This ultra-creamy Spinach Fruit Smoothie is so good, you won’t even know you’re drinking your greens! Healthy, simple ingredients like frozen mango and pineapple are blended with baby spinach, milk, and yogurt for an easy drink. Make up this quick smoothie for a refreshing breakfast or snack for the whole family!
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Who knew getting your fruit and veggies in could taste so good?!
Blend up spinach, mango, pineapple, milk, and yogurt into a filling Spinach Fruit Smoothie that even the kiddos will slurp up.
Honestly, with the sweetness from the fruit, you don’t even know the spinach is in there. (Well, except for the beautiful green color!)
The trick is to use TROPICAL fruits such as pineapple and mango. They’re naturally sweeter and cover up the greens more easily!
It’s a delicious way to get in an extra serving of vegetables.
Mix it up in just 5 minutes, or prepare in advance to save even more time on busy mornings!
Ingredients
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- Pineapple. It is best if you use frozen pineapple. This helps with the chilled creamy texture. You can buy already frozen pineapple at the store. Or, you can cut a pineapple when they’re in season and freeze it to use year-round.
- Mango. You also want to use frozen mango so the smoothie is slushy. Buy frozen mango at the store or cut a mango and freeze it for later.
- Greens. Fresh spinach is used in this recipe for its mild taste. You can also use another leafy green, like kale or arugula, but the flavor and texture may change a little.
- Milk. Use your milk of choice. Regular or a non-dairy milk, like oat, soy, coconut, or another nut-based milk such as cashew or almond milk, all work well. If needed, you can sub in apple juice or orange juice, or even coconut water.
- Yogurt. Plain, unflavored yogurt is best. You can use regular, goat’s milk, Greek yogurt, or nut or plant-based yogurt.
- Sweetener. This is optional. Make the smoothie first and then add in if you would like it sweeter. Mangos and pineapple are normally pretty sweet so you may not need any added sugar. Honey and maple syrup are natural and work great.
Tip for Super Smooth Smoothies
Use a combination of fresh and frozen fruits to make blending the smoothie together so much easier! You can also thaw previously frozen fruit for 15-30 minutes in order to make it softer and easier to blend.
How to Make Spinach Fruit Smoothies
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1. Combine ingredients in a blender.
Add all of the healthy ingredients to a blender. One that is capable of completely blending up all of the ingredients until they are silky smooth is key! (I use a Vitamix when I’m making more than one smoothie and a Nutribullet when it’s just for me!)
Place the yogurt and spinach closer to the blade and the frozen fruit further from the blade.
Blending Tip
In order to more easily blend frozen ingredients for a smoothie, you’ll want to place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen ingredients further away from the blade.
2. Blend until silky smooth.
Blend for 1-2 minutes. Run the blender until the smoothie reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. You might need to add in a little more liquid of your choice if the ingredients aren’t mixing well. You can also add more sweetener, to taste.
Serve with mango and pineapple chunks and a straw.
More Add-Ins to Try
This pineapple smoothie recipe is a great place to start. Increase the nutritional value by adding any of these healthy but optional add-ins:
- Nuts
- Hemp seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Avocado
- Fish or flax seed oil
- Protein powder
- Turmeric powder
- Gluten-free oats
- Leafy greens
- Other fresh or frozen fruits
Meal Prepping a Smoothie
A little bit of prep work can save you valuable time on a busy morning. All you have to do is measure out the frozen fruit and yogurt into freezer safe bags, then freeze for up to 3 to 4 months.
When you’re ready to blend up the smoothie, let the ingredients thaw for 30 minutes or so, then mix it up with your choice of liquid.
Are spinach smoothies healthy?
Yes! Smoothies with spinach and fresh fruits are incredibly healthy for you. Use antioxidant-packed fruit, protein-full milk and yogurt, and any other nutritious add-ins for more benefits like healthy fats and vitamin K. Smoothies, however, can be relatively high in sugar and carbs, so they may not be suited for diabetics or those on a low-carb diet. Learn how smoothies are healthy.
Can you taste the spinach in smoothies?
You can’t really taste the spinach when it’s added to a smoothie. Green smoothies actually taste delicious, and very much like regular frozen fruit smoothies. The sweet fruit almost completely masks the flavor of whatever greens you are using.
Can you freeze spinach for smoothies?
While you can freeze spinach for smoothies, be aware of extra liquid. You might want to add less milk or juice at first.
More Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Once you know How to Make a Fruit Smoothie, you can make just about any flavor. Or, check out one of these simple recipes.
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
- Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
- Peach Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
- Mango Lassi
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Spinach Fruit Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups frozen pineapple thawed for 5 minutes
- 1 ¼ cups frozen mango thawed for 5 minutes
- 1 cup baby spinach fresh
- ½ cup milk unsweetened*
- ¼ cup yogurt plain*
- 1-2 Tbsp. sweetener optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender such as a Vitamin or Nutribullet. Place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen ingredients further from the blade.1 ¼ cups frozen pineapple, 1 ¼ cups frozen mango, 1 cup baby spinach, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 1-2 Tbsp. sweetener
- Blend for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Serve with diced pineapple, mango, if desired.
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes enough for two 8-oz. smoothies or one large, 16-oz. smoothie.
- Milk: Regular, oat, cashew, almond, or soy milk can be used if you do not like coconut.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt, goat yogurt, or any other plant or nut-based yogurt may be used.
- Prep-ahead: To prepare in advance, you can measure out ingredients and place them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Store for up to 3-4 months in the freezer. Let it sit out for 20-30 minutes so the ingredients can thaw, then blend before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wow looks great i hope it helps me to lose my weight gain i dont like spinach but perhaps drinking it might help me to convince me to also try eating it too your recipe has got me feeling excited and i cant wait to try it wow excelent idea
I hope you enjoy it, Emma. Let me know how it goes!
I finally tried a green smoothie and it tastes so good! I couldn’t even tell there was spinach in it. Adding this one to my morning routine now.
Yay!! So happy you’re on the green smoothie train now!