Happy Friday everyone! I hope all of you had an amazing week this week! I wanted to do a quick post on the Banana Spinach Smoothie recipe. The first of many smoothie recipes to come 😉
Smoothies = The Spring Cleaning for Your Body
Now that spring is here, it is officially “SMOOTHIE SEASON”. There is something about the spring that is so energizing. I don’t know if it’s the fresh air, or the sunny days, or the flowers blooming – whatever it is, spring makes me want to feel FRESH.
When spring finally hits, it’s time to deep clean the apartment – windows are thrown open, floors are scrubbed, and “Fresh Linen” candles are lit. Of course, feeling fresh involves more than just having a clean apartment; it’s almost as though my body needs a deep clean as well. And what better way to cleanse and feel your BEST than by supplementing your diet with a delicious smoothie that healthy and filled with superfoods?!
If any of you can relate, I think you’re going to love this banana spinach smoothie! This is the perfect way to add some tasty nutrients to your diet and kick off spring feeling your best. Worth noting, I will also be posting many more smoothie recipes going forward to give you guys a strong list of flavor options to choose from when you’re in a smoothie mood.
Superfoods in the Banana Spinach Smoothie
It is so fun to experiment with different smoothie recipes and discover combinations that are both cohesive and jam-packed with nutrients. The best part about a smoothie is that you can sneak in nutritious foods you wouldn’t otherwise eat without really tasting them.
Possible health benefits to the super foods in this recipe:
- SPINACH: important for skin, nail, and bone health. Lowers cancer risk. Provides protein, iron, vitamins and minerals.
- FLAX SEEDS: May help lower diabetes, cancer, heart disease, Rich sourse of healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber.
TIPS:
- I recommend slicing and freezing the banana. Otherwise, everything besides yogurt is room temperature and smoothie won’t be very cold.
- You can pre-portion these smoothies in advance. Combine all ingredients besides yogurt into Ziploc bags and keep in the freezer until you are ready to eat
- NOTE: I prefer snack size smoothies. If you are consuming the smoothie for a meal, double the portions!
If you don’t have a blender and want to buy one, check out these options:
Magic Bullet Blender ($30)
NutriBullet Pro ($80)
BLACK+DECKER Countertop Blender ($27)
Banana Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium banana frozen
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 5.3 oz vanilla greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup raw spinach
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into your blender. Blend until mixed through. Enjoy!
I have been HAMMERING this smoothie since you’ve put up this recipe. Using the plastic bag is genius. Can’t wait to check out the other recipes on this list.