Blueberry Green Smoothie

Start your morning with a spinach blueberry smoothie with brainfood to kickstart your day.

This Spinach Blueberry Smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-dense drink, perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost. Packed with antioxidants from blueberries and vitamins from fresh spinach, it’s both delicious and nourishing. Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3s, while coconut flakes bring a hint of natural sweetness and a tropical twist. Or try our Mango Detox Smoothie.

Blended with banana and almond milk, this smoothie is creamy, satisfying, and full of wholesome goodness to keep you energized throughout the day!

I got a Ninja Smoothie Blender for Christmas. I had been wanting one for a while. They are so easy and clean-up is a breeze. They are great for smoothies, shakes, and food processing. Everyone in the family is enjoying my gift. Sometimes I wonder if it was for me at all. Here is a list of our best Smoothies recipes you might also enjoy.

Ingredients

Coconut Milk Unsweetened or Almond Milk – This is a great way to add a base to your smoothie, and either is not as rich as some dairy alternatives.
Spinach Or Kale – Both are full of nutrients and a great way to add them to your diet, especially if you are not keen on eating them as a side.
Blueberries Fresh or Frozen – Blueberries are full of vitamins. Frozen blueberries will help to give a thicker consistency. The color is also deeper with frozen blueberries.
Peaches Frozen – Peaches, albeit very good for you, will also add some much-needed sweetness. Using frozen peaches will help with the consistency of the smoothie.
Banana Fresh or Frozen Sliced – Banana is another way to add potassium as well as making the smoothie sweeter. Frozen will help to thicken the smoothie.
Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is a great way to boost metabolism.
Flax Seeds, Chia Seeds, or Raw Sunflower Seeds – Any of these are naturally rich in protein, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Variations & Substitutions

Frozen fruit – This will help you to get the desired consistency when it comes to your smoothie.
Frozen spinach or kale – You can use fresh or frozen as an alternative.
Add extra berries – You can add some extra berries such as strawberries or raspberries. This will add extra sweetness and flavor to the smoothie.
Add extra nutrients – You could add some blue spirulina to the smoothie for extra nutrients.
Add a dairy alternative – If you want to add some dairy to the smoothie then use whole milk, or half & half. You won’t need to add as much as dairy is richer.
Mango instead of peach – You could also use frozen mangoes instead of peach.

Instructions

Step 1: Add the Spinach and Almond Milk together and blend in our Ninja or Smoothie Blender.

Step 2: Add frozen blueberries, peaches, and bananas and blend.

Step 3: Add chia seeds and coconut flakes and blend.

Step 4: Pour into a glass and top with mint, fresh blueberries, and coconut flakes. Add a pretty straw and you’re set.

Best Practice for Making Smoothies

I start out by putting in some spinach and kale, if I have it, into the Ninja, usually just a small handful. Then I add different fruits. Today I added some frozen peaches and frozen blueberries. Then I add some flax seed or chia seed. I then put in half of a banana.

You can add dairy-free milk but I need some good fats in my smoothie, so I add coconut flakes or a teaspoon of coconut oil.

Put it on the blender and about 30 seconds later, you have a delicious smoothie. It is the quickest breakfast you can make and easy to clean up.

Benefits of Green Smoothies

I haven’t found out all the benefits of my blueberry green smoothie, except I know that I am getting my green veggies, antioxidants from the blueberries, fiber from the chia seeds, and it’s dairy-free from the almond milk for lots of great ingredients. Oh, and the banana has lots of great benefits like potassium and more.

The possibilities are endless with this spinach and blueberry smoothie. I love that you can add any fruit, liquid, and superfoods and get a delicious and nutritious drink with very few calories. It’s the easiest way for me to get my veggies and fruits. I like that I get my liquid and nutrition in one.

Recipe Notes and Tips

It’s always good to have some extra tips and tricks to ensure that you can make this simple, or get the best out of a recipe. So here are some of my top tips:

Don’t add ice to the smoothie bowl – While you may ordinarily do this for smoothies, the ice will water down the smoothie bowl. You want a thicker consistency.
For extra thickness always use frozen fruit. The color will be more vibrant with frozen blueberries.
The more peaches you use the color will change and turn darker or brown.
Get creative with your toppings – Add different flavors and textures for a taste sensation.

FAQS

What is the difference between using frozen fruits over fresh fruits?

Creates a thicker, creamier smoothie, almost like a milkshake.

What is better fresh or frozen spinach in the smoothie?

If you want a thicker, colder smoothie, go with frozen spinach. If you prefer a milder flavor and a lighter texture, fresh spinach is the way to go!

What added ingredient makes a smoothie smoother?

Blending frozen fruit makes the smoothie thicker and smoother without needing ice.

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Green Smoothie Recipe

Spinach Blueberry Smoothie

Start your morning with a spinach blueberry smoothie with brainfood to kickstart your day.

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Course: Beverage, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Candi Elm

Ingredients

1 cup Almond Milk Unsweetened or Coconut MIlk
1 cup Spinach Or Kale
1/2 cup Blueberries Fresh or Frozen
1 cup Peaches Frozen
1/2 Banana Fresh or Frozen Sliced
1 teaspoon Coconut Flakes Optional or coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon Chia Seeds Flax Seeds or Raw Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

Add spinach and almond milk and blend. Blending together gets the spinach completely blended.
Add frozen or fresh fruits and blend.
Add seeds and coconut flakes or coconut oil and blend.
Pour into a glass and top with mint, and fresh blueberries and coconut flakes.

Notes

Use a high-powered blender for the best results.

You Can Refrigerate the smoothies in a glass ball jar with a lid for 48 hours. Stir or shake well before consuming.

Don’t add ice to the smoothie bowl – While you may ordinarily do this for smoothies, the ice will water down the smoothie bowl. You want a thicker consistency.

For extra thickness always use frozen fruit.

Get creative with your toppings – Add different flavors and textures for a taste sensation.

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Spinach Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

Variations & Substitutions

Instructions

Best Practice for Making Smoothies

Benefits of Green Smoothies

Recipe Notes and Tips

FAQS

For smoothie recipes:

Green Smoothie Recipe