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Fresh Spinach Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Easy Healthy Boost

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A quick and easy smoothie that cleverly hides fresh spinach in a sweet, creamy blend of strawberries, banana, and Greek yogurt for a nutritious boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (loosely packed)
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries (or fresh in summer)
  • 1 medium ripe banana, peeled
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves thoroughly to remove any grit. Peel and slice the banana into chunks. If using fresh strawberries, hull and halve them.
  2. Pour ¾ cup (6 fl oz) of unsweetened almond milk into your blender, then add the spinach leaves. Blend on medium-high for about 15-20 seconds until the greens are fully broken down and the liquid turns a light green.
  3. Add 1 cup (5 oz) of frozen strawberries and the banana chunks to the blender. Blend again for 30 seconds or until smooth and thickened.
  4. Spoon in ½ cup (4 oz) of Greek yogurt. Add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Blend for another 20-30 seconds until creamy and well combined.
  5. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk and pulse a few times. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, blending briefly after adding any sweetener.
  6. Pour into a glass and serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.

Notes

Blend spinach with almond milk first to avoid leafy chunks. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess. Frozen strawberries chill and thicken the smoothie; fresh strawberries add brightness. Adjust liquid to achieve desired consistency. Add ice cubes for a colder smoothie but avoid diluting flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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