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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Spinach Apple Smoothie

    Updated: Aug 9, 2022 by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Written by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Are you looking for a weight-loss smoothie that is packed with nutrition? This spinach apple smoothie is perfect for you! Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also low in calories and packed with antioxidants. Start adding green smoothies to your daily routine today!

    spinach apple smoothie glass with fruit
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    Smoothies are a great way to start your day by being packed with plant-powered nutrients. They are delicious and easy to make and digest, and you can include veggies and ingredients that you find to include in your regular diet.

    This smoothie was created to make a delicious but low-calorie drink to help you lose weight, just like our pineapple and cucumber smoothie and the spinach ginger smoothie. That's why we excluded popular ingredients high in sugar, such as frozen bananas, and included those high in fiber to keep you fuller for longer.

    That's how we created our pineapple and cucumber juice for weight loss and applied these principles to this smoothie.

    Jump to:
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 💡 Top tip
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍶 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🫙 Storage
    • ❓ FAQ🥤
    • 🥤 More smoothie recipes
    • 🥝 More kiwi recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    apple spinach smoothie ingredients
    • Apples - we like using red apples for extra sweetness and less acidity, as kiwi already adds acidity to the smoothie.
    • Kiwi - this fantastic fruit is packed with flavor, fiber, and sweetness.
    • Baby spinach - what are green smoothies without spinach? Spinach smoothies are popular because that's the easiest way to pack lots of greens, fiber, and antioxidants into one's diet.
    • Oat milk - since we are not using bananas, we chose oat milk over the regular unsweetened almond milk because oat milk tends to be silkier and has insoluble dietary fiber. Make sure you use gluten-free oats if you make your own oat milk or use almond milk.
    • Pitted dates - these beauties are an excellent way to add sweetness to your healthy smoothies and all kinds of sweets; they also add a delicious and mellow flavor that you will surely love.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    💡 Top tip

    Use frozen fruit and spinach when making a green smoothie so you don't have to add ice cubes to the smoothie; that way, your smoothie will be silkier.

    portioned frozen spinach, apples and kiwi fruit

    🔪 Instructions

    To make this apple and spinach smoothie, start by chopping, peeling the kiwi, and then coring the apple. If you prepare your ingredients the day before, store them in the fridge using an airtight container or a BPA-free plastic bag.

    add plant-milk into the blender

    To a high-speed blender, add plant milk first, followed by the fruit chunks.

    add pitted dates

    Add pitted dates.

    blend on smoothie mode

    Blend until smooth (35-40 seconds).

    blend for 40 seconds until silky

    Check for the desired consistency and completely smooth.

    Serve in two glasses, and enjoy immediately!

    apple spinach and kiwi smoothie served in two glasses

    Hint: if you want to make your spinach and kiwi smoothie even more beautiful, reserve some fresh kiwi fruit in small chunks and use them to top your glass.

    🍶 Substitutions

    • Dairy-free milk - this spinach smoothie recipe goes well with any plant milk, so feel free to use homemade almond milk, soy milk for extra protein, or light coconut milk to give it a tropical vibe!
    • Apples - we recommend using red or yellow apples as they are less acidic, but a green apple, such as a Granny Smith apple, also works on this apple kiwi smoothie for weight loss.
    • Kiwi fruit - you can use golden kiwis instead of green kiwis. Golden kiwis are generally larger, so instead of three small green kiwis, use two golden kiwis for a balanced spinach kiwi smoothie.
    • Raw spinach - we like freezing fresh spinach for our smoothies for thicker smoothies. Freezing spinach is a great way to avoid food waste when you cannot eat it fresh, or you are about to travel.
    • Dates - you can substitute for date paste, agave syrup, or maple syrup.

    📖 Variations

    Here are some suggestions to customize your apple kiwi spinach smoothie.

    • Creamier and richer - add frozen banana (preferably overripe bananas) to the mix, plus half a cup of plant milk.
    • Thicker smoothie - add half a cup of plant-based yogurts such as soy yogurt or coconut yogurt.
    • Tangy - add half lemon juice to this refreshing smoothie.
    • Extra antioxidants - add pumpkin, flax, poppy, or chia seeds to the mix.
    • Extra protein - you can use this vegan smoothie recipe as a post-workout smoothie, increasing its protein content. We like using a Click here without any conservatives or added flavors. (affiliate)
    add plant based protein

    🍽 Equipment

    Using a high-speed blender, such as Vitamix (affiliate link) or a nutribullet (affiliate link) (affiliate links), is essential when making smoothies.

    🫙 Storage

    Smoothies are best fresh, but you can store this Kiwi detox smoothie in a closed BPA-free reusable juice bottle (affiliate link) (affiliate).

    The ingredients in this apple spinach smoothie don't stand up well in the refrigerator for more than two days. You can keep the smoothie in the freezer for up to a month.

    ❓ FAQ🥤

    Do I need to peel apples for smoothies?

    There's no need to peel the apples to make an apple smoothie. On the contrary, they add fiber, thus keeping you fuller for longer and contributing to your gut health.

    Do you peel kiwi for smoothies?

    There's no need to peel kiwis for smoothies - the skin is edible and packed with nutrients. Just give them a good wash, cut them into chunks, and chuck them in the blender.
    However, we decided to peel them for this kiwi and spinach smoothie because we are not using bananas, the usual creamy ingredient, and kiwi peeling can make your smoothie sturdier.
    Also, remember that some people are allergic to kiwi fruit and peeling.

    Do spinach smoothies help you lose weight?

    Yes, spinach smoothies can help you lose weight. Spinach is a low-calorie food, and it's also high in fiber, which makes it a good choice for weight loss. Fiber helps you feel full after eating, making you less likely to overeat.
    Plus, spinach is loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients that are beneficial for health.
    Adding spinach to your smoothie is a great way to get more of these nutrients into your diet. And since the smoothie will be packed with fiber and protein, it will also help keep you feeling full throughout the day. So if you're looking for a healthy way to lose weight, consider adding spinach to your next smoothie.

    🥤 More smoothie recipes

    Check out these simple smoothie recipes that you can include in your weekly rotation.

    If you love your peanut butter, I recommend you check out our oatmeal and peanut butter smoothie; it makes a fantastic breakfast!

    If you like blueberries as much as we do, you will also love this blueberry spinach smoothie, and for strawberry lovers, we have this spinach smoothie with pear and strawberries.

    This smoothie for constipation made with apples can do all the work when things are not flowing!

    Include more weight loss-promoting juices and smoothies to your diet by adding a carrot, cucumber, and celery juice, red cabbage juice, pineapple strawberry smoothie, and strawberry banana spinach smoothie to your weekly smoothies and juices weekly line-up for breakfast or pre-work-out snacks.

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    kiwis are great because they pack lots of nutrients and flavor and are low in calories; that's why we love eating them raw or using them to make kiwi drink and adding them in our smoothies like this one, our strawberry kiwi smoothie, which so good!

    kiwi smoothie

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    spinach apple smoothie featured

    Spinach Apple Smoothie

    Author: Gustavo De Obaldia
    Are you looking for a weight loss smoothie that is packed with nutrition? This spinach apple smoothie is perfect for you! Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also low in calories and packed with antioxidants.
    5 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverage, Breakfast & Brunch, Smoothie, Snack
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 2 smoothies
    Calories 231 kcal

    Equipment

    My favorite blender: BlendTec Brand..
    (affiliate link)
    Blender (affiliate link)
    cutting board.
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    Cutting board (affiliate link)
    Komax Reusable BPA-Free Juice Bottles.
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    BPA-free juice container (affiliate link)

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 red apple large, cored and chopped (keep the skins for extra fiber)
    • 3 kiwi ripe, peeled and cubed
    • 1 cup oat milk
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 meedjol date

    Optional:

    • 1 tablespoon vegan vanilla protein powder
    • ice cubes use 10 if using fresh fruit and 5 if blending frozen ingredients
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    Directions
     

    • Wash, chop, and core the apple.
    • Peel and cube the kiwis.
    • Wash the spinach if it is packed and readily available to consume.
    • Pit the date.
    • Add all ingredients into the blender, starting with the oats and milk, then add the rest. Blend until creamy, usually about 40 seconds.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are calculated without the protein powder.
    The suggested protein powder adds 28 calories, 0 carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein per serving.
    My 1500 watts Hight Speed Blender has a Smoothie setting that mixes for 40 seconds.
    Vegan Clean Protein: if using the clean protein powder, add our 10% discount code OURPBWORLD10 at check-out to enjoy the benefit. (affiliate)

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 88mgPotassium: 678mgFiber: 9gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 3245IUVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 2mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Spinach Apple Smoothie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    231
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    1
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.5
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    Sodium
     
    88
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    678
    mg
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    54
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    9
    g
    38
    %
    Sugar
     
    39
    g
    43
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3245
    IU
    65
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    115
    mg
    139
    %
    Calcium
     
    263
    mg
    26
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. See our full Nutritional Disclosure here.

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    Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. I recommend all of the products listed because they are companies I have found helpful and trustworthy.

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    As the lead content writer and recipe developer at Our Plant-Based World, he combines his passion for health and sustainability with a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification to create accessible, delicious vegan recipes. His expertise in plant-based cooking supports the blog's mission of fostering a healthier, environmentally conscious lifestyle through simple and seasonal dishes. His commitment to making vegan cooking enjoyable and inclusive for everyone shines in each recipe and article.

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    1. Cam

      August 10, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      This smoothie was perfectly fresh, bright, and delicious! Perfect snack for getting in extra fiber and nutrients too

      Reply
      • Gus

        August 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed our spinach apple smoothie, Cam! Thanks for you review!

        Reply
    2. Andrea

      August 10, 2022 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always in for a healthy, refreshing and nutrient rich smoothie like this spinach apple one.

      Reply
    3. Alison Saalbach Corey

      August 10, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      A fantastic recipe you have Gus and Juaco! Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
    4. Katie

      July 30, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      so obsessed with this smoothie! It's perfect for weight loss!

      Reply
    5. Jacqui

      July 28, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make!

      Reply
    6. Nancy

      July 28, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely fibre rich fruit and veggie smoothie

      Reply
    7. Cara

      July 27, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Love it when a healthy recipe actually tastes good! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gus

        July 27, 2022 at 7:19 pm

        I am glad you found this healthy smoothie tasty, Cara!

        Reply
    8. Toni

      July 27, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great smoothie! Delicious and really easy to make!

      Reply
      • Gus

        July 27, 2022 at 7:21 pm

        Hi Toni, thanks for your review. We are glad you liked our new healthy smoothie!

        Reply
    9. Jess

      July 27, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite recipes to start the day with.

      Reply
    10. Heather

      July 27, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      Made this spinach apple smoothie and it was wonderfully easy and delicious. But can't say I was doing it for weight loss (5 months pregnant haha) but more for a nutrition packed smoothie to fill me up!

      Reply
      • Gus

        July 27, 2022 at 7:20 pm

        Hi Heather, thanks for your review! Yep, sometimes tasty is also low-calorie dense! All tour best wishes for the coming baby! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Cookilicious

      July 27, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      That's one delicious-looking smoothie! I love that you need just a few ingredients to make it. Will definitely try it.

      Reply
    12. Irena

      July 27, 2022 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      Just what I needed after a weekend of overindulging. Thanks, guys!

      Reply
      • Gus

        July 27, 2022 at 4:01 pm

        You are welcome, Irena! That's precisely what we had yesterday for breakfast after a weekend of traveling and having airport food! It felt super nourishing!

        Reply
    13. Kris

      July 27, 2022 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      This had the perfect balance of fresh and sweet! We can't wait to make it again! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gus

        July 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks for the review, Kris! I am glad you guys loved our apple spinach smoothie! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Dana

      July 27, 2022 at 1:20 am

      5 stars
      This is an awesome smoothie! Love the flavors. So much more different than anything I've had! And the oat milk makes it so creamy.

      Reply
      • Gus

        July 27, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks, Dana. Yes, oat milk makes a difference! Especially when not using bananas!

        Reply
    15. Caitlin

      July 27, 2022 at 12:44 am

      5 stars
      This is a great way to start the day, super easy and delicious! Love that it's healthy too.

      Reply
    16. Laressa

      July 27, 2022 at 12:37 am

      so bright and filled with nourishing fruits, perfect for this heat wave weather!

      Reply
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