Strawberry Spinach Smoothie

Creamy blend of strawberries, spinach and banana with almond milk — quick, nutrient-rich drink for breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup hulled fresh or frozen strawberries

02 - 1 medium frozen banana, sliced

→ Greens

03 - 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional additions

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Hull strawberries if using fresh and slice the frozen banana; measure spinach and liquids.

02 - Place strawberries, frozen banana, packed spinach and almond milk into the blender pitcher.

03 - If desired, add chia or flaxseed, sweetener and vanilla extract for extra fiber and flavor.

04 - Blend on high until fully smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed.

05 - Assess sweetness and consistency; add a splash more almond milk for a thinner pour or a few ice cubes for thickness, then pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -

If you want to feel like you&rsquore sipping on sunshine, this is your secret shortcut.
It sneaks more greens into your routine without tasting remotely like salad.

02 -

Once, I dumped in too much spinach and ended up with a smoothie that tasted like grass—so start with the recommended amount.
Discovering frozen banana was the key to an ultra-creamy texture ( don’t skip this if you want that milkshake effect!).

03 -

If your bananas aren't frozen, add a handful of ice for the right texture.
A trickle of vanilla truly elevates the smoothie – don't underestimate it.