Strawberry Spinach Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy strawberry, spinach, and banana blend with almond milk - nutrient-rich, quick, and dairy-free option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup hulled fresh or frozen strawberries
02 - 1 medium frozen banana, sliced

→ Greens

03 - 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional Additions

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Place strawberries, frozen banana slices and packed baby spinach into the blender jar.
02 - Pour in 1 cup unsweetened almond milk to facilitate blending and create a smooth texture.
03 - If desired, add chia or flaxseed, sweetener and vanilla extract for extra fiber and flavor.
04 - Blend on high until fully emulsified and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
05 - Check texture and sweetness; add more milk to loosen or a touch of sweetener to taste, then pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Making it feels like you’re sneaking an extra serving of greens into dessert-for-breakfast.
  • The creamy consistency somehow tastes indulgent, but you can actually drink this on the go without guilt.
02 -
  • Once, I overloaded my blender and spent five extra minutes scraping stubborn spinach from the base—stick to the order and don’t rush.
  • Swapping in oat milk made everything extra creamy, even when I thought I’d miss the almond—don’t be afraid to experiment with different milks.
03 -
  • Adding the liquid first means your blender blades don’t get stuck on a pile of frozen banana.
  • The tiniest splash of vanilla makes everything taste like you bought it from a fancy smoothie bar.
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