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Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Published on 5.24.2022 by Jen Hansard

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2 mason jars of a berry smoothie with bowls of fresh berries surrounding it.

Smoothies are the perfect fast food when you’re craving something quick and nutritious, and this creamy, blueberry spinach smoothie doesn't disappoint. It's a great recipe for kids as well as adults!

Turn a Fruit Smoothie into a Green Smoothie

Transforming a fruit smoothie into a green smoothie is super easy and the added health benefits don't hurt. Adding leafy greens to a fruit smoothie provides extra nutrients to break down the natural sugar in fruit, which then allows your body to burn that energy slower + longer. That means you aren't hungry an hour after downing this blueberry spinach smoothie!

You can take any smoothie recipe you love and add 1 cup (or a handful of spinach or another smoothie-approved leafy green) to it and you won't even taste the difference. Yet you can be proud of yourself for adding a whole cup of spinach to your body! New to leafy greens? Start with ¼ cup in this blueberry spinach smoothie, then work your way up to a full cup. You'll be surprised at how quickly your tastebuds adapt to that leafy green goodness.

ingredients for a healthy snack including blueberries, strawberries, banana, spinach and plant milk.

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Ingredient Swaps

I always say smoothies are versatile, however, this especially applies to any smoothie with berries. There are so many types of berries available, and pretty much any of them can be swapped in for the blueberries in this recipe. I love the Costco bags of frozen mixed berries, and often use that in this blueberry spinach smoothie.

Any plant milk works in place of the almond milk base. You might get a different taste + texture depending on what you use, yet you might find a new fav combo too! Looking for a non-banana substitute? Mango works great, and has a little less sugar than banana.

blueberry spinach smoothie

Finding the Best Almond Milk

There are so many almond milk brands on the market right now! How do I know which one is best? My rawkstar team actually tested as many brands as we could find, to bring you our top almond milk picks. Yet did you know making your own almond milk is super easy too? I've got a no-fail recipe, along with a few tips to help you make delicious homemade almond milk as well. Choosing your fav option only adds to the nutrient value of this blueberry spinach smoothie.

fruit and leafy greens in a blender container

Organic vs Non-Organic Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Ingredients

While I try to buy organic ingredients for my smoothies, it's not always possible or in the budget. So I use EWG's Dirty Dozen guide to know which produce should be organic if possible. This guide provides the most up-to-date info on a variety of produce, so I know what I'm putting into my body, as well as feeding to my kids. Some ingredients for this blueberry spinach smoothie are on the Dirty Dozen list, so I make sure to buy the organic versions.

healthy snack recipe

Join our Smoothie Challenge!

This plant-based blueberry banana spinach smoothie is perfect for kids who want something sweet and satisfying. In fact, it's one of the featured recipes in our Smoothie Challenge, which is what we're known for at Simple Green Smoothies. If you wanna join a smoothie challenge...

  • Find it in our best-selling recipe book, Simple Green Smoothies
  • Join our free 10-Day Smoothie Challenge
  • Buy our 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge

If you make this recipe, please rate + comment below to let me know how you liked it! Did you add any extras to it, or use any of the swaps I mentioned above? I'd love to hear about it, and our community would benefit from you sharing too!

blueberry spinach smoothie

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

4.72 from 588 votes
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Oh, this blueberry spinach smoothie is a good one! It's full of iron, potassium and vitamin C— and it tastes so good. My kids love it!
Total Time6 minutes
Servings1 serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup spinach
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend spinach and milk until smooth.
  • Add fruit and blend again.

Notes

  • You can swap blueberries for any berry you can find. I like to use pre-packaged frozen mixed berries to give it a strong robust flavor.
  • Make sure to use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
  • Swap almond milk with the plant milk of your choice, or swap with water.
  • To lower the natural sugar in this recipe replace 1 banana with ¼ avocado or ¼ cup frozen cauliflower.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) Protein: 13g (26%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 26mg (1%) Potassium: 913mg (26%) Fiber: 14g (58%) Sugar: 25g (28%) Vitamin A: 1531IU (31%) Vitamin C: 64mg (78%) Calcium: 104mg (10%) Iron: 6mg (33%)

Berry Smoothie Recipes

Berries are a staple smoothie ingredient. Find what's fresh and local to you, then toss it in your blender! I love grabbing bags of frozen mixed berries to have on hand as well. Fresh or frozen berries work great in this blueberry spinach smoothie. Then use the leftovers for another delicious smoothie:

Strawberry Smoothie

Raspberry Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Smoothie

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Citrus Berry Smoothie

Blackberry Smoothie

You may just find your new fav summer smoothie within the above list.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lisa

    June 14, 2022 at 9:43 am

    4 stars
    Tasty and kept me full. Added more spinach than the recipe called for just for a little extra veggies.

    Reply
  2. Judith

    June 12, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent tasting smoothie with even 2x the spinach and a favorite of the whole family. I use the banana and 1 cup of frozen blueberries with 1 c Silk soy yogurt for a high calcium hit (since I can’t do dairy or most calcium tablets, I was struggling with a enough calcium per day). Love your smoothie challenge and you gray recipes!

    Reply
  3. Tish

    June 12, 2022 at 3:11 am

    5 stars
    I used Kale instead of spinach and it was really good, will make again

    Reply
  4. Laurie

    June 11, 2022 at 5:48 am

    Great smoothie, the recipe called for water, I used coconut water, but I notice this called for almond milk. will try that next.

    Reply
  5. Mireille

    June 10, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! But could use more spinach, which I added. Also, my printed recipe card from the download stated water, not almond milk. Next time, I'll definitely add milk.

    Reply
  6. Meg

    June 10, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    I didn't have a ripe banana to use, so substituted frozen pineapple, plus used the protein powder - about 3/4 scoop. This was great! Easy to make and couldn't even tell the protein powder was in there! Would also be great with oat milk!

    Reply
  7. Marica Manzoor

    June 10, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    The smoothie was the most delicious smoothie I have had in a long time. I just started this simply green smoothie challenge so all encouragement is welcome especially happy taste buds!

    Reply
  8. Cecelia

    June 10, 2022 at 9:05 am

    4 stars
    This smoothie is good however I left out the strawberries.

    Reply
  9. Kimberly Hassur

    June 10, 2022 at 2:41 am

    5 stars
    I missed adding my review yesterday. I usually have the ingredients for this one on hand so it's an easy go to for me. I added more spinach to my drink and threw in some chia seeds and collagen powder. Love the blueberry, strawberry and banana combo. I didn't this time but instead of all water I like to add a bit of cranberry juice.

    Reply
  10. Connie Ristic

    June 09, 2022 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    Blueberry spinach smoothie was delicious. Love loved the combination. Almost felt guilty drinking it was so creamy and just delish!

    Reply
  11. Samir Shah

    June 09, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    This one quickly became a favorite in our house. Love the spinach in this recipe. I also added a tablespoon of organic almond butter to get some healthy fats.

    Reply
  12. Lindy

    June 09, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    It tasted So Fabulous !!!

    Reply
  13. Binky Wise

    June 09, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie recipe was great. Love the blueberry flavor.

    Reply
  14. Kelsey

    June 09, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    This was so yummy! I loved all the flavors. My toddler had seconds. I love the extra greens and antioxidants.

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth M

    June 09, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    4 stars
    Good, but not my favorite blueberry smoothie. My banana was large, so I only used half. The banana flavor was still stronger than the blueberry. It's definitely worth repeating, but it won't be on frequent repeat.

    Reply
  16. Erin

    June 09, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    This was a great smoothie! A very classic fruit + spinach combo.

    Reply
  17. Evee Greer

    June 09, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love the sweet flavor combination. I can’t detect the spinach flavor at all.

    Reply
  18. Heather B. Cross

    June 09, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    I love how simple the recipes are and the fact its food we buy already. This one was my husbands favorite thus far.

    Reply
  19. Suzanne Fahrer

    June 09, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Great taste and really smooth

    Reply
  20. Franc

    June 09, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    4 stars
    Fruity and filling! I used nonfat milk and frozen spinach. I'd make this again.

    Reply
    • Neha

      June 09, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Very healthy, smooth and sweet flavor. My husband and his parents really enjoy it in the evening. I love the taste!!

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