quick & easy banana spinach smoothie recipe

reader reviews

“Love this! I added peanut butter for more protein.” - Joe “Yum! Love the texture. I never tried oats in my smoothie and I am really enjoying it. This is a great smoothie!” - Laura

ingredients:

frozen bananas walnuts whole rolled oats coconut oil cinnamon baby spinach (or kale) unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) vanilla extract optional ice vanilla protein powder

about this recipe

gluten-free dairy-free refined sugar free

This quick and easy banana spinach smoothie recipe uses frozen bananas, spinach, rolled oats and multiple sources of protein for a filling, nourishing meal to carry you through the day! Makes the perfect healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack. Can also be used to make green smoothie bowls!

STEP 1:

Combine all the ingredients in a blender.

STEP 2:

Blend on high until very smooth and creamy.

STEP 3:

Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking!

If you like a thicker smoothie or are using fresh instead of frozen banana, add ice for better texture. For a thinner consistency, add more milk. For a sweeter smoothie, add 2 teaspoons of maple syrup or 1-2 pitted dates before blending..

simple ways to customize this recipe:

Make the smoothie thicker using only 1 1/2 cups 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 toppings - nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, granola, honey, cacao nibs or a drizzle of almond butter.

to make a green smoothie bowl:

more easy ingredient swaps:

For a nut-free version, use any other milk in place of the almond milk. And either substitute sunflower seeds/ sun butter in place of the walnuts (or omit altogether). In place of the baby spinach, you can also use another tender green like baby kale.

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