🫐 Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
A refreshing, creamy smoothie packed with blueberries, spinach, and protein. It’s an easy breakfast or snack that takes just a few minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 cup fresh baby spinach
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1 banana
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¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
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¾–1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
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1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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4–5 ice cubes, if using fresh blueberries
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1 teaspoon honey, optional
Instructions
1. Add the Ingredients
Place the milk, spinach, blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and vanilla into a blender.
2. Blend
Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, or until completely smooth.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk.
3. Taste and Adjust
Taste before adding sweetener—the banana and blueberries may provide enough sweetness.
Add a teaspoon of honey if desired and blend briefly again.
4. Serve
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
💙 Easy Variations
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More protein: Add a scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder.
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More fiber: Add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed.
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Creamier: Use frozen banana.
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Dairy-free: Use plant-based yogurt and unsweetened almond, soy, or oat milk.
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Extra refreshing: Add a few mint leaves.
⭐ Tip
If you’re new to green smoothies, baby spinach is ideal because its mild flavor blends easily with sweet fruit. Frozen blueberries and banana also give the smoothie a thick, cold texture without needing much ice.
