Back in the day I used to be a juice cleanse kinda gal, but I've since ditched those ways and opt for more of a "whole foods" approach to the new year! Which is why this Banana, Chia and Spinach Smoothie is currently my jam!
You got the scoop on some of my favorite healthy recipes to kick start the year yesterday and those included lots of things for lunch and dinner. But word on the street (so say my nutritionist friends) is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gets you going and keeps you happy until lunch. And if you're anything like me that's really important because if I'm hungry it eventually turns into HANGRY... and no one wants to see that.
Smoothies are the best way for me to pack in plenty of nutrients and do it under 5 minutes so I can grab a glass and run out the door. I drink them on my way to the gym, on my way to pilates, or just walk into a meeting with my Swell water bottle full of a smoothie. It's my favorite way to start the day and I think you're going to love this one!
Side note - I'm not a fan of ice in my smoothies - it just feels watered down. But adding the frozen fruit (mango in this instance) does a great job of keeping things chilled. Pinkie promise these will keep you full for a solid 4 hours! And you'll love them so much you'll probably want to make a round for lunch too! Maybe even get crazy and whip some up for dessert.
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Banana, Chia and Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 handful fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Place everything in a high powered blender and blend for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Divide and serve immediately.
What about adding protein powder… would it change the recipe? Or simply add a scoop of powder? Tia!
add a scoop!
Thank you, Gaby for the most amazing smoothie ever! Omgg I wish I made more! My husband and I loved it!
Can I use kale if don’t have spinach?
totally
How many servings is this recipe?
2
Love this easy smoothie recipe and it tastes delicious!
Mine really lacked flavor and I wonder if it’s because the mango I got? It tasted bland mostly like plain banana.
maybe!! if the mango doesn't have any flavor that's a big bummer! I would try with a really delish ripe mango
I just made the Banana, Chia and Spinach Smoothie, Its delicious, well be making it a lot. Thanks
My daughter HATES bananas...any suggestions for substitutions? Dates or avocado?
i vote dates
I’m allergic to mango do you have a good substitute?
any other tropical fruit!!
Always ready for a good smoothie!!
How many servings does this recipe make?
1
How is this only 1 serving? Directions say to divide and serve? 2 bananas in one serving? hmmmm
it serves 2!
Delicious, healthy and filling.
This smoothie is soo amazing and simple! Thank you so much for the recipe xx
Allergic to bananas which seems like a smoothie essential - what would be s good substitute?
avocado! or mango
Frozen cauliflower florets, I promise you it's much tastier than banana, gives a nice nutty flavour add a spoon of nut butter too
I LOVE this recipe! I've had it for breakfast all week, its delicious and satisfying!