The Best Green Smoothie is a rich, creamy blend made with frozen spinach, avocado, banana, and nut butter. It’s a nutritious, satisfying option for breakfast or a snack, and the ingredients can be pre-portioned and frozen for quick prep.
Packaged smoothie bags make mornings easier: simply dump the frozen mix into a blender, add your liquid and sweetener, and blend. This smoothie is loaded with vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats to support energy and satiety while tasting delicious.
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What are the best ingredients for a green smoothie?
There are many versions of green smoothies; here are the ingredients that make this one creamy, balanced, and easy to prepare:
- Spinach: Mild in flavor and not bitter like some other greens. You can substitute kale, Swiss chard, or beet greens. Freeze greens in bulk and portion them into bags for convenience.
- Banana: Frozen banana naturally sweetens and thickens the smoothie. If you want to reduce sugar, swap the banana for frozen riced cauliflower to maintain texture without the extra sweetness.
- Avocado: Adds creaminess plus healthy fats, fiber, and micronutrients. Keep avocados frozen for a thicker result.
- Peanut butter powder or nut butter: Peanut butter powder is lower in fat and calories, which helps adjust macros. Regular nut butter (peanut, almond, etc.) works too and will make the smoothie creamier and higher in healthy fat.
- Sweetener: Use stevia drops, honey, maple syrup, dates, or another sweetener to taste.
- Liquid: Water is simple and keeps calories low. Substitute coconut water for extra potassium or any dairy or plant-based milk for more creaminess.
What is the best green smoothie for weight loss?
This recipe is an excellent choice for weight loss when used as part of a balanced diet. It relies on whole-food ingredients—greens, avocado, and banana—that provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The healthy fats and fiber promote fullness, making it a great breakfast or snack that helps curb cravings between meals.
When is the best time to drink a green smoothie?
Green smoothies with avocado and nut butter make a satisfying meal replacement. Ideal times to drink one are first thing in the morning or after a workout. They’re also a healthier substitute for processed snacks between meals.
How to make the Best Green Smoothie Ever!
- Prepare ingredients: Make freezer smoothie bags by portioning spinach, banana, and avocado into individual bags. Meal-prep several bags at once to save time.
- Blend: When ready, add a smoothie bag to a high-speed blender with peanut butter powder (or nut butter), sweetener, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy—about 1–2 minutes depending on your blender.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Tips for making the Best Green Smoothie Ever!
- If your greens aren’t frozen, blend them with the water first to ensure a smooth texture before adding other ingredients.
- Substitute peanut butter powder with 2–4 tablespoons of any nut butter for a creamier, higher-fat smoothie.
- Freeze spinach, banana, and avocado in portioned bags. When you’re ready, add the bag contents plus remaining ingredients to the blender for a ready-in-minutes drink.
- Sweeten with stevia, maple syrup, agave, honey, or dates to taste.
- If ingredients aren’t frozen, use ice instead of water to chill and thicken the smoothie.
Other delicious smoothies to try
- Sunrise Detox Smoothie
- Lemonade Crush Smoothie
- Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
- PB & J Smoothie
- Raspberry Cream Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
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Best Green Smoothie Ever
Amy Duska
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Equipment
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high speed blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach can also use kale, swiss chard, beet greens
- 1 frozen banana (or 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower to lower sugar)
- ½ avocado
- 5 drops vanilla stevia or sweetener
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter powder
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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Place all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep freezer bags with spinach, banana (or cauliflower), and avocado. When ready, add the bag contents to the blender with water and sweetener for a ready-in-minutes smoothie.
- Swap peanut butter powder for 2–4 tablespoons of any nut butter for added creaminess and healthy fats.
- For the creamiest texture, keep bananas, spinach, and avocado frozen until blending.
- If reducing sugar, replace banana with frozen riced cauliflower; it preserves texture without adding sweetness.
- If greens aren’t frozen, blend them with the water first to ensure a smooth base before adding the rest.
- Adjust sweetness with stevia, maple syrup, agave, or honey to your preference.
- If no frozen ingredients are available, use ice in place of water for a cold, thick smoothie.
This post was originally published in May 2016 and updated in June 2019 with tips and a revised recipe card.