Spinach Hidden Smoothie Blend (Print)

A creamy blend of spinach, banana, mango, and pineapple for a nutrient-rich, refreshing drink.

# Components:

→ 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 or other plant-based milk)

→ Add-ins (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional and adjustable to taste

# Method:

01 - Place banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach into the blender.
02 - Pour in almond milk, then add chia seeds or flaxseed and honey or maple syrup if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness or thickness by adding more milk or sweetener to preference.
05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spinach completely disappears into the sweetness, so you get all the nutrients without tasting a hint of bitterness or earthiness.
  • It comes together in five minutes flat, making it perfect for those mornings when you're running late but don't want to skip breakfast.
  • Frozen fruit does double duty, keeping the smoothie naturally cold and creamy without diluting it with ice.
  • You can easily swap ingredients based on what's in your freezer, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Frozen fruit is non-negotiable here—fresh fruit makes a watery mess, and frozen chunks actually blend smoother because they break down gradually rather than releasing liquid instantly.
  • If your spinach tastes slightly bitter at the end, you've overblended and oxidized it; blend just until smooth and stop there, even if tiny flecks of green remain.
  • The sweetness of your mango and pineapple varies wildly depending on the season and where they came from, so always taste before committing to the full amount of added sweetener.
03 -
  • Slightly overripe bananas—the kind with brown speckles that feel almost too soft—create unmatched creaminess and sweetness, so don't toss those supposedly past-their-prime ones.
  • If you notice the mixture isn't moving smoothly in the blender, stop and fluff it with a spoon, pushing frozen chunks down toward the blades rather than adding more liquid, which thins everything out.
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