Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (packed)

• 1 large ripe banana (frozen works best for a thicker texture)

• 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled)

• ½ cup milk of your choice (dairy, almond, or oat milk)

• ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt (for extra creaminess)

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 3–4 ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

1. Layer the Blender: Pour the milk and yogurt into your blender first. Adding the liquids to the bottom helps the blades spin smoothly and prevents the ingredients from getting stuck.

2. Add the Greens: Add the fresh spinach leaves next.

3. Add the Fruits: Toss in the strawberries and the banana. If you want a colder, frostier smoothie, add the ice cubes at this stage.

4. Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on high speed for about 45 to 60 seconds. Keep blending until the spinach is completely pulverized and the mixture turns a vibrant, uniform green color with a creamy texture.

5. Adjust and Serve: Give it a quick taste. If you prefer it sweeter, stir in the honey or maple syrup. Pour into a glass, pop in a straw, and enjoy immediately!

Tip: If the smoothie is too thick, simply splash in a little more milk and blend for another 5 seconds.