The Best Green Smoothie
Make the best green smoothie in just 5 minutes! Packed with fresh greens and fruit, this easy recipe is a healthy, delicious drink that everyone will love—even picky eaters!

Have you ever had a really delicious green smoothie? Unfortunately, the first time I had one at a smoothie shop, I wasn’t a fan—I think they made it wrong. But I really wanted to love green smoothies. Now, after perfecting my recipe, I’m officially a total super fan of green smoothies!
This is my go-to green smoothie recipe. It’s sweet, light, and refreshing, like sunshine in a glass. I make it pretty often to nourish my body and give me a much-needed energy boost!
I actually crave it, it’s that delicious (even picky eaters will love it!).
So if you’re looking for a simple, delicious, and healthy green smoothie recipe, you’re in the right place!
Why I Love Drinking Green Smoothies
Green smoothies aren’t just delicious—they’re packed with vitamins and nutrients that fuel your body and keep you energized, all in the form of a thick, creamy, and delicious drink.
Naturally sweetened with fruit (no added sugars!), green smoothies provide an energy boost, support your immune system, and are packed with powerful antioxidants and fiber for a happy, healthy gut.
Eat good, feel good!
Ingredients Needed
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- Spinach: I use fresh baby spinach for its mild flavor—you can’t even taste it! Adding spinach to my smoothies is one of my healthy hacks for sneaking in greens. Frozen spinach works well too, but will make the smoothie thicker.
- Kale: I use fresh curly kale, but any type will do. Kale is packed with vitamins C and K, plus beta-carotene to support a healthy immune system.
- Banana: A ripe banana adds natural sweetness and a creamy texture. Frozen banana works great too, but will make the smoothie thicker. I usually just grab one off the counter, since we always seem to have ripe bananas!
- Frozen Mango: This adds natural sweetness and is a staple in my freezer for smoothies. Especially in the winter, it’s like a little burst of sunshine!
- Non-Dairy Milk: I use soy milk for its high-protein content and creamy texture.
- Almond Butter (optional): Adds creaminess and healthy fats.
- Flaxseed Meal (optional): A great source of fiber and omega-3s.
- Hemp Seeds (optional): Did you know just 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds contain 10 grams of protein?
Fresh Fruit vs Frozen Fruit
I like using a mix of fresh and frozen fruit in my smoothies for that cold, creamy texture without the need for ice, which can water down the texture and flavor of your smoothie. Also, did you know that frozen fruit can have just as much nutritional value as fresh fruit? Once the fruit is picked and frozen, the nutrients are “locked in” at their peak, so you’re still getting all the goodness!
How to Make the Best Green Smoothie
Simply add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. It’s that easy!
Green Smoothie Variations
Make this smoothie your own by customizing it to your taste and preference!
- Fruit Variations: Don’t have frozen mango? No problem—try frozen pineapple, peaches, or even oranges!
- Change up the Greens: If you don’t have both spinach and kale, feel free to use all spinach or all kale.
- Boost with Seeds: Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, or ground flaxseeds for an extra nutrient boost.
- Add Protein: For extra protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Make it Creamy: Add a scoop of your favorite yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Nut/Seed Butters: I love adding nut butters to my green smoothies for richness and healthy fats. It also adds a delicious nutty flavor. Almond butter is my favorite, but any nut or seed butter will work.
- Adjust Sweetness: The riper the banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be. If you’d like it a little sweeter, add a drop of maple syrup, agave, honey (if not vegan), or another natural sweetener.
I’d love to hear how you make it your own!
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The Best Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup frozen mango
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 handful kale
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter, optional, or other nut butter
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed, optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust for flavor, adding more liquid as needed. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- Don’t have frozen mango? No problem—try frozen pineapple, peaches, or even orange!
- If you don’t have both spinach and kale, feel free to use all spinach or all kale.
- Feel free to swap any of the fruit or veggies for frozen versions, depending on what you have on hand. Just keep in mind that it may change the consistency slightly, and you might need to adjust the amount of liquid to get the perfect texture.
- The riper the banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be. If you’d like it a little sweeter, add a drop of maple syrup, agave, honey (if not vegan), or another natural sweetener.