Green Smoothie Spinach Pineapple (Printable)
Vibrant blend of spinach, pineapple, and banana for a nutrient-packed breakfast or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups baby spinach, fresh
02 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
03 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
04 - ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - ½ cup fresh pineapple, diced
09 - ½ banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons granola
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
13 - Fresh berries (optional)
# How-to Steps:
01 - Combine spinach, frozen pineapple, frozen banana, almond milk, chia seeds, and almond butter in blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional almond milk for thinner consistency if desired.
03 - Taste mixture and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is preferred.
04 - Divide smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange fresh pineapple, banana slices, granola, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and berries on top.
06 - Enjoy with a spoon while smoothie maintains thick consistency.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but feels like giving your body a giant hug
- The texture is somewhere between soft serve and pudding, making every spoon feel special
02 -
- Frozen fruit is the secret to thickness, ice will just water everything down
- Pack your spinach cups tightly, it shrinks dramatically when blended
03 -
- Freeze your spinach if it is about to turn—just blend it straight from frozen
- Double the recipe and freeze half in silicone molds for instant smoothie packs later