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    Home Β» Recipes Β» Meatless Recipes

    Modified: Jan 2, 2022 Β· Published: Jul 11, 2020 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· this blog generates income from ads.

    Sweet Green Smoothie

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    This Sweet Green Smoothie is packed full of spinach, but we can thank the sweet dates and a few wedges of frozen peaches for making this a sweet smoothie treat that everyone will love. Blend this for breakfast and you'll be good to go for hours. Pair it with Blueberry Baked Oatmeal and you'll have a genuine power breakfast!

    Smoothie in a large glass cup.
    Spinach adds such beautiful green color so this smoothie. Enjoy!

    Ingredients to have on hand

    • banana
    • pitted dates
    • fresh spinach
    • frozen peaches
    • non-fat Greek yogurt
    Smoothie and ingredients placed next to each other.

    Pitted Dates

    This green smoothie is incredibly smooth and sweet. The dates add a delicious sweetness.

    Double-check to be sure you use pitted dates. If by chance the dates still have pits, be sure to slice them in half and remove the pit before blending.

    I forgot to do that once.

    I recommend a NutriBullet but you can use any blender to create a perfectly smooth and sweet creamy drink.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Half of a ripe banana.
    Start with half of a ripe banana in a blender cup.
    Banana and dates in a blender cup
    Next, add the dates - be sure they are pitted dates.
    Spinach, dates and banana in a blender cup.
    Add a handful of fresh spinach, there's no need to measure it out exactly.
    Sweet green smoothie ingredients, including yogurt.
    I like to use non-fat Greek yogurt, but you could use any plain yogurt.
    Peach slices on top of smoothie ingredients in a blender cup
    You can substitute any frozen fruit, but I think peaches offer the perfect amount of sweet flavor and a smooth texture when blended.
    Smoothie and ingredients placed next to each other.
    Viola! Here you have a refreshing, smoothie to start the

    Easy to Make

    Smoothies are one of the easiest breakfast drinks to make, and so packed full of healthy ingredients too. There's really nothing not to like and we can customize them with different frozen fruits for a slightly different taste any time.

    Top Tips and FAQ

    Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

    I recommend using fresh spinach in a sweet green smoothie. Although frozen spinach is easily swapped for fresh in many recipes, you'll get the best results by using fresh spinach when making a smoothie.

    Could kale be used instead of spinach?

    Sure! Any leafy green such as kale or chard will work. Spinach is my personal favorite because of it's softer texture.

    What about fruit substitutions?

    Pretty much any frozen or fresh fruit will work great. Keep in mind, some of the brighter fruits such as berries will alter the color of your green smoothie.

    Smoothie in a large glass cup.
    Spinach adds such beautiful green color so this smoothie. Enjoy!

    Blender Tip

    I've found that the best way to ensure easy prep and convenience is to leave the NutriBullet blender on the counter, and not keep it stored in a cupboard.

    This makes it super easy to just toss the ingredients in, blend and enjoy in just minutes, without the hassle of digging through a crowded cupboard or lifting an appliance out of a drawer.

    Peaches, dates and spinach in a small bowl.
    This sweet smoothie includes healthy, delicious ingredients from the start.

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    Spinach is the star of this smoothie recipe, but here are a few other recipes packed with fresh veggies.

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    Sweet green smoothie in a glass mug

    Recipe

    Smoothie in a large glass cup.

    Sweet Green Smoothie

    So healthy! This green smoothie is packed full of spinach, but we can thank the sweet dates and a few wedges of frozen peaches for making this a sweet smoothie treat that even your kids will love. Blend this for breakfast and you'll be good to go for hours.
    5 from 135 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Equipment

    • Blender or Nutribullet

    Ingredients 

    • Β½ banana - the more ripe the better
    • 3 pitted dates
    • 1 cup fresh spinach
    • Β½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
    • 3 slices frozen peaches
    • Β½ cup 2% milk
    • 4 ice cubes

    Instructions

    • Place ingredients in a NutriBullet cup (or blender) and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve right away.

    Notes

    Double-check to be sure you use pitted dates. If by chance the dates still have pits, be sure to slice them in half and remove the pit before blending. I forgot to do that once. Serve your Sweet Green Smoothie on the side with Cougar Gold Cheese Quiche for a delicious start to the day.Β 
    Serving: 2CupsCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 19gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 1010mgFiber: 5gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 3211IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 1mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database, so they’re just a rough estimate not an exact science.

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    1. nancy says

      January 31, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      Love the taste and texture of this healthy smoothie!

      Reply
    2. connieπŸ₯• says

      January 30, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love everything about this gorgeous green smoothie.🌱 What a delicious way to start the day! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This smoothie is calling my name. I love the sweetness of dates in smoothies and I bet the peaches add a wonderful fresh burst of flavour.

      Reply
    4. Dawn Conklin says

      January 30, 2022 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! This sweet green smoothie was the perfect start to my morning. It is so delicious and easy to make. Love that it was sweet enough without adding sugar, the fruit adds the perfect amount of sweetness.

      Reply

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