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Super Green Smoothie with Spinach

Updated: Apr 29, 2025 · Published: Jul 3, 2012 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 113 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegetarian
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This Super Green Smoothie Recipe is a great pick me up when you need a green veggie boost. An easy, sweet smoothie that is packed with spinach and easy to adapt with other ingredients. Just 5 ingredients and ready in just a couple of minutes. Read all the tips for how to make a green smoothie with spinach, with lots of variations - a refreshing and nutritious way to start your day.

Two glasses of green smoothie in front of a bowl of spinach and next to some blueberries.

Despite the vibrant green color, this spinach smoothie recipe is actually really sweet. The green color comes from the spinach, which although doesn't add any flavor, is a great way to eat more vegetables.

It's filling enough for a light meal, but light enough for a energising snack. This is healthy green smoothie is a great place to start if you haven't made a smoothie before.

Kids will love this super green smoothie with spinach (ours call it a superhero smoothie) and have no idea that they are drinking a glass of spinach! You can even add some cocoa powder to give it a chocolate twist. There are lots of variations below, so you never have to make it the same way twice.

If you are looking for some other recipes that are packed with spinach, then why not try our super quick Chickpea and Spinach Curry, comforting Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Bake or our delicious Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi?

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  • How To Make A Super Green Smoothie with Spinach
  • How To Store a Smoothie
  • Make Ahead Super Green Smoothie
  • Tips For Making The BEST Super Green Smoothie
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Smoothie Recipes
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How To Make A Super Green Smoothie with Spinach

Select a Green Vegetable Base

First you are going to start with your greens, and this is a super green smoothie with spinach. This is what gives it the green color and all the goodness.

You could swap the fresh spinach for kale (although that has a stronger flavor and you would need a really high powered blender to make sure it is smooth). Other leafy greens like lettuce and collard greens work too.

You can even the green carrot tops, which is a great way to reduce waste.

Spinach leaves in a blender jug.

Add Liquid of Choice

You then need to add a liquid like milk, water or coconut water. We used skim milk here, but any dairy or plant based milk will work.

Adding milk gives it the smoothie/milkshake consistency, whilst water or coconut water makes it more like a juice - it makes it lower in calories and fat too if that is something you are tracking.

Blend the greens and liquid before adding any other ingredients to get a super smooth smoothie!

Spinach leaves and milk in a blender jug.
Spinach and milk blended together.

Add Fruit to Balance Out the Greens

The spinach in this super healthy green smoothie recipe can give is a slight earthy flavor, so you need to make sure that it is balanced out with some sweet fruits to give it that smoothie vibe.

Bananas. Ripe bananas are a great addition, because they are super sweet and they help to thicken it too. Adding frozen bananas makes it super thick and also gives it more of a milkshake texture.

Berries. This adds some extra sweetness and color too. You can add strawberries, cherries and raspberries, but it will make it turn more of a brown color. Again, you can use frozen berries which make this super green smoothie with spinach perfect for cooling down with on a hot day.

Tropical. Give this a tropical vibe by adding in pineapple, mango or papaya. These colored fruits will help keep the smoothie green too.

Green fruit. To keep this green, you could add in apples and kiwi.

Add Extras

The great thing about smoothies is that they are so easy to adapt, so you never have to have them the same way twice. Here are some of our favourite things to add.

Nut butter. Adding some peanut, almond or cashew butter not only adds some extra protein, but helps to thicken it up too.

Seeds. Add a little boost by blending some chia seeds or flaxseeds in with this.

Sweetener. Depending on how sweet you like your smoothies and how ripe your banana is, you might want to add some extra sweetener to this. Any liquid sweetener like honey, maple syrup and agave will work. Taste it and then decide if you need to add any sweetener.

Avocado. If you don't like banana, then you could add avocado to make it creamy and help to thicken it up.

Protein Powder. Give this super green smoothie a protein boost by adding your favorite protein powder. Use a chocolate one to add a chocolate twist.

A blended green smoothie in a blender jug with blueberries, seeds and honey on top of it.

How To Store a Smoothie

You can store any leftover smoothie in the fridge for 1-2 days. The ingredients may separate, but this is normal. Just give it a quick stir before drinking.

It's always best to make this smoothie fresh - luckily it is really quick to make.

Make Ahead Super Green Smoothie

Green smoothies taste best when they are made fresh, however if you would like to do some of the prep in advance, you can put the fruit and spinach into Ziploc bags and then keep them in the freezer.

Then, when you are ready to make the smoothie, just empty the bag into your blender and add the milk and anything extra. Why not try our Make Ahead Smoothie Bags?

Two green smoothies in glasses with straws in them.

Tips For Making The BEST Super Green Smoothie

  • To get a super smooth smoothie, blend the liquid and greens first and then add the fruit and continue blending.
  • Using frozen fruit means that you can make this green smoothie all year round and use fruits that might not be in season.
  • Try to make the smoothie from fresh. However if you want to prep it in advance, then you can put everything except the liquid in a freezer bag and freeze until you need it.
  • The general rule of making a green smoothie is 1 cup greens, 1 cup liquid and 2 cups of fruit.
  • Don't use ice cubes to keep the smoothie cold, as it will dilute it. Use frozen fruit instead to keep it cool.
  • To make this smoothie creamier and add some extra flavor, swap 50ml/0.25 cup of the milk for coconut milk. This will really help to thicken the smoothie too. You could also add Greek yogurt.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you taste the spinach in a green smoothie?

No, you can't taste the spinach in this smoothie. It just adds lots of colors and vitamins. You need to make sure you use really ripe fruit, then all you should be able to taste is the fruit. If you used kale instead of spinach, then you would probably be able to taste that as it has a stronger flavor.

What can I use instead of banana in a smoothie?

I think bananas are kind of essential in this smoothie. Not only to they add lots of sweetness, but they thicken it too. If bananas aren't your thing, then you could use avocado instead. This will help with the green color too. Fruits like mango would help to thicken it also.

How to make this vegan

You could make this a dairy free vegan smoothie by using a plant based milk like our homemade almond milk, cashew milk or homemade oat milk.

What blender is best for making smoothies.

We think that the Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor and Blender is the best. It is a powerful and versatile kitchen tool that blends, crushes, and processes ingredients easily.

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Recipe

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Super Green Smoothie with Spinach

By: Dannii Martin
Try this tasty super green smoothie recipe packed with spinach. A quick, nutritious boost to energize your day and satisfy your cravings.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: British
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Total: 2 minutes mins
Servings: 4 portion
Calories: 192kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 80 g (2.5 cups) Spinach
  • 500 ml (2 cups) Skim milk
  • 2 Bananas
  • 40 g (0.5 cups) Blueberries
  • 2 tablespoon Peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Flaxseeds

Instructions

  • Put the spinach and milk into your blender and blend.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
  • Pour into glasses and serve.

Recipe Tips

  • To get a super smooth smoothie, blend the liquid and greens first and then add the fruit and continue blending.
  • Using frozen fruit means that you can make this green smoothie all year round and use fruits that might not be in season.
  • Try to make the smoothie from fresh. However if you want to prep it in advance, then you can put everything except the liquid in a freezer bag and freeze until you need it.
  • The general rule of making a green smoothie is 1 cup greens, 1 cup liquid and 2 cups of fruit.
  • Don't use ice cubes to keep the smoothie cold, as it will dilute it. Use frozen fruit instead to keep it cool.
  • To make this smoothie creamier and add some extra flavor, swap 50ml/0.25 cup of the milk for coconut milk. This will really help to thicken the smoothie too. You could also add Greek yogurt.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2183IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Ned says

    July 09, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good and I love how healthy it is. I drink one after I get off my stationary bike and just love it. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Fiver Feeds says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    Green smoothies are great! I agree with you, it's hard to try them when you only see the final product, but when you actually make them, you will want to have one every day.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 13, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      I think the final product looks great too!

      Reply
  3. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    October 08, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Love green smoothies but I hear ya about not making them as often once the weather gets cooler. This one sound wonderful with the strawberries, blueberries and banana with spinach :)

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 08, 2014 at 11:05 am

      I am trying to still have them, but I am craving more comforting foods now.

      Reply
  4. Maria @ runningcupcake says

    October 04, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I like green smoothies- only with a little bit of spinach though!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 06, 2014 at 10:31 am

      All the more spinach for me!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    October 04, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Sounds delicious! I usually use Spinach with a banana, water, and almond butter.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 06, 2014 at 10:31 am

      It's good with coconut water too.

      Reply
  6. Nicole says

    October 03, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! I subbed almond milk for the water. Very yummy!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 06, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Yay! I'm glad you liked it.

      Reply
  7. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    October 03, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    This sounds delcious and very healthy!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      It is definitely both of those things.

      Reply
  8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    October 03, 2014 at 9:47 am

    This is a bit of a super-foods smoothie isn't it, Dannii? I agree that it would be great with a side of eggs, though!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Got to get the protein in.

      Reply
  9. Madeline Craig says

    October 03, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Great blog! Our favourite green smoothie uses Aloe Vera Gel, spinach, kale, manuka honey, dates, blueberries, banana, various seeds and coconut water! A powerful smoothie packed full of natural goodness to set you up for the day!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Sounds really good!

      Reply
  10. charlene @ That girl cooks healthy says

    October 03, 2014 at 4:41 am

    I love green smoothies. My favourite being; coconut milk, spinach, ginger, cinnamon and cucumber and banana.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Anything with coconut milk in is good.

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    October 03, 2014 at 4:07 am

    Spinach, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, plain non-fat greek yogurt, sea salt, vanilla

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Vanilla is a good addition.

      Reply
  12. Ashley says

    October 03, 2014 at 1:30 am

    I love making green smoothies! I was a little hesitant to try them at first since I thought it would taste weird but you really can't taste the spinach, etc.! Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      You can't taste it at all, can you.

      Reply
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