Spinach-Hidden Smoothie (Printable)

A vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie where fresh spinach blends seamlessly with sweet fruits, making greens undetectable.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 cup frozen mango chunks
03 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

→ Greens

04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk, or other plant-based milk)

→ Add-ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

# How-To:

01 - Combine banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach in a blender.
02 - Pour in almond milk. Add chia seeds or flaxseed and honey/maple syrup if using.
03 - Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more milk or sweetener if desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The tropical fruits completely disguise the spinach flavor, making it perfect for picky eaters who think they hate greens.
  • It comes together in under five minutes with minimal cleanup, ideal for rushed mornings when you need nutrition fast.
  • The vibrant green color looks Instagram-worthy but tastes like pure fruit sweetness.
  • You can customize it endlessly with different add-ins depending on your mood or nutritional goals.
02 -
  • Always use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes, the ice dilutes the flavor and makes the texture watery instead of thick and creamy.
  • Pack the spinach into the measuring cup loosely, not compressed, otherwise you might end up with too much and a grassy taste that even the fruit can't hide.
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the chunks sit at room temperature for five minutes before blending to soften them slightly.
03 -
  • Add the spinach last so it sits on top of the frozen fruit, this helps your blender pull it down into the blades instead of letting it stick to the sides.
  • If the smoothie tastes too vegetal, add a tiny pinch of salt, it sounds strange but it neutralizes bitterness and makes the fruit flavors pop.
  • Use a high-powered blender if you have one, it makes the difference between a perfectly smooth drink and one with annoying little spinach specks.
  • Rinse your blender immediately after pouring, dried spinach and fruit are a nightmare to scrub off later.
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