There’s nothing like getting your jam on with this spinach smoothie that rocks over 20 essential nutrients and tons of fiber. And getting kids to eat spinach couldn’t be easier than when it’s packed into a healthy smoothie recipe that tastes great. So say good-bye to all the toxins in sugary processed drinks and say hello to better health with homemade smoothies. All organic, plant-based, dairy-free.
The organic spinach in this recipe is one of those healthy foods that neither I nor anyone else can get enough of—and trust me, I know you know why.
First off, it’s loaded. Spinach is obviously one of nature’s healthiest foods.
Second, it’s fibrous. Over four grams per six-ounce serving.
And third, it’s exceptionally nutrient-dense. Which is nothing to sniff at these days when peeps are nutrient-deficient.
Here’s what it’s got:
- Antioxidants.
- Phytochemicals.
- Phenols.
- Flavonoids.
- Enzymes.
- Chlorophyll.
- Amino acids.
- Carotenoids.
- Beta-carotene.
- Alpha-carotene.
- Quercetin.
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin K.
- Vitamin B6.
- Folic acid.
- Vitamin C.
- Potassium.
- Choline.
- Calcium.
- Niacin.
- Thiamine.
- Riboflavin.
- Vitamin E.
- Pantothenic acid.
- Phosphorous.
- Selenium.
- Manganese.
- Magnesium.
- Omega 3s.
- Copper.
- Nitrates.
- Iron.
- Zinc.
- Biotin.
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin.
- Kaempferol.
- Anthocyanins.
- Soluble and insoluble fiber.
This recipe is organic, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and probiotic.
Vegan Spinach Smoothie
Like all the healthy smoothie recipes I created back when I owned a food biz, this spinach smoothie recipe rocks.
Spinach is a heart-healthy, gut-healthy, high-fiber food and packed with antioxidants.
It can also help you lose weight.
And according to Harvard, chopping spinach in a blender is the jam:
The researchers concluded that the best way to get the most lutein from spinach is to not cook it. While eating raw spinach is good, it’s better to chop it in a blender — for instance, by making a smoothie — or in a juicer, as this releases more lutein from the leaves, according to the researchers.
Ingredients
- Filtered ice.
- Plant milk.
- Vegan yogurt.
- Spinach.
- Bananas.
- Stevia.
- Vanilla.
- Pink salt.
Vegan Spinach Smoothie With Banana
This spinach smoothie recipe rocks post-workout, pre-workout, breakfast fuel.
And according to this report, greens are the bomb:
Dark-green, leafy vegetables are the healthiest foods on the planet, which is why I recommend two servings each day. As whole foods go, they offer the most nutrition per calorie. Of all the food groups analyzed by a team of Harvard University researchers, greens turned out to be associated with the strongest protection against major chronic diseases, including up to about a 20 percent reduction in risk for both heart attacks and strokes for every additional daily serving.
Notes
- On the recipe card I note that Now Better Stevia Organic Extract Powder is the only brand that’s potent enough at the given measurement. You may need to increase the quantity of stevia to achieve the same sweetness with a different brand. You can also use xylitol or another sweetener.
- It’s important that the banana is frozen.
- All the ingredients in this spinach smoothie recipe are customizable.
Spinach Smoothie & Nootropics
I always rock nootropics in this spinach smoothie recipe and in all the smoothies I make.
Such as these . . .
Smoothie Ideas
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Spirulina.
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Chlorella.
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Matcha green tea.
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Mushrooms.
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Turmeric (curcumin) with black pepper co-factor.
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Beetroot powder.
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Vitamins and minerals.
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Vegan protein powder.
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Targeted plant blends.
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Seaweeds and plankton.
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Seeds such as chia, hemp, flax, acai (best ground up in liquid and a good source of protein, omegas, and other nutrients).
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Nootropics/blends you prefer.
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Sprouts & microgreens (powerhouses).
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Nuts and nut butters
If you don’t add nootropics and boosters to smoothies and smoothie bowls, you’re missing out. Smoothies are a perfect base.
But watch your brands.
According to this report:
Earlier this year, a nonprofit group called the Clean Label Project released a report about toxins in protein powders. Researchers screened 134 products for 130 types of toxins and found that many protein powders contained heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury), bisphenol-A (BPA, which is used to make plastic), pesticides, or other contaminants with links to cancer and other health conditions. Some toxins were present in significant quantities. For example, one protein powder contained 25 times the allowed limit of BPA.
Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender (glass, stainless steel, Vitamix).
- Food storage container (ceramic, glass).
- Flatware (stainless steel, maple, walnut, beech, teak; formaldehyde-free bamboo).
- Cutlery (stainless steel).
- Cutting board (hardwood like maple, walnut, beech, teak; formaldehyde-free bamboo).
- Crockery (ceramic, glass, lead-free porcelain, maple, walnut, beech, teak; formaldehyde-free bamboo, stainless steel, lead & cadmium-free).
Ingredients
- 11/4 cups filtered ice.
- 1/1/3 cups organic unsweetened vegan nut milk almond, coconut, etc.
- 1/3 cup organic unsweetened vegan yogurt or kefir.
- 1 1/4 cups frozen organic banana.
- 1/2 cup chopped raw organic spinach.
- 1/1/2 teaspoons raw organic stevia.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla almond, or your favorite extract.
- 1/4 teaspoon Celtic, Himalayan, or unprocessed salt.
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the spinach smoothie recipe in the following order:
- Ice
- Nut milk
- Yogurt
- Frozen banana
- Spinach
- Extract
- Stevia and salt
- Nootropics (powders, blends)
- Blend until smooth or to desired consistency.
Notes
- I’ve found that Now Better Stevia Organic Extract Powder is the only brand that’s potent enough at the above quantity. If you use another brand you’ll need to add a lot more stevia to equal the same sweetness.
- You can adjust the quantities of ingredients in this spinach smoothie recipe to your own taste regarding thickness and texture, and ditto for sweetness.
- It’s important that the banana is frozen.
- Most ingredients in this recipe are customizable.
Nutrition
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