Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Name: Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond milk or light coconut milk; 1 cup blueberries; 1 frozen banana; 1 cup spinach; 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

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This Blueberry Spinach Smoothie is a healthy and delicious way to start your day! Blueberries, spinach and coconut milk team up for this healthy smoothie that takes just 5 minutes to make.

Two glasses of blueberry spinach smoothie topped with hemp seeds and blueberries

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Customize This Smoothie
How To Make A Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Jess’s Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Recipe

I’ve been on a bit of a smoothie kick on the blog lately creating nutrient-packed smoothies like Avocado Mango Smoothie, Papaya Banana Smoothie and Dragon Fruit Smoothie, which may not be the most common ingredients you see in most smoothies.

But today, I’m keeping it pretty simple and classic with this 5 ingredient smoothie made with blueberries, spinach and banana.

This blueberry spinach smoothie is a great “hidden-veggies” smoothie if you’re someone who’s looking to experiment with adding vegetables to your smoothie, but really don’t like the idea of being taste the greens. This smoothie is also great if you’re looking to mix things up from your typical green spinach smoothie.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Naturally sweet and fruity: You’d never guess there’s spinach in it!
Simple, wholesome ingredients: Made with banana, blueberries, spinach, and your favourite plant-based milk.
Kid-friendly and toddler-approved: It’s sweet, creamy, and a great way to sneak in extra greens for the kids.
Perfect for busy mornings: Takes 5 minutes to blend and head out the door.
Easy to customize: Add protein powder like I add to this Green Protein Smoothie, nut butter like in this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, or chia seeds like I use in this Chia Seed Smoothie to make it more filling.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for blueberry spinach smoothie

Blueberries: you can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe. The most important thing to remember is that the smoothie will be flavourful if your blueberries are flavourful. If the blueberries you use are very bland, you’ll end up with a bland smoothie. For more blueberry-packed breakfasts try this baked blueberry oatmeal.
Banana: freeze the banana beforehand so it’s frozen when you use it in the smoothie. This will help thicken the smoothie and make it creamy.
Spinach: fresh spinach is my favourite vegetable to add to smoothies. It’s very mild and I promise you won’t even notice it in this Blueberry Spinach Smoothie. Have extra spinach? Use it in a batch of these cottage cheese egg white bites.

*This is a recipe overview. Please refer to the recipe card below for the full recipe with measurements.

Customize This Smoothie

Add protein: Blend in a scoop of your favourite protein powder like I add to this Berry Protein Smoothie, a spoonful of nut butter, or some Greek yogurt to make this smoothie high in protein.
Mix ins: Add chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp hearts for fibre and healthy fats.
Switch up the fruit: Swap blueberries for strawberries, raspberries, or a mixed berry blend. Just keep in mind this can alter the colour of the smoothie.
Add a flavour twist: Try adding a splash of vanilla extract, cinnamon, or even a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for brightness.

How To Make A Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

blueberries, bananas and spinach in a blender

Step 1: Add the milk, blueberries, spinach, honey and banana to a high-speed blender. For easy blending, always add liquids first, followed by fresh ingredients and frozen ingredients on top.

a blueberry spinach smoothie in a blender

Step 2: Blend together until smooth and creamy, for about 30 seconds.

Two glasses of blueberry spinach smoothie with a grey napkin on the side

Step 3: Pour into a glass and serve right away.

Jess’s Tips

Choose flavourful blueberries: If your blueberries are bland, your smoothie will be too. Wild blueberries are especially flavourful and give the best taste! These are also my favourite blueberries to use in Blueberry Overnight Oats and Blueberry Chia Pudding.
Use a medium-ripe banana: A banana that’s too ripe can overpower the blueberry taste, while an underripe one won’t add enough sweetness.
Add ice if using fresh fruit: If you don’t have frozen bananas, toss in a handful of ice to thicken the smoothie.
Customize to your taste: Swap in any type of milk you like and try adding extra fruit, nut butter, seeds, or even protein powder to make it your own.
Adjust the sweetness: If your fruit isn’t sweet enough, add an extra splash of maple syrup or pitted Medjool dates like I add to this Date And Banana Smoothie.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of spinach and berry smoothies?

Spinach and berry smoothies are packed with antioxidants, fibre, and vitamins and can help support energy, digestion, and overall health.

Does this spinach blueberry smoothie taste like spinach?

Not at all! This smoothie tastes like creamy blueberries. You won’t be able to taste the spinach at all.

Can I make this smoothie with no banana?

Absolutely! If you want to make a Blueberry Spinach Smoothie with no banana, you can go ahead and swap out the banana in this recipe for more blueberries, frozen mango or pineapple.