Banana Spinach Smoothie
I have really never been one for smoothies. When you buy them they are SUPER expensive, finding the right combo of fruit can be tough and lemme be real I am not big on colder foods. I’m a baby when it comes to the cold, okay? BUT this smoothie has made it’s way into my daily routine. Yes, daily! That is how high I rate it.
And let me tell you this, it is so unbelievably simple you won’t believe it. One thing I always thought about smoothies in the past is that they have to have TONS of ingredients to be worth while, but this bay only has a simple 5.
This has been my favorite because it is made of items I usually have on hand + it is a serving of fruit and a serving of veggies, so helps me up that intake especially on days where I’m running around like crazy. Not to mention, hello sticking to that monthly budget!
Here’s the recipe:
Yields: 1 Serving
Prep Time: 3 hours-overnight
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Small Banana (or 1/2 of 1 Large)
- 1 cup Raw Spinach
- 1/2-1 cup Nut Milk (can use milk of choice)
- 1 tbsp Ground Flax (optional)
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
Directions
- 1. Cut banana into 1/2 inch slices. Place in ziplock bag or individual blender cup with spinach. Close and freeze for 3 hours-overnight.
- 2. Remove banana and spinach from freezer add milk. Blend until desired consistency. Less milk = thicker.
- 3. Add flax and peanut butter. Blend until incorporated. Enjoy immediately.
Notes:
See, how simple was that? My favorite part about this smoothie is that it usually helps me with food waste. I mean how many times do you have overripe bananas and a big ole’ container of spinach at the end of the week? I know I am guilty as charged and this smoothie helps me actually make use of those foods that are usually just thrown out.
I typically have this as a snack after my work out to tide me over until my next meal, I personally don’t find it filling enough for a meal but try it out if you want a quick breakfast!
I do mark ground flax as an optional in this recipe, but give it a try if you’re up for it! My Pap swears by having flax each day and I am on the same page as him. It is packed with great nutrients, fiber, healthy fats and for me personally makes that smoothie a bit more filling. Plus you cannot even taste it, think of it as an extra little boost.