Strawberry-Banana Green Glow Smoothie.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh baby spinach (densely packed)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)
1 large ripe banana (frozen is best for a creamy texture)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for extra protein and creaminess)
Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter kick.
The Instructions
Liquid First: Pour your milk into the blender. Adding liquids first helps the blades move freely and prevents “air pockets” from forming.
The Greens: Add the spinach to the milk and blend on high for about 30 seconds. Pro-tip: Blending the greens and liquid first ensures you don’t have any leafy bits in your final drink—just a perfectly smooth texture.
The Fruit & Cream: Add the banana, strawberries, and yogurt.
The Final Blend: Pulse a few times to break up the frozen fruit, then blend on high until the mixture is thick, pale green, and completely smooth.
Serve: Pour into a glass jar, grab a straw, and enjoy immediately!
Why it Works
The banana provides a natural sweetness and “shake-like” consistency, while the strawberries add a bright, tart contrast. The spinach is the secret hero; it provides a massive boost of Vitamin K and Iron without changing the fruity flavor profile at all.