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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Apple Banana Spinach Smoothie

    August 9, 2023 Updated April 29, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Breakfast, Cooking for One, Drinks, Easy Recipes, One Pot/One Pan Meals, Vegetarian Dishes

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    tall glass of green smoothie

    This apple banana spinach smoothie is a great drinkable light breakfast for days you're not super hungry, or as a snack. Or enjoy with a granola bar. It's packed with tart flavors like green apple and pineapple as well as ginger.

    tall glass of green smoothie

    [This apple banana spinach smoothie recipe was originally posted in February 2022. It has been updated with storage tips, substitutions and tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good smoothie recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    We all need a good and easy smoothie recipe in our back pocket. This apple banana spinach smoothie (with pineapple and ginger too) makes for a transportable light breakfast or snack.

    Packed with bold flavors and veggies, it's tasty any time of day.

    This apple banana spinach smoothie smoothie recipe makes one serving, so you won't be left with another serving if you're making breakfast for one.

    Tossing nutrient dense spinach into this smoothie blends the flavors together and makes it extra tasty.

    It's not as filling as other smoothies, like Strawberry Banana PB Smoothie or Berry Smoothie with Granola, but is a great snack or light breakfast.

    This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the apple banana spinach smoothie recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

    green smoothie ingredients on table
    • Granny Smith Apple: I like a tart apple in this smoothie, it balances well with the pineapple, banana, and spinach. Use what you like.
    • Banana: Especially a frozen banana helps make your apple banana spinach smoothie very creamy and sweetens it slightly.
    • Frozen Pineapple: It helps sweeten and add just a hint of tartness to your smoothie, using frozen pineapple will help make it creamy and cold.
    • Spinach: I love adding fresh or frozen spinach to smoothies. I find it melds flavors together and can't really be tasted, unless you add a bunch. You can also freeze spinach before it goes bad, then use in smoothies.
    • Grated Ginger: Just a bit of fresh/frozen grated ginger adds some zing to this apple banana spinach smoothie.
    • Flax Seeds: For some added fiber, it blends well and can't be tasted. Add if you want, but it's not necessary
    • Water or Apple Juice: I prefer apple juice for the added apple flavor, but use water if you don't have any or like it.

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the apple banana spinach smoothie recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    spinach, banana, flax seeds in blender

    1. Start by adding all ingredients (apple, banana, pineapple, spinach, ginger, flax, water/apple juice) into a blender jar. Add liquid last.

    blended green smoothie in blender

    2. Pour apple banana spinach smoothie into your glass and enjoy! See, so easy.

    Storage Tips

    Smoothies, like this apple banana spinach smoothie, don't store very well. They tend to separate and melt in the fridge. While they freeze hard in the freezer. If you don't mind the texture, you can store, covered in the fridge for a few hours.

    You could freeze leftover smoothie in an ice tray and add the ice cubes to more liquid for a smoothie that's watered down, or just add to the same ingredients for a larger smoothie.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Adjust the amount of ginger you add to your preferences. Just a tiny pinch of ground ginger might work too, although I haven't tested it.
    • You can add a dollop of yogurt and/or milk to your apple banana spinach smoothie to make it more filling.
    • I like adding apple juice or water to the smoothie for flavor, but you can also add milk, almond milk, soy milk, or your favorite milk alternative.
    • You can substitute fresh spinach for frozen spinach. Just add ½ the amount of frozen spinach since it's more compact.
    • Optional add-ins: Chia seeds, ground flax are all great additions to this smoothie.

    FAQ

    How do I make a healthy fruit smoothie?

    Instead of trying to make the 'healthiest' smoothie, I like to focus on adding 2-3 different food groups to my smoothies. Add some fruit, dairy, veggies, and seeds are great additions. This will help keep you satisfied with a tasty smoothie.

    How do I keep a green smoothie from getting frothy?

    Smoothies with lots of fresh, water-filled produce can get frothy. Adding banana to this apple banana spinach smoothie helps prevent froth, so do seeds or fats. Also, drink your smoothie in one sitting, this will also prevent it from separating.

    What does banana and apple smoothie do for your body?

    It's food, so it gives you energy and nutrients. By making a smoothie instead of juice, you're getting extra nutrients and fiber, which is great. Fiber is good for heart and digestive health.

    glass of green smoothie with ingredients around it

    Other good smoothie recipes

    • Berry Granola Smoothie
    • Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
    • Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie (with yogurt)
    • 3 Ingredient Blueberry Tea Smoothie
    • Creamy Sour Apple Smoothie

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Spinach: Thai Beef with Spinach and Fried Garlic, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad, Microwave Egg Bowl.
    • Banana: Bananas Foster Pancakes, Overnight Oats with Yogurt, or Baked Oatmeal for One.
    • Pineapple: Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
    • Apple: Apple Cucumber Salad, Apple Pie Overnight Oats, Holiday Kale Salad, or Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats.

    Did you make this apple banana spinach smoothie? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    close up of green smoothie in glass

    Apple Banana Spinach Smoothie

    This apple banana spinach smoothie is a great drinkable breakfast for days you're not super hungry, or as a snack. It's packed with tart flavors like green apple and pineapple as well as ginger.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 smoothie
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • blender
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • ½ whole Granny Smith apple cored, quartered
    • ½ whole banana fresh or frozen
    • ¾ cup frozen pineapple slices
    • ⅓ cup fresh spinach leaves or frozen, see note below
    • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1 Tablespoon flax seeds
    • 1 cup water or apple juice

    Instructions

    • Layer in ½ whole apple quarters, ½ whole frozen banana, ¾ cup frozen pineapple, ⅓ cup spinach, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, 1 Tablespoon flax seeds, and 1 cup liquid. Blend until smooth.
    • Pour into glass and enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    • Adjust the amount of ginger you add to your preferences.
    • Add a dollop of yogurt and/or milk to your spinach apple banana smoothie to make it more filling.
    • Add apple juice or water to the smoothie for a fruitier flavor, but you can also add milk, almond milk, soy milk, or your favorite milk alternative.
    • Substitute fresh spinach for frozen spinach. Just add ½ the amount of frozen spinach (about 3 Tablespoons).
    • Optional add-ins: Chia seeds, ground flax, and flax seeds? are all great additions to this smoothie.
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    Comments

    1. Paris M Thomas says

      March 07, 2023 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      This was great. . I just gotta restock my Granny Smith apples lol....I made it with apple juice base (just a little bit) and without the apple (ran out) the first time around and it was still amazing, oh yea and I always crush ice in my smooth it's still good. So next time I will do the apple and even add celery to it as well. . . Finger's crossed. Thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 08, 2023 at 11:06 am

        great! glad you made it work with what you had! it's super versatile. Let me know how it turns out with the apple and celery

        Reply
    2. Christina Verma says

      May 26, 2022 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious breakfast! It’s perfect for mornings like today when you don’t have a lot of time and it perfectly suits the warmer mornings we are now having. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 27, 2022 at 10:58 am

        yes! glad you liked it

        Reply
    3. Toni says

      February 07, 2022 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      This is so perfect!! Delicious and really healthy! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2022 at 9:36 am

        you're welcome!

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      February 07, 2022 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      This sounds fantastic! The perfect morning pick me up that isn't too heavy. I love that you don't need a juicer for it either!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2022 at 9:37 am

        right?! Blenders are great, no juicers needed

        Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      February 07, 2022 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      What was so great about this drink was you the flavors were fabulous and no one knew spinach was in it healthy and will make it again

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2022 at 9:37 am

        I love spinach as a smoothie add-in. It blends the other ingredient flavors together and doesn't taste too spinach-y when you add the right amount

        Reply
    6. Suja md says

      February 07, 2022 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious dish; thank you for this fantastic recipe! I will make it again!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2022 at 9:38 am

        awesome! great to hear

        Reply
    7. Angela says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Looking to start my week off healthy and made this smoothie... it was so good! Love the zing from the ginger! This recipe is definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2022 at 9:38 am

        me too! the ginger is tasty in this smoothie

        Reply
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