Spinach Hidden Smoothie (Print out)

Fresh spinach blends seamlessly with tropical fruits for a vibrant, creamy beverage packed with nutrients and undetectable greens.

# 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

→ Add-ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

# How to Make It:

01 - Place banana, mango, pineapple chunks, and fresh spinach into blender container.
02 - Pour almond milk over fruit mixture. Add chia seeds or flaxseed and sweetener if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Stop to scrape down sides as needed.
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup. Add additional milk if thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Pour smoothie into glasses and serve right away while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get two cups of greens in a drink that tastes like tropical paradise
  • It takes five minutes from start to finish with zero cleanup drama
  • The frozen fruit creates a milkshake texture without any dairy
02 -
  • A high speed blender makes a huge difference in breaking down the spinach so you do not get any leafy bits in your teeth
  • Always add the liquid first or you will end up with fruit stuck at the bottom and spinach flying around the sides
  • If your blender is struggling let the frozen fruit thaw for five minutes before trying again
03 -
  • Invest in frozen fruit over fresh to save money and get better texture every single time
  • The green color looks more vibrant in a glass than a plastic cup which somehow makes it taste better to skeptics
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