Spring green bling and shamrock-y things, this super green smoothie has got it all going on.
This smoothie is a minted (literally), spinachy twist on the shamrock smoothie bowl I shared a couple years back.
In this more vibrantly green version, baby spinach stands in for kale and the addition of fresh mint/mint extract adds a cooling, refreshing vibe.
To make it, you'll add the following to a blender:
2 frozen bananas
1 cup almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
2 big ol' handfuls of baby spinach
2 medjool dates (for extra sweetness, if you please)
A drizzle of almond butter (if you're feeling it)
A handful of fresh mint leaves or mint (not peppermint) extract
A splash of vanilla or a pinch of vanilla powder
A dash of spirulina powder (optional) for an extra bold kick of green
Then, blend on high until super smooth, pour into a glass, and enjoy.
📖 Recipe
Super Green Shamrock Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 ripe and speckled bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted (optional, to sweeten)
- Handful fresh mint leaves, stemmed*
- 1 tablespoon natural almond butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon to ½ spirulina powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend on high until smooth.
Nora @ Plantstrongfamily says
I make a very similar smoothie quite regularly. For a long time it was the only one my son would drink! Beautiful green pictures! :)
Celeste Jackson says
Ooh! This looks delicious.... I like the video of you pouring into a glass, very cool. I'm not familiar with spirulina although I have heard of it. I have some Matcha....would that be okay to add to it?
Thank you!
kgscott says
I make a similar smoothie with Matcha and it tastes great! I add two teaspoons.
Melissa says
Nailed the morning with this recipe. Thanks so much!!! ❤️
Ashley says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Melissa! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.