My kids absolutely love strawberry smoothies, and I love getting them to eat their greens, so this Strawberry Spinach Smoothie is the perfect solution! It looks like a strawberry smoothie and tastes like a strawberry smoothie, but it has the added nutrients of dark leafy greens hidden in there. My Strawberry Smoothie is absolutely delicious too, but if you are looking to add a bit more nutrients to your day, this Strawberry Spinach Smoothie is just the perfect fit.
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Strawberry Spinach Smoothie
This strawberry spinach smoothie tastes just like a strawberry smoothie but you get all the benefits of fruit, dark leafy greens and dairy. Plus it tastes so delicious!
With a few simple ingredients, most of which you can keep on hand, you can create a delicious smoothie in only a few minutes. And your whole family will love it.
Is spinach good in smoothies?
Yes, spinach is amazing in smoothies. Spinach doesn't have a strong flavor so it can be put in almost any smoothie and you won't even taste it.
Plus, spinach contains high levels of iron, vitamin C and antioxidants. Spinach is a powerhouse for nutrients and is so so good for you.
Can you taste spinach in a fruit smoothie?
Spinach is very mild in flavor and adding a handful to your fruit smoothie won't result in a change of taste. Other leafy greens like kale are a bit stronger and easier to taste in a smoothie. This is why spinach is the perfect green to add to a fruit smoothie because it adds so many nutrients without changing the flavor.
How do you blend spinach in a smoothie?
If you have a great blender like I do, you can simply add your fruits, spinach, liquid and ice if needed into your blender at the same time and it will blend it all up without any chunks. But if your blender isn't very high powered, you can begin by adding your spinach and liquid to your blender first until those are blended well together. After the spinach and liquid are combined into a smooth consistency, add your additional ingredients and blend until smooth.
What blender is best for smoothies?
There are many blenders you can use for making smoothies, but I personally own the Vitamix 780 and think it is simply the best. I get smooth, consistent results every single time which is exactly what I want for all my smoothies! You can buy your own Vitamix 780 HERE.
Alright, are you ready to get going? This smoothie will blend together in just a few minutes and I love that I almost always have these ingredients on hand to make it.
This strawberry spinach smoothie makes the perfect after-school snack or a delicious quick breakfast. Yummy!
Strawberry Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen Strawberries
- ¼ cup fresh Spinach
- 1 container Vanilla Yogurt
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Ice (as needed)
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into your blender.
- Blend on high until thoroughly combined and smooth. Do not over mix though as it can make the mixture runny.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Snag the printable recipe below…
Easy Parmesan Herb Artisan Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups White Flour, plus about 1 cup more
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon Instant Yeast
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 ½ cups Water
- ½ teaspoon Basil, plus more if desired to sprinkle on top
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, plus more if desired to sprinkle on top
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese, plus more if desired to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- The night before, combine 3 cups white flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl with a spatula.
- Add oil, water, basil, and oregano and use a spatula to mix until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit overnight, or about 12-18 hours.
- On your counter (I like to cover mine with plastic wrap for easy clean up), sprinkle flour and then dump the dough onto the counter. The dough will be very wet.
- Add more flour to the dough and gently stir it in with a spatula until the "wetness" is gone. It could take a cup of flour or even more, just make sure that the dough is no longer wet and sticky.
- Add cheese into the dough and mix until combined.
- Shape the dough and place it in a greased bread pan.
- Sprinkle additional basil, oregano, and cheese on top.
- Place this into your TURNED OFF OVEN for 1.5 hours. (do not turn the oven on)
- Remove dough from oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is slightly browned and it sounds "hollow" when you lightly knock on it.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 263mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
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Marie
Gosh, Ashley your smoothies always look so good and I pin your recipes often. Thanks for sharing them at the Talk Of The Town Party! Keep them coming 😉
Kaitlyn
Could you be more specific as to what “1 container of vanilla yogurt” is? What size of container?