Spinach Banana Smoothie (Unfussy Green Smoothie Recipe) for the Table

This creamy spinach banana smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and the most unfussy way to add greens to your morning without tasting them. It’s reliable for busy mornings when you want something speedy, healthy, and actually satisfying!

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Why you’ll love this simple green smoothie recipe!

I’ve been making this straightforward spinach banana smoothie recipe for well over 10 years and it has become a true staple in our house! I use this dish as a base and often mix it up with different kinds fruit, protein boosts, and greens depending on what I happen to have on hand that day. However you make it, I’m sure it will be flavor-packed!

Why You’ll Love This method

• Comes together in simply 5 minutes
• Naturally sweet from banana and fruit
• Completely customizable based on what you have
• Mild green flavor (great for beginners!)
• Straightforward to make dairy-free or protein-boosted
• Reliable base smoothie recipe to build from

Healthy ingredients needed

The simple ingredients for this healthy green smoothie recipe are listed fully down in the recipe card but let’s briefly go over the pantry staples needed including a few substitutions you can make as desired!

• Ripe bananas – I use a frozen banana to add natural sweetness and creaminess. Can be swapped with frozen cauliflower for a lower-sugar, neutral-flavored option! You can also use other frozen fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, mango, etc. I do not recommend using an unfrozen fresh banana as the smoothie will be a lot thinner.
• Greens (baby spinach or kale) – Spinach has a mild flavor, making it reliable for beginners. Kale works great if you prefer a slightly earthier taste (I often do a mix of both).
• Frozen fruit (mixed berries or mango) – Adds flavor, sweetness, and thickness. Use whatever you have on hand.
• Liquid (water or milk of choice) – Water keeps it light, while milk (dairy or non-dairy) makes it creamier. I often make this with coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk.
• Nutritional add-ins (chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder, ground flax etc.) – Great for boosting protein, fiber, and staying power!

Smoothie Tips

• A great way to avoid green chunks is to try blending the leafy greens with the liquid before adding the remaining ingredients in.
• Use frozen fruit for a thicker, creamier smoothie.
• Start with less liquid and add more as needed.
• Taste before serving – sometimes a splash of milk or extra fruit balances everything perfectly!
• If using kale, remove thick stems before blending. They often don’t blend well and make for a weirdly chunky smoothie.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to cook this Smoothie More Filling

This spinach banana smoothie is light and refreshing as written BUT if you’re drinking it as breakfast, you might want a little extra staying power. The good news? It’s incredibly unfussy to bulk it up without changing the flavor too much.

Here are some simple ways to make it more satisfying:

• Add plain Greek yogurt – This makes the smoothie extra creamy and adds a solid boost of protein. Plain or vanilla both work well. I’ve also tried this with regular vanilla yogurt but it doesn’t have nearly as much protein in it.
• Blend in protein powder – A scoop of your go-to vanilla or unflavored protein powder turns this into a more complete breakfast.
• Add nut butter – Almond butter or peanut butter adds healthy fats and makes it richer and more filling.
• Toss in chia seeds or hemp seeds – These are straightforward add-ins that increase fiber and protein without affecting the flavor much.
• Add silken tofu – A few spoonfuls blend in completely smooth and give the smoothie a major protein upgrade (1/2 block of silken tofu has ~15 grams of protein). This is one of my regular ways to boost protein in a smoothie!
• Use milk instead of water – Dairy or non-dairy milk makes the smoothie creamier and slightly more substantial. I’ve also been loving protein milks lately that usually have about twice the amount of protein as regular milk.

If you’re using this as a short snack, the base recipe is dependable. But if you’re trying to avoid the 10:30am hunger crash, adding one or two of these boosts can make a big difference.

Making this simple smoothie is straightforward! Simply add all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth! If you don’t hav a high powered blender, I suggest shaking the smoothie several times in between blending to get everything nice and smooth.

More healthy smoothie recipes to try

• Blueberry Banana Smoothie
• Mango Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Mixed Berry Beet Smoothie
• Pumpkin Smoothie
• Acai Smoothie Bowl