Breakfast Spinach Smoothie

Name: Breakfast Spinach Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoons unsalted creamy almond butter; 1 cup fresh spinach (tightly packed); 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or another milk of your choice); 1/2 ripe banana; 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks; 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flax seeds or hemp hearts ((or use 1 teaspoon of each) )

It's no secret that I love waking up with a smoothie (well that and a breakfast burrito), and these days, I have a partner in crime who's 16 months old and ready to devour just about anything! This breakfast spinach smoothie is one of our current favs.

A drinking glass with breakfast spinach smoothie, and a metal straw.

Why I Love This Recipe

I've always been on the smoothie train - but ever since Poppy joined me, it makes it even more fun. The time we spend together every morning picking out fruits and seeds and dumping them into the blender is truly the best! I love watching her watch the blender whirl and then 10 seconds later, devouring the entire smoothie. She's obsessed with these and the banana pancakes!

I like to pack my smoothies full of nutrients, healthy fats, and a little bit of protein. (Side note: I've never been one to add protein powder into my smoothies! I think I'm allergic to it and every time I try it, it makes my throat itch. Instead, I add protein in the form of nut butter!) This Breakfast Spinach Smoothie checks all the boxes I mentioned above. It's loaded with almond butter, fresh spinach, a few pieces of frozen fruit and some milk of your choice. It’s not only delicious, but it will also keep you going until your next meal!

The star of the show here though is the almond butter, which adds a super boost to this smoothie.

Almonds are rich in antioxidants, like vitamin E, and pack in a small serving of plant protein. They're full of fiber and a great source of healthy fat, both of which will keep you fuller for longer. I swear this smoothie really does help me get out of bed in the morning and gives me the energy I need to get my day going. And because I know mornings can get pretty hectic for a lot of us, this smoothie can be whipped up in under 5 minutes so you can grab a glass and run out the door.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Mise en place of all ingredients to make Breakfast Spinach Smoothie.

Almond Butter
Spinach
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Banana
Frozen Mango Chunks
Chia Seeds / Flax Seeds / Hemp Hearts

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

How to Make Breakfast Spinach Smoothie

An overhead shot of a blender with all the ingredients to make breakfast spinach smoothie, that is, spinach, banana, chia seeds, frozen mango, almond milk and almond butter.

Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium high speed until fully combined.

An overhead shot of a blender with freshly blended breakfast spinach smoothie.

Step 2: The smoothie should be bright green and the spinach should be completely blended into the mixture. Enjoy immediately.

Tips & Tricks

The spinach flavor really isn't noticeable! Adding the chia or hemp adds texture.

FAQs

Can I add peanut butter?

Sure, you can! If you prefer peanut butter, you can add that.

I do not have mango, can I add pineapple or berries?

Yes! Feel free to play around with another fruit if you like. For inspiration there are a few smoothies listed below, including a Banana Blueberry Smoothie and a Pineapple Mango Tropical Smoothie.

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Author: Gaby Dalkin

5 from 8 votes

One of my favorite ways to start the day - this Breakfast Spinach Smoothie is light, refreshing, loaded with all sorts of vitamins and minerals and you'll be obsessed.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings serving

Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoons unsalted creamy almond butter
▢ 1 cup fresh spinach tightly packed
▢ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or another milk of your choice
▢ ½ ripe banana
▢ ¼ cup frozen mango chunks
▢ 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flax seeds or hemp hearts (or use 1 teaspoon of each)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium high speed until fully combined.
The smoothie should be bright green and the spinach should be completely blended into the mixture. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

The spinach flavor really isn't noticeable! Adding the chia or hemp adds texture.

Nutrition Information

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59 Comments

Great taste! Where do I find nutritional information for your recipes?

Gaby says:

September 22, 2016 at 8:40 AM

Hey Jill! I don't provide nutritional information. That said, I use the freshest ingredients I can find and use a well balanced meal plan to keep my eating balanced.

Didn't have pineapple, so I used the leftover frozen mango I had instead. Delicious!

This looks absolutely delicious! i will make this tomorrow and tag you on your instagram!
You are the BEST!!!

I made this for breakfast and it's delicious! I usually do almonds, but the almond butter was a nice change. Thanks! I'll be making this one often!

Made it exactly as directed. I think 1 cup of spinach would have been better. I think the spinach flavor was a little too strong, so either use half the spinach or double all of the other ingredients. I have a similar recipe which is my favorite that calls for 2 cups spinach but 1/2 cup frozen pineapple and 1/2 cup frozen mango plus a full banana. I loved the almond butter in this recipe, though. I tablespoon really added a ton of flavor.