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Spinach Banana Smoothie

Published: May 1, 2022 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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You’ll love this creamy spinach banana smoothie, made with yogurt, milk and peanut butter. It’s the perfect way to start your day! This recipe was originally published on August 3, 2014 and updated on May 1, 2022. 

A person holding a glass of spinach banana smoothie

One of the best ways to start your day is with a smoothie. They are so easy to make, easy to take on-the-go, and are a surefire way to pack in lots of fruits and veggies. I like to change up my routine and make this green smoothie, triple berry smoothie, or a bright ginger and mango smoothie. 

Why this recipe works

This recipe uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, which means you won’t need to make an extra trip to the store.

Plus, the frozen banana helps to make the smoothie creamy and you won’t even taste the spinach!

The ingredients to make the smoothie

Ingredient notes

  • Frozen banana — This is the key ingredient here, this helps give smoothie that creaminess that is so enjoyable. You can buy frozen bananas from the freezer aisle in the grocery store, or just slice one up and put it in the freezer overnight.
  • Frozen spinach — I like to use frozen spinach because I always have it on hand. You could also use fresh spinach.
  • Milk — I use regular 1 or 2% milk in my smoothie, but you could also use a non-dairy milk like almond milk.
  • Yogurt — I like to use plain yogurt here, Greek yogurt or a non-dairy yogurt is also an option.
  • Water — This is used to help with the thickness of the smoothie, I found using just milk and yogurt resulted in a smoothie that was a little too thick. If I have any coconut water on hand, I’ll often use that instead. You could also use orange juice if that is preferred.
  • Oats — I started using these in smoothie years ago to add a little bit of bulk and make this a more filling breakfast.
  • Peanut butter — this is an ingredient I always add to a smoothie. I like to use this instead of protein powder.
All of the ingredients in a blender

Expert tips

  1. Make sure to add your liquid ingredients first, this will help the other ingredients blend smoothly.
  2. For an extra creamy texture, make sure to blend the ingredients a little bit longer than you normally would. Using a high-powered blender if you have one is also helpful.
  3. I don’t find this smoothie needs any extra sweetness, but you could add a touch of honey.
Blended smoothie in a blender

This recipe makes two servings but you can easily double it for a family breakfast.

One of my favourite this to do is make little freezer bags for frozen smoothie packs that you can pull out in a pinch, simply freeze the banana, spinach, peanut butter, yogurt and oats. When you’re ready for breakfast just add the liquid ingredients and you are good to go.

Two servings of smoothie in glasses

If you’re looking for other easy breakfast ideas, I love to make overnight blueberry oats or prep some delicious whole wheat applesauce muffins on the weekend.

A serving of smoothie in a glass being held by a person

Spinach Banana Smoothie

Author: Louisa Clements
5 from 2 votes
You'll love this creamy spinach banana smoothie, made with yogurt, milk and peanut butter. It's the perfect way to start your day!
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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
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Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 sliced banana, frozen
  • 1 cup heaping frozen spinach, about 130g
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup water, or coconut water
  • ½ cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the blender and blend until fully combined.

Notes

  1. If you’d like to sweeten the smoothie, try adding 1 teaspoon of honey.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: breakfast, easy, gluten free, quick recipes, vegetarian
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Banana Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 218mg9%
Potassium 880mg25%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 9365IU187%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 339mg34%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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  1. Shirley Clements

    May 15, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    I must try this delicious & “good for you” Smoothie!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  2. Fiori

    May 01, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    I will be freezing bananas this week to make this delicious smoothie recipe on the weekend! YUM.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      May 08, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      It's perfect for weekends too! I hope you enjoyed.
      Reply
  3. Christina

    July 06, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Such a refreshing start to the day, THANK YOU Louisa!
    Reply
    • Lou

      July 10, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks, Christina! Glad you liked it.
      Reply
  4. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen

    August 09, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    I love green smoothie! It is my favourite drink! Your version looks very taste. I have to try ;-)
    Reply
    • Lou

      September 04, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Me too, Olivia! Let me know if you give it a try.
      Reply
  5. Mariana @The Candid Kitchen

    August 04, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Lou you sound so organised with your calendar, my gosh I need to take some notes! And a documentary?!?! Sounds exciting!!!!
    Reply
    • Lou

      September 04, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Thanks, Mariana! It's a work in progress, ha! I'll be sharing little tidbits about my documentary throughout the year so stay tuned :)
      Reply
  6. Helen @ Scrummy Lane

    August 04, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I hope you're having a great time in Greece, Louisa, and it isn't too hot for you! I can't believe how many fabulous ingredients there are in this smoothie ... definitely a great way to start the day!
    Reply
    • Lou

      September 04, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Thanks, Helen. It really is a great way to kickstart the morning.
      Reply

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