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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Spinach Smoothie with Banana

    Updated: Sep 23, 2022 by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Written by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Mmmmmm, green spinach smoothies…..need I say more? This particular spinach smoothie with banana, pear, and strawberries recipe is one of our favorites because it's simple, healthy, and packs a flavor punch. Plus, the addition of banana makes it nice and creamy. Give it a try for yourself, and see what you think!

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    Green smoothies are the perfect way to start the day, sipping a bunch of nutrients in a delicious and comforting way.

    You can throw in a bunch of your favorite veggies, fruits, seeds, powders, and antioxidants in one go, and voilà!

    But not all smoothies are built. Equally, they can be protein-packed, meal-replacers, light, super creamy, high or low calories, and so on. The key is to make them delicious and to have them match your nutritional goals or specific needs on a given day.

    This banana and pear smoothie was built to create a creamy, filling, weight-loss, protein-packed complete breakfast smoothie to keep you going until lunch, when you can grab another easily meal-prepped chickpea vegan tuna salad sandwich.

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    • 💚 Why you will love it
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💡 Top tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🫙 Storage
    • 🍃 More spinach smoothie recipes
    • 🎥 Video
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    💚 Why you will love it

    • Quick to make
    • Creamy texture
    • Nutrient-rich
    • Naturally sweet
    • Energizing snack

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Spinach: Packed with iron and vitamins, this leafy green doesn't just color your smoothie a vibrant green; it's an all-natural energy booster. Plus, it's low in calories and high in nutrients, making it a win-win for any health-conscious sipper.
    • Strawberries: These little red gems bring antioxidants and Vitamin C to the party, all while adding a natural sweetness and pop of color. They also help in creating that Insta-worthy smoothie aesthetic.
    • Ripe Fresh Pear: This often-underestimated fruit provides fiber and sweetness without overwhelming the taste buds. Plus, its natural sugars are a wholesome alternative to refined sweeteners.
    • Banana: Creaminess, ahoy! The banana gives your smoothie a smooth and luscious texture, while also being a good source of potassium and natural sweetness.
    • Dairy-free Milk: Why just water it down when you can bring in flavor, creaminess, and additional nutrients? Whether it's almond, oat, or soy, dairy-free milk enhances the texture and contributes to a well-rounded flavor profile.
    • Medjool Dates: Your smoothie's sweetness level just got dialed up but in a low glycemic way. These little treasures not only sweeten the mix but also bring in beneficial minerals like potassium and magnesium.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions

    Original IngredientSuggested Substitute
    Plant MilkAlmond Milk, Oat Milk, Coconut Milk
    Medjool DatesVegan Honey, Homemade Date Paste, Maple Syrup

    🍽 Equipment

    Make this yummy banana spinach smoothie using a high-powered blender such as Vitamix or nutribullet (affiliate) for best results. A good blender is essential to making a perfect smoothie every time.

    🔪 Instructions

    Make this banana pear smoothie with a prep time of fewer than 5 minutes, blending all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.

    If you choose to use frozen pear, strawberries, and bananas, this vegan smoothie will be creamier, and you may need to adjust with more liquid if the blender blades get stuck.

    frozen strawberries with frozen lemon juice

    Step 1: Add lemon to your strawberries to make their flavor pop up even more.

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    Step 2: Freeze ripe bananas in chunks, so they don't form clumps, making the blender's job more difficult.

    Blend until smooth, adjusting the sweetness to your liking. Serve immediately.

    💡 Top tips

    Squeeze some lemon juice into the strawberries to make the flavor even more prominent.

    If you bought too many fresh strawberries and are about to go off, freeze them for banana strawberry apple smoothie or make strawberry juice.

    To make a thicker smoothie, use frozen produce or add more bananas.

    If using fresh ripe pears you might even choose to drop the Medjool dates. Pears are great for constipation!

    📖 Variations

    This pear banana smoothie can take many variations because all its components tend to meld well with various ingredients.

    • Cocoa - add cocoa powder to make it chocolatey (see our strawberry chocolate smoothie for stress and anxiety relief).
    • Workout partner - add a clean protein powder to increase this macronutrient content and make it the perfect post-workout smoothie.
    • Antioxidant powerhouse - add chia seeds or flax meal to add extra free-radical fighting properties to your pear banana smoothie.
    • Extra creamy - add a portion of dairy-free plain yogurt.
    • Spice notes - sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin spice mix.
    • More fiber - add a tablespoon of oatmeal.
    • Stamina - add 1-3 tablespoons of maca powder.

    🫙 Storage

    Banana pear smoothie leftovers will keep in a covered mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one day, though best when fresh.

    You can freeze leftovers into smoothie cubes and add them to other smoothies.

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    🍃 More spinach smoothie recipes

    This frozen spinach with ginger root is super fresh and packs lots of anti-inflammatory properties.

    We love this spinach blueberry banana smoothie because it packs many antioxidant properties delivered by low-calorie blueberries.

    For all those apple lovers, check out this Spinach Apple Smoothie, a delicious and refreshing quick breakfast option; this smoothie for constipation can do all the work when things are not flowing!

    If you like using pear on your smoothies, try out this grapefruit smoothie, which is also super fresh and has a low-calorie count.

    This 3-ingredient pineapple coconut smoothie is a great option for the Summer months; it is like a virgin piña colada!

    If you're intrigued by the rich flavors and health benefits of our spinach smoothie with banana, you'll find the healthy green smoothie for weight loss an equally refreshing addition to your wellness routine. It offers a new blend of nutrients to kickstart your day.

    • In the center, a vibrant blueberry smoothie in a tall glass with a striped straw stands out against a backdrop of five different glasses of plant milk. The smoothie's rich purple hue suggests a blend of blueberries and plant milk, while the surrounding glasses showcase the variety of milks in shades of white to beige
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    ⭐ If you try this pear and banana smoothie recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

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    📋 Recipe

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    Spinach Smoothie with Banana and Pear

    Author: Gustavo De Obaldia
    This delicious 10 protein grams spinach smoothie with banana and pear is perfect for including in your workout routine.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverage, Breakfast & Brunch, Meal Replacement Smoothie, Smoothie, Snack
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 2 smoothies
    Calories 367 kcal

    Equipment

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

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups spinach or kale
    • 1 banana ripe, frozen
    • 1 pear ripe, cored and chopped
    • ½ cup strawberries frozen
    • 2 cups soy milk or almond milk
    • 2 meedjol dates pitted
    • 2 tablespoons vegan vanilla protein powder

    Optional:

    • 2 teaspoons maca powder for enhanced energy and stamina
    • ice cubes use 10 if using fresh fruit and 5 if blending frozen ingredients
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    Directions
     

    • Wash, chop, and core the pear.
    • Wash the spinach if it is packed and readily available to consume.
    • Pit the Medjool dates.
    • Add all ingredients into the blender, then add the rest. Blend until creamy, usually about 40 seconds.

    Video

    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.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 1258mgFiber: 10gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 5247IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 499mgIron: 3mg
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    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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    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. Rachel

      September 26, 2022 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      This smoothie was so good, I couldn't even taste the spinach!

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      • Gus

        September 26, 2022 at 10:59 pm

        Thaks for your review, Rachel. You are right the spinach is almost unnoticeable on this greens smoothie, but it adds lots of nutrition!

        Reply
    2. Choclette

      September 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Not sure you do need to say more, but so glad you did. You've packed so many ideas in here that I now want to try out both your spinach smoothie and all its variations.

      Reply
    3. Mackenzie

      September 23, 2022 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for breakfast and it was delicious. You can’t taste the spinach at all can’t wait to make this again

      Reply
      • Gus

        September 25, 2022 at 8:04 pm

        Thaks for your review Mackenzie; I am glad you liked the spinach smoothie!

        Reply
    4. Cyndy

      September 23, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      This was super creamy. I used the last of my garden kale and used almond milk. What a treat - perfect 2:00 pm pick me up!

      Reply
      • Gus

        September 25, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Super Cindy, we also love using kale instead of spinach on our smoothies. Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    5. Kristine

      September 23, 2022 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this smoothie! Easy, fresh, and delicious. I'll make this one again, thanks!

      Reply
      • Gus

        September 25, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Hey Kristine! Thanks! I am glad you liked this green smoothie!

        Reply
    6. MJ

      September 23, 2022 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a smoothie recipe with lots of different fruits and veggies and this was delicious! I had never put dates in my smoothies before, but will definitely add them again!

      Reply
    7. Jamie

      September 23, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      This smoothie is so delicious and a great start to my day. Wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus

        September 23, 2022 at 7:11 pm

        Thanks for your review Jamie! I am glad yo enjoyed this smoothie recipe!

        Reply

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