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Here’s a little secret: the reason this blueberry spinach smoothie works on kids has nothing to do with taste — it’s the color.
Blend spinach with blueberries and you don’t get green. You get a deep, dreamy purple. No suspicious green flecks, no “what’s that leaf in my cup,” just a smoothie that looks like a treat. That’s the whole trick, and it’s a good one.
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Why You’ll Love It
This blueberry spinach smoothie is the third green smoothie I ever made my own kids, and it’s still one of the easiest recipes I know to get a serving of greens into a beginner (of any age) without a single argument.
- The color does the work for you. Blueberries are dark enough to completely mask the spinach, so what pours out of the blender is purple, not green. That’s the whole reason this blueberry spinach smoothie is the one I recommend for beginners and skeptical kids — visually, there’s nothing to push back on.
- The flavor is 100% fruit. You won’t taste the spinach at all. Banana and strawberries add natural sweetness and creaminess, so it tastes like a berry milkshake, not a “healthy” smoothie.
- It’s a genuinely easy first smoothie. Five ingredients, one quick blend, no fancy equipment. If you’re new to green smoothies, this is where I’d tell you to start.
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Tips & Swaps
- Make it dairy-free or nut-free: Swap the almond milk for oat, coconut, or regular milk — whatever’s in your fridge works.
- Boost the protein: Stir in a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a spoonful of Greek yogurt if you want this to hold you over longer.
- Prep ahead: Portion the spinach, blueberries, and strawberries into freezer bags or muffin tins ahead of time. When you’re ready, dump a pack straight into the blender with the milk and banana — no morning chopping required. Check out meal-prep smoothies guide for the exact method I use.
- Swap the berries: Any berry works here. Raspberries or blackberries will keep that same purple color; mango or pineapple will shift it toward a muddier tone, so stick with berries if the color is the whole point for your kid.
More Kid-Friendly & Beginner Smoothies to Try
If this blueberry spinach smoothie is a hit, here are a few more beginner-friendly, spinach-based smoothies worth adding to your rotation:
- Spinach Berry Smoothie: a berry-forward twist that keeps that same deep purple color.
- Pineapple Spinach Smoothie: tropical flavor blast that’s sweet enough to give the green color a chance.
- Spinach Banana Smoothie: creamy, citrusy, and packed with protein and fiber.
- Best Green Smoothie Recipe: my go-to starting point for anyone brand new to green smoothies.
If you make this blueberry spinach smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community.
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Jen HansardIngredients
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup strawberries
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Blend spinach and milk until smooth.
- Add fruit and blend again.
Recipe Notes
- Baby spinach blends the smoothest and has the mildest flavor, which is why it’s my go-to for anyone just starting out.
- Frozen blueberries and strawberries will give you a thicker, colder, milkshake-like texture. Fresh works too — just add a few ice cubes if you want that same cold, thick pour.
- Swap almond milk with any non-dairy milk you prefer.
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No. Blueberries, strawberries, and banana completely cover the flavor — it tastes like straight-up berries.
Blueberries are dark enough to overpower the color of the spinach, so instead of a green smoothie, you get a purple one. It’s the same amount of greens, just a friendlier color for beginners and kids.
Yes — it’s one of the easiest ways to introduce kids to green smoothies. The purple color and berry-forward sweetness make it an easy sell for picky eaters.
Yes. Portion the spinach and fruit into a freezer bag or container, then blend with the milk and banana when you’re ready to drink it.
Loved it! Mine came out a bit thick, but I used all frozen fruits, including banana. I added just a bit more almond milk and it was just right! I couldn’t taste the spinach at all (yay!)….refreshing and light. I’ll make this one again I do believe.
This one was ok for me. I would rather have more blueberries and less banana. I made with coconut milk because that’s what I had on hand. I will try again and adjust the blueberries and banana.
This is the one I made this morning but changed a little. I used water instead of the milk and put a scoop of pure protein in it.
I make them with fruits and spinach that looks good. Some of the frozen strawberries were not ripe all the way. White instead of red.
This is good – I’m not usually a fan of banana taste in a smoothie, but the way it blends with the other fruits in this worked for me. Would make again
This one ended up a bit thick for me, but a little bit of water remedied that. Maybe it was because I used frozen banana?? I always have these ingredients on hand, so this is going to become a frequent smoothie for me.
Hi Jessica! Yes! The more frozen fruits you use, the thicker and frostier your smoothies will be, but you figured out the key of adding extra liquid base to help thin it out if that’s your preferred consistency. You RAWK!
It made a full glass and was delicious, not too sweet and a blueberry taste. I used all fruit that had been frozen so the smoothie came out thick.