Best recipe for spinach smoothie that tastes so good you are going to drink a full glass of it every single day! This simple detox green smoothie is healthy, vegan, weight-loss friendly, and incredibly yummy.
It's an amazing option for busy mornings when you need a quick pick-me-up or an energizing pre or post-workout snack. Refresh yourself while indulging your sweet tooth with this creamy banana spinach smoothie that's sweet, tasty, and super filling. Truly, eating right is a delight both for your body and mind!
Recipe for Green Spinach Smoothie Cleanse
Green is our favorite color in this wholesome recipe for a green smoothie cleanse packed with spinach, banana, apple, and heart-healthy seeds. I believe spinach is the best vegetable to start with if you want to experiment with the flavor of green smoothies or just want to sneak some veggies into your kids' drink. With its mild and delicate flavor, baby spinach blends seamlessly together with the flavors of the rest of the ingredients so you won't even taste it. Just like in this nourishing spinach-blueberry smoothie.
Choosing a delicious and hearty smoothie for breakfast is the best way to jump-start your day. Also, it's an amazing way to get your greens on a daily basis, improve your digestion, fill up your body with good for you nutrients, and boost your mental focus. Besides that, this fruity spinach smoothie mix will speed up your metabolism by flushing out toxins and promoting hydration in your body.
Vegan Banana Spinach Smoothie Ingredients
This immunity-boosting green smoothie packs a few whole foods that are super affordable and easy to find:
- Fresh baby spinach
- Banana
- Apple (any type)
- Ground flaxseed (aka flaxseed meal)
- Chia seeds
- Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Cold water
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
Time needed: 5 minutes.
How To Make Spinach Smoothie For Weight Loss?
- Blend the ingredients
Add fresh spinach leaves, frozen banana, chopped apple, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and cold water to a high-powered blender and blend until silky smooth and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy
Pour your banana spinach smoothie into a big glass or jar. You can top it with homemade granola if you like, to make it even more filling. Enjoy!
Spinach Smoothie Without Yogurt - FAQ
Absolutely! Since this low-calorie spinach smoothie is naturally high in fiber it can promote healthy gut bacteria and prevent constipation. Plus, it definitely is a delicious and quick way to fill your body with various nutrients your body needs daily to maintain excellent health so you can feel your best.
Yes, adding fresh spinach to your smoothie will provide you with a wide array of nutrients. Just don't forget to add lemon juice to your blend to reap all the benefits this green leafy vegetable offers you. Adding vitamin C-rich veggie/fruit will significantly increase your body's ability to absorb many of the nutrients found in uncooked spinach, especially iron.
Bananas, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, lemons, oranges, apples, papaya, pineapple, and mango pair pretty well with fresh spinach in smoothies or salads.
Of course, you can use frozen spinach in your smoothie but only about ¼ cup since frozen spinach is tightly packed. Don't thaw before blending.
You can store your vegan spinach smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Stir it well before serving.
Spinach Smoothie Benefits (How Healthy is Spinach Smoothie)
This fruity spinach smoothie is a smart way to introduce healthy greens to your diet. Moreover, this pleasant-tasting drink is a great idea even for picky eaters since you really can't taste the spinach in it. It's an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that will reduce oxidative stress, keep your eyes healthy, your hair shiny, and your skin glowy. Furthermore, this tasty recovery drink aids your digestion, enhances your immunity, detoxifies your body, and boosts your brain power.
Does Spinach Smoothie Help Lose Weight
This dairy-free spinach smoothie can be a wonderful addition to a balanced plant-based diet. Spinach and all the other whole foods we used to make this nutritious beverage are great for burning belly fat and losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Enjoying a nutrient-dense smoothie every day is totally fine only if you make it with real, organic foods at home. Store-bought smoothies are loaded with sugar and calories and thus aren't a good choice for reaching your weight-loss goals.
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Recipe For Spinach Smoothie (Quick Detox Green Drink)
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 apple small (about 1 cup cubed)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup water chilled
Instructions
- Add fresh spinach leaves, frozen banana, chopped apple, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and cold water to a high-powered blender and blend until silky smooth and creamy.
- Pour your banana spinach smoothie into a big glass or jar. You can top it with homemade granola if you like, to make it even more filling. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute water with any kind of plant-based milk (almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk)
- In addition to flax seeds and chia seeds you can add hemp seeds or your favorite protein powder for an extra protein punch
- You can use any type of apple you have at hand
- For the best texture use frozen banana
- Add a tablespoon of maple or agave syrup to increase the sweetness
Nutrition
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