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This banana spinach smoothie is just what you need for a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast! It’s packed with plant-based protein, natural sweeteners, and healthy fats. It’s the perfect way to fuel your body and satisfy your tastebuds.

Banana spinach smoothie.
This banana spinach smoothie is healthy and delicious!

💚 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Quick: You can whip this smoothie up in less than 5 minutes, meaning it’s great for busy mornings or afternoon snacks.
  • Healthy: It’s filled with healthy ingredients like spinach, bananas, and flaxseed, so you can rest assured that you’re consuming all the nutrients your body needs. 
  • Versatile: If you’d prefer a different flavor, simply add or remove ingredients as you see fit. Look at this recipe like a starting point to make your own. 
  • Allergy-friendly: This spinach and banana smoothie is gluten-free and vegan, making it an excellent choice for people with food allergies or sensitivities.

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🍌 Simple banana spinach smoothie

Having lots of options for smoothies is absolutely crucial if you live an active lifestyle and want to maximize your health benefits, right? Well, this smoothie makes a great addition to any smoothie recipe roster.

It features ripe bananas, spinach, soy milk, natural peanut butter, and vanilla protein, providing a perfect balance of protein, fats, and carbs. Each of these nutrients will help keep you full of energy until lunchtime!

Thanks to the frozen bananas, peanut butter, and vanilla protein, this recipe is ultra-creamy, thick, and smooth. It has subtle hints of cinnamon and a vibrant green hue.

While we do love starting our day with a banana spinach smoothie, it also makes a great mid-afternoon snack or post-workout drink. If some of the ingredients aren’t your thing, you can easily customize it to better suit your preferences. That’s the beauty of smoothies!

Banana spinach smoothie.
Enjoy it on its own, or turn it into a smoothie bowl!

🌱 Are all smoothies vegan?

Most smoothies can easily be made vegan by substituting common ingredients with plant-based options.

  • Instead of milk and yogurt, you can swap in soy milk and vegan yogurt with little to no flavor differences.
  • If you’re a protein fan, the good news is there are many vegan protein options available that taste very similar to whey protein or isolates.

💪 Best vegan protein for smoothies

If you’re adding vegan protein powder to your banana spinach smoothie, you’ll want it to be good quality! This will help prevent a chalky, unpleasant texture. These are some of our favorite choices:

Banana, spinach, cinnamon, dates, flaxseed, peanut butter, and protein powder.
Use fresh or frozen spinach

🛒 Ingredients & substitutions

  • Soy milk: We prefer to use plain, unsweetened soy milk since the bananas, dates, and protein sweeten it. You can also use cashew, almond, or coconut milk.
  • Spinach: Any leafy green will work, but fresh or frozen spinach is generally our go-to since it’s affordable and packed with nutrients. Kale, chard, and collard greens are also good options.
  • Bananas: Make sure your bananas are extra spotty (almost black even) for natural sweetness and a creamy consistency. If you don’t have ripe bananas on hand, try ripe avocado, steamed sweet potatoes, berries, mangoes, or papaya.
  • Peanut butter: We recommend natural peanut butter for the best flavor and texture. Even better, make your own peanut butter! You can also experiment with other nut butters like almond, cashew, pumpkin seed, or tahini.
  • Cinnamon: Adds a sweet, warming element. Plus, cinnamon provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and other beneficial properties. Just make sure it’s Ceylon (true) cinnamon!
  • Dates: Imparts more natural sweetness (and a delicious chew if there are tiny pieces left intact)! Medjool dates are the best in terms of taste and texture, but other varieties will work. 
  • Flaxseed: Ground flaxseed adds brain-healthy omega 3s, fiber, and plant-based protein. Chia seeds make an equally healthy substitute. 
  • Vegan protein: Use your favorite flavor! We love vanilla protein for this smoothie, but you can try chocolate, berry, or other flavors as well.

For a complete ingredient list and step-by-step guide, scroll down to our recipe card.

📝 How to make a banana spinach smoothie

Step 1: Add the ingredients

Add soy milk and water to a blender (it’s best if your blender is a high-speed brand like Vitamix or Blendtec). Next, add the spinach, bananas, peanut butter, cinnamon, dates, and flaxseed.

Bananas, spinach, dates, and peanut butter in a blender.
Leave out the protein for now!

Leave the protein out until the end so that it doesn’t stick to the sides and make the smoothie too big.

Step 2: Blend the smoothie ingredients

Blend the mixture on high until you achieve a creamy consistency. If you need more liquid, add water or soy milk a couple of tablespoons at a time.

Green Smoothie Blending.
Blend everything until it’s nice and smooth

Don’t add liquid too quickly because sometimes it takes a minute or so to get everything moving along.

Step 3: Add the protein

Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, add the protein and blend again until well combined. Happy drinking!

Green Smoothie With Protein Powder In A Vitamix.
Don’t forget the protein powder!

If you have questions about making this spinach and banana smoothie, check out our FAQs or leave a comment down below!

🥗 Serving suggestions

This banana spinach smoothie makes a delicious meal on its own, but you can also pair it with other breakfast staples like these:

🌡️ Storage

It’s best to drink your banana spinach smoothie right away, but it can be stored for later if need be. Just follow these simple storage and freezing tips:

  • Fridge: If you can’t drink the smoothie all, keep it in an airtight jar or container like a mason jar in the fridge for up to 1 day.
  • Freezer: If you need to store it for longer, transfer your banana spinach smoothie into ice cube trays and freeze them for up to 2-3 months. You can either re-blend the cubes or add them to your next smoothie.
  • Prep ahead: Although this recipe is quick, you can make it even quicker by prepping all the ingredients and storing them in a bag in the fridge. When you’re ready, just dump and blend!
Banana spinach smoothie.
This banana spinach smoothie is healthy and delicious!

♻️ Variations

  • More protein: Add another scoop of vegan protein powder or a chunk of silken tofu to boost the protein content of your spinach and banana smoothie even more.
  • Nut-free: If you have a nut allergy or don’t want the extra calories, swap it for sunflower butter, pumpkin seed butter, tahini, or leave it out completely.
  • Berries: Add a cup of frozen berries like blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries for a burst of flavor and antioxidants.
  • Sweeter: If you’d prefer a sweeter flavor, add a few more dates to the mix. You can also combine dates with maple syrup or agave.
  • Caffeine-kick: Add some fresh espresso into the smoothie for a little extra wake-me-up power in the morning.
  • Chocolate: If you’re a chocolate lover, try mixing some chocolate protein or a tablespoon of cacao powder into this banana spinach smoothie.

🧑‍🍳 Top tips

  • Use ripe bananas: For the sweetest flavor and creamiest texture, use extra ripe and spotty bananas.
  • Freeze the bananas: Freezing the bananas ahead of time will greatly improve the texture of the smoothie and keep it nice and cold.
  • Soak the dates: If you don’t own a high-speed blender and want the dates to fully blend, soak them in hot water for about 5 minutes before blending.
  • Adjust the liquid: You can easily add more or less liquid for a thicker or thinner consistency. Just adjust it up or down based on your preferences. 
  • Drink immediately: For the most ideal consistency and flavor, we always recommend drinking your smoothies immediately after mixing them.

💬 FAQ

Can I use a different type of milk instead of soy milk?

Yes, you can use a different type of milk. If you don’t like soy milk you can drink oat, cashew, pea, or almond milk. We like the creaminess and high protein content found in soy milk. 

Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach. Just make sure you drain it before adding it to the blender or accounting for the extra liquid. 

Do I have to use protein powder?

No, you don’t have to use protein powder if you dont’ like or don’t have any. This banana spinach smoothie is great with and without. 

Can I use a different type of sweetener instead of dates?

Yes, you can use any sweetener you like. Some options include maple syrup, agave, stevia, or cane sugar. 

🍴 More drink recipes

If you enjoyed this spinach and banana smoothie, be sure to check out some more drink recipes like these:

  • Mangonada: A vibrant drink made with juicy mangoes, chamoy, lime juice, and chile-lime seasoning.
  • Peach Juice: A simple drink that contains no additives or refined sugars. 
  • Agua de Fresa: Agua fresca featuring strawberries, water, and sweetener.
  • Pitahaya Agua Fresca: Mexican-style dragon fruit water.
Banana spinach smoothie in a mason jar.

Creamy Banana Spinach Smoothie

Mitch and Justine
This banana spinach smoothie is just what you need for a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast! It’s packed with plant-based protein, natural sweeteners, and healthy fats.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup plain soy milk (unsweetened)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup spinach (packed)
  • 2 ½ medium ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 scoop of vegan vanilla protein

Instructions
 

  • Add soy milk and water to a blender. Next, add the spinach, bananas, peanut butter, cinnamon, dates, and flaxseed.
  • Blend on high until you achieve a creamy consistency. If you need more liquid, add water or soy milk 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Once smooth and creamy, add the protein and blend again until well combined. Serve immediately in a glass. Happy drinking!

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas: For the sweetest flavor and creamiest texture, use extra ripe and spotty bananas.
  • Freeze the bananas: Freezing the bananas ahead of time will greatly improve the texture of the smoothie and keep it nice and cold.
  • Soak the dates: If you don’t own a high-speed blender and want the dates to fully blend, soak them in hot water for about 5 minutes before blending.
  • Adjust the liquid: You can easily add more or less liquid for a thicker or thinner consistency. Just adjust it up or down based on your preferences.
  • Drink immediately: For the most ideal consistency and flavor, we always recommend drinking your smoothies immediately after mixing them.
  • Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 2490IU | Vitamin C: 19.8mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 1.36mg
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