact.
  • You can toss this together in under five minutes with ingredients that keep well in your freezer and fridge.
02 -
  • Adding the spinach and liquid first creates a green base that helps break down the leaves completely, eliminating any chance of leafy bits in your smoothie.
  • Freezing bananas ahead of time creates a milkshake-like consistency that makes you forget you're drinking something healthy.
03 -
  • Always place spinach at the bottom near the blades and add your liquid before the frozen ingredients for the silkiest texture without any leafy bits.
  • The ripeness of your banana dramatically affects sweetness – spotted bananas need no additional sweetener while yellow ones might benefit from a touch of honey.
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