Spinach Smoothie Recipe – This simple and refreshing smoothie recipe is a great way to start your day with extra greens and whole lot of nutrients without skimping on taste! Made with cucumber, melon, pineapple, spinach, and the option of adding collagen powder.
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This spinach smoothie recipe is light, refreshing, delicious, and so good for you! I have a ton of smoothie recipes I turn to because I just love how combining so many healthy ingredients into a blender is such an easy way to get more nutrients in your body quickly and easily.
The cucumber and melon are light, refreshing and not too sweet which pairs well with the sweetness of the pineapple. The dark leafy greens give the pineapple spinach smoothie a nutrient boost without overpowering the delicious flavor!
Blend until smooth and you've got an easy, healthy breakfast or mid-afternoon energy boost!
Why This Recipe Works
- Healthy – there's no better way to pack in a ton of nutrients into one drink than to make yourself a homemade smoothie using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Vitamins, minerals, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, you name it, this recipe for spinach smoothie has got it!
- Quick and Easy – Dump, blend, pour, and sip. That's it!
- Flexible – I love to add a scoop of collagen to many of my smoothie recipe, but it's totally up to you. You can also play around with different fruit, liquid, and even the spinach, if you want to try creating your own flavors.
- Delicious – It's one thing to be healthy, but in my family, it also has to be delicious!
What's in this Spinach Smoothie Recipe
- Cucumber – If you're using a good high speed blender, there's no need to peel the cucumber. This way you'll get even more of the fiber and nutrients. If using a regular blender, you can still keep the skin on, but just know you may have more flecks of the green peel in there that you can feel in your mouth.
- Melon chunks – Honeydew melon adds a refreshing, lightly sweet flavor.
- Pineapple – Use frozen or fresh chunks, it's up to you. If using frozen, you can toss them in without thawing them.
- Baby spinach – Fresh or frozen works fine. I like to thaw the spinach and squeeze out the water so my spinach smoothie isn't too watered down.
- Water – When making a smoothie, you always need a liquid to bring everything together. Water is a great flavorless choice, but you can also use a milk of your choice or coconut water. Some people may even use juice, however personally, I try not to add too much sugar.
- Ice – Love crushed ice in my smoothie! It helps to thicken it up and keeps it nice and cold. This is especially helpful when I'm not using too much frozen fruit.
- Collagen powder – An optional protein boost. Great for hair, nails, skin, bones, you name it!
How to Make this Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Step 1: Add all of your ingredients to a high-powered blender (Hello Vitamix!). It's always a good idea to add the liquid first.
Step 2: Blend for 1-2 minutes until everything is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Pour into a glass, and enjoy right away.
FAQs
Easily! You can even triple it if you want. Well, not exactly, it has to fit in the blender, but you get what I mean. Make as much of it as you want. It is best enjoyed right away, so if you plant to save it, I suggest freezing it.
Bananas are always a good idea! Whether fresh or frozen, try making a spinach pineapple banana smoothie! You could also add some avocado for some extra creaminess.
Pour them into popsicle molds. The kids love these especially in the summer. You can add a bit of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness if you'd like.
I used to pour them into ice cube trays for smaller portions when my kids were younger.
This is totally up to you. If you're avoiding dairy, stick to coconut milk, cashew milk, almond milk, or oat milk. If not, use whatever milk you have on hand.
It's an easy way to get extra nutrients in your body. So many of us don't eat enough vegetables throughout the day, especially dark leafy greens.
Using spinach in a smoothie is a great way to get the greens in without making yet another salad! Plus, its taste is hidden by the fruit so you don't even know it's in there.
Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ cup melon chunks
- ½ cup pineapple frozen or fresh chunks
- ½ cup baby spinach about 1 handful, frozen or fresh
- ¼ cup water or almond milk
- ½ cup ice or water
- ½ scoop Collagen Truvani 100% - Optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a powerful blender (I use Vitamix, one of the best blenders!).
- Blend for about 1-2 minutes or until smooth texture. Pour into a glass. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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