The BEST Green Smoothie Recipe

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This spinach smoothie is sweet and delicious it is the perfect green smoothie for kids (and adults of course).

Two tall glasses with metal straws in each of them, filled with bright green smoothie sitting on a bench with a scattering of spinach leaves

Why This Recipe Works

A deliciously green vegan smoothie (dairy-free)
Sweet and refreshing, a green smoothie sweetened with fresh fruit.
With the added chia seeds this smoothie gets a fiber boost and becomes a source of calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C and iron.

Ingredients you will need

To make my Spinach Smoothie you will need:

Baby spinach leaves
Banana ripe
Pineapple
Lemon juice
Ice cubes
Water
Chia seeds

All the ingredients to make a spinach smoothie laid out on the bench.

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

Baby spinach leaves: This recipe will work with regular fresh spinach leaves or other leafy greens such as kale, however, baby spinach leaves are mild in flavour
Banana ripe: The riper the better, for an even creamier smoothie try making it with a frozen banana.
Pineapple: I used fresh pineapple for natural sweetness but frozen fruit or drained tinned pineapple will also work. Mango or peaches also work well in this smoothie.
Lemon juice: A touch of acid makes the flavor of this green smoothie even better, it highlights the pineapple and also helps the smoothie retain its vibrant green colour.
Water: This can be substituted for coconut water.
Chia seeds: These are not essential the smoothie will taste delicious without them, but they do add nutrients such as fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Hemp hearts or flax seeds would also work well.

How to make my kids' favorite green smoothie recipe

Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Spinach Smoothie recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.

Step one: Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.

All the ingredients to make the spinach smoothie placed a a blender which is sitting on the bench.

Enjoy!

All the ingredients whizzed together to make the Spinach Smoothie in a blender sitting on the bench

Top Tips

Here is how you can make this spinach smoothie perfectly every time!

Making this smoothie is very simple, so there aren't many tips related to the making of it.
If your child is not fond of green-coloured foods or veggies, try serving the smoothie in an opaque cup to start with, as it may well taste less 'green' than they would expect.

Green spinach smoothie being poured from the blender into a smoothy glass sitting on a bench

FAQs

Are spinach smoothies healthy?

The answer to this depends on the spinach smoothie recipe you are using. But a spinach smoothie can provide fiber, contribute to your daily servings of fruit and vegetables as well as providing antioxidants and minerals.

Are green smoothies full of sugar?

This will depend on the green smoothie recipe you are using. Some recipes call for fruit juices and sweeteners such as maple syrup or honey.

One glass of spinach smoothie placed on the bench with a straw and a scattering of spinach leaves.

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Two glasses with stainless steel straws filled with green smoothie.

Spinach Smoothie

This spinach smoothie is my kids' favourite green smoothie, sweet, refreshing and full of plant-based goodness.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: New Zealand

Keyword: Spinach smoothie, green smoothie, green smoothie recipe, green smoothie for kids

Servings:

Calories: 131kcal

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Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

2 Cups baby spinach leaves
1 banana ripe
1 Cup Pineapple
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
½ Cup Ice cubes
½ Cup water
1 Tablespoon Chia seeds

Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Notes

Making this smoothie is very simple, so there aren't many tips related to the making of it.
If your child is not fond of green-coloured foods or veggies, try serving the smoothie in an opaque cup to start with, as it may well taste less 'green' than they would expect.
Baby spinach leaves: This recipe will work with regular fresh spinach leaves or other leafy greens such as kale, however, baby spinach leaves are mild in flavour
Banana ripe: The riper the better, for an even creamier smoothie try making it with a frozen banana.
Pineapple: I used fresh pineapple for natural sweetness but frozen fruit or drained tinned pineapple will also work. Mango or peaches also work well in this smoothie.
Lemon juice: A touch of acid makes the flavor of this green smoothie even better, it highlights the pineapple and also helps the smoothie retain its vibrant green colour.
Water: This can be substituted for coconut water.
Chia seeds: These are not essential the smoothie will taste delicious without them, but they do add nutrients such as fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Hemp hearts or flax seeds would also work well.

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