Banana Spinach Smoothie (w/ Protein!)

This easy banana spinach smoothie is as simple as green smoothies can get, made with just 5-ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and ready in less than 5-minutes, this may just become your new go-to green smoothie.

Just a Really Simple Spinach Banana Smoothie

I am a huge fan of quick and easy smoothie recipes for so many reasons. First of all, they’re a delicious way to fit extra greens into your day, which can be particularly helpful if you’re not a salad lover or just don’t love dining on a big pile of spinach. Second green smoothies in particular are one of my favorite easy breakfasts because they are so simple to throw together and ensure that I’m starting the day with plenty of greens!

I consider this spinach banana smoothie a fantastic “starter” green smoothie, especially if your new to the smoothie world (welcome, by the way!) as the ingredient list is short and sweet, and you really can’t taste the spinach at all. Really, if I were to recommend a smoothie to kickstart a daily smoothie habit, this one would be it!

Tips & Tricks for Spinach Banana Smoothie Magic

All you need to do is add all your ingredients to a blender and let it work its magic. Before you know it you’ll be sipping on a delicious green smoothie! You can also turn this recipe into a smoothie bowl by making the smoothie thicker using only ¾ cup milk. Also, make sure to use frozen bananas to help you get that thick consistency. Once blended, pour into a bowl and add your choice of smoothie bowl toppings.

Topping Ideas: Some fun topping ideas would be nuts, seeds, sliced fresh fruit, granola, honey, cacao nibs and a drizzle of nut or seed butter.

Ingredient Notes & Substitution Ideas

• Frozen banana: You can also use fresh banana in place of frozen banana in this recipe. The banana adds some natural sweetness to the smoothie. If you don’t care for bananas feel free to omit them and add extra ice. 
• Baby spinach: I like to use tender, non-bitter greens for smoothies like baby spinach. But you can use any greens you like that blend easily and work well with these other ingredients such as baby kale.
• Milk: Any milk will work great in this recipe. I used almond milk, but you can also use cashew milk, hemp milk, oat milk, soy milk, or traditional milk. If you like a thinner consistency in your smoothies, add more milk. You can use traditional milk or even water if you prefer as well.
• Ground flax seed: I find it easier to use ground flax seed but you could also add whole flax seeds if you have a high speed blender. 
• Vanilla protein powder: You can use any protein powder you like the taste of. To keep this recipe vegan friendly, be sure to use a plant-based. To keep this recipe paleo friendly, be sure to use a grain-free and dairy-free protein powder. You can also skip the protein powder if you don’t have it or don’t want to use it.

Tip: If using fresh banana in place of frozen, be sure to add ice to the blender for better texture.

Fun Variations to Try

• Strawberry Banana Spinach: Add 1 cup frozen strawberries to the mix.
• Mango Banana Spinach: Add 1 cup frozen mango in place of 1 of the bananas.
• Spinach Apple Banana: Add 1 cored and chopped apple in place of 1 of the bananas.

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