Green Strawberry Smoothie

Packed with nutrients and healthy fats, this green smoothie is subtly sweet and perfect for taking breakfast on the go. Its not only creamy and perfectly sweet, but is packed with vitamin C, protein, and good-for-you greens. Yes, this smoothie has leafy green spinach in it, but you can’t even taste it!

Many people want to eat more vegetables but don’t think of including them in their breakfast. After tasting this delish smoothie, you will see how easy and delicious it can be to start your day with a nutrient-rich dark green veggie like spinach well hidden in amongst the yummy strawberry and banana!

I like this smoothie for breakfast, but this sweet and refreshing meal in a glass is perfect any time of day, too.

The spinach paired together with strawberry in this recipe is nothing short of a nutritional powerhouse. It packs a powerful punch of antioxidants and critical electrolytes like magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Its also rich in vitamins A, K, and C and contain significant folate, iron, and soluble fiber.

Benefits Of Spinach In Smoothies

Increased Detoxification

Spinach is high in insoluble fiber, which helps improve digestive health and prevents constipation.

The fiber in spinach can help you feel fuller longer, which can aid in maintaining a healthy weight.

Spinach supports your body’s natural detox processes.

More Energy

Spinach is loaded with iron, which is essential for energy production and oxygen transport in the body.

Getting enough iron helps prevent fatigue and improves concentration.

Healthier Skin

Spinach contains vitamins A, C, and K1. Vitamin A helps prevent breakouts, speeds up wound healing, and improves hydration. Vitamin C protects against oxidative stress. Vitamin K1 supports your skin’s natural barrier function.

Boosted Immunity

Spinach is rich in carotenoids that convert to vitamin A, which is essential for a strong immune system. Spinach, bananas, and pineapple all contain vitamin C, which boosts immune defence and helps fight infections.

Not only is this healthy smoothie rich in micronutrients, but it’s also easily absorbable. Don’t be surprised if this awesome smoothie gives your energy levels and skin appearance a noticeable boost.

If you want to save some time, try prepping your Strawberry Green Smoothie in freezer bags by portioning out the banana and strawberries. Then when you want to make it, add the milk, frozen fruit, and spinach leaves to your blender.

Why you will love this recipe

It's super flavorful yet only requires 5 ingredients.

You can make it with either fresh or frozen strawberries It works well with any of your favorite plant-based milks.

It’s cool, creamy, and absolutely delicious.

It’s powerful! Start your morning with a glass, and you will feel oddly invincible the rest of the day.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword best green smoothie, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, green strawberry smoothie, healthy green smoothie bowl

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 banana, sliced, frozen
• 1 cup strawberry slices, frozen
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1/2 -1 cup almond (or any) milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 scoop protein or collagen powder

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add just enough milk to get things moving. The less milk used the thicker the smoothie will be.

  Pour into a glass and drink immediately.

   

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