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Green Glow Spinach Pineapple Smoothie

A bright, naturally sweet green smoothie that sneaks two cups of spinach into breakfast without tasting like a salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups baby spinach packed
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 small banana frozen in chunks
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • A few ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the almond milk and spinach to the blender first and blend until the spinach is completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the pineapple, banana, Greek yogurt, chia seeds and lime juice.
  3. Blend on high until creamy, 45 to 60 seconds. Add ice for a thicker smoothie or a splash more milk to thin it.
  4. Pour into two glasses and enjoy right away.

Notes

Tips & swaps
  • Blend greens first. Blending the spinach with the liquid before adding fruit gives you a silky smoothie with no leafy bits.
  • Dairy-free: swap the Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt or 1/4 avocado.
  • Make-ahead packs: portion the spinach, pineapple and banana into freezer bags so mornings take one minute.
Nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients listed and will vary with brands and portion sizes.