Green Smoothie
Updated Dec 18, 2025
Green smoothie with kale, spinach, avocado, banana, pineapple, and milk, blended smooth and ready to drink in 5 minutes.
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This is my fav easy Green smoothie recipe!
This is the green smoothie I make when I feel like I just need some leafy greens, no overthinking involved. I throw in kale and spinach, add fruit so it actually goes down easily, and blend it until it’s smooth enough to drink without effort. I’m not trying to make it fancy or pack it with extras; this green smoothie is just my reset when I know I haven’t eaten enough greens lately.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Green Smoothie Ingredients
- Leafy greens: I use curly kale and baby spinach. Other leafy greens, like collard greens or romaine, also work.
- Avocado: Fresh or frozen avocado chunks both work.
- Frozen pineapple: If you don’t want to use pineapple, you can substitute it with any chopped frozen fruit. I recommend mango, pear, kiwi, or green apples (or a combination!) so the smoothie keeps its bright green color.
- Banana: Either a fresh or frozen banana works. Make sure it’s ripe for the best flavor.
- Almond milk: I love unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies (for creaminess!), but any plant-based milk, regular milk, water, or coconut water works.
How to Make a Green Smoothie
Green Smoothie Recipe
This classic green breakfast smoothie is full of leafy greens like spinach, kale, avocado, and pineapple. It's a great way to sneak in some extra greens!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup curly kale loosely packed
- 1 cup baby spinach loosely packed
- ½ medium avocado
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 banana sliced
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend for 60–120 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie, adding more milk if it's too thick or more sweetener if it's not sweet enough for you. Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Notes
- My Top Tip: Get in the habit of freezing fruit that’s getting too ripe. Store it in a freezer-safe bag so it’s ready when you’re in the mood to make a smoothie.
- Storage: The smoothie tastes best immediately after you make it. If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight mason jar in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 24 hours.
- Freezing: Place the green smoothie in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.
2 ½ cups almond milk
2 cups spinach
½ avocado
1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a blender in the order of appearance.
Blend the ingredients in a high-speed blender for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie, adding more almond milk if it is too thick or adding a sweetener of your choice if it’s not sweet enough for you.
Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy cold immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 12oz, Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 347mg, Potassium: 665mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 2614IU, Vitamin C: 64mg, Calcium: 361mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Variations
- Add protein: Blend in a scoop of protein powder, Greek yogurt, or almond butter for an extra boost.
- Up the omegas: Add a teaspoon or two of chia seeds, hemp seeds, or flaxseeds for a dose of healthy omega fats.
- Turn it into a smoothie bowl: Pour the green smoothie into a bowl and top it with nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, and granola.
Recipe Tips
- Freeze your fruit. Get in the habit of freezing fruit that’s getting too ripe. Store it in a freezer-safe bag so it’s ready when you’re in the mood to make a smoothie.
- Use ripe fruit. It gives me the sweetness I want without adding any sweeteners!
- Blend in stages. If you don’t like chunks of unblended fruit or veggies in my smoothies, blend your greens and liquid first. Then, add your fruit and blend again until smooth. (If you have a high-speed blender like the Vitamix or Ninja, you can blend everything at once!)
- Drink your green smoothie ASAP. If you leave it in the fridge for too long, it settles into parts, so I like to drink mine right away while it’s still nice and creamy.
Comments
Made this today for the first time for me and my hubby and we both loved it! I might try adding some protein powder next time. Super refreshing!
Aww, so happy you both loved it!! Thank you so much!
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