Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Grab your blenders because today we are making a blueberry spinach smoothie that’s loaded with good for you ingredients and tastes like a blueberry muffin.

It’s no secret that I love drinking my greens. I recently shared my go-to recipe for green smoothies -also known as the holy grail of green smoothie recipes and this Blueberry Spinach Smoothie is a new favorite. One sip and you’ll see how yummy it is to get your daily greens without that leafy texture and taste.

One reason I love smoothies is that they are perfect for my busy mornings when I don’t have a lot of time to eat.  Most mornings I’m in a hurry to get out the door with 3 kids that sitting down to eat does not fit into our routine. That said, one can’t go on an empty stomach all morning -especially mornings where I go straight to the gym after I drop off the kids and before going to the office.

Yes, I’m totally living proof that you can eat clean as a family, even if you have a hectic lifestlye!

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients

There are so many health benefits of drinking smoothies, and with ingredients like this, I’m sure you can see why!

• Milk: I like unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but you can use any milk of choice.
• Vanilla extract: add irresistible dessert-like flavor.
• Frozen blueberries: frozen fruit helps keep the smoothies thick and cold. It's also a convenient option for using up the stash of frozen fruit in the freezer.
• Vanilla protein powder: add extra protein to keep you full longer while adding volume and thickness to the smoothie. Plus, vanilla-flavored protein goes well with every flavor.
• Baby spinach: the greens that we will sneak into this delicious smoothie.
• Almond butter: optional for adding healthy fats and tasty flavor.
• Ice cubes: add them if you want your smoothie thicker and slushy.

How to Make a Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Making this smoothie is a one-step process, and the blender does all the work. It goes a little like this: 

1. Blend
   Add all the ingredients to a blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth. 
   *Starting with liquids first and adding ingredients will ensure any smoothie recipe blends even and smooth. 
2. Sip up! 
   Transfer the smoothie to a glass or to-go cup and sip away!

Just watch how easy it is to make this healthy blueberry smoothie!

I love that this smoothie reminds me of my favorite blueberry muffins and blueberry scone recipes. The best part is that I can put all of the ingredients in my blender the night before and store it in the fridge. In the morning, all I have to do is blend, and breakfast is good to go! 

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This recipe is one I usually drink on days that I will be working out.  It’s perfect because it’s heavy on the protein, which is essential when you are working out to help repair your body, plus it keeps me full so I’m not thinking about food while I exercise (at least I try not to).

In case you are in the mood for a smoothie with a thicker consistency that you can eat with a spoon, then smoothie bowls are the way to go. They are chocked full of fresh fruit, antioxidants and hold up like frozen yogurt.

Back to the smoothie. From time to time I “eyeball” it and make extras. That means that my 3-year-old gets his share of greens as well. He’s my smoothie buddy.

Getting your daily greens never tasted so good and if you are having trouble getting your kids to drink green smoothies, this purple option is worth trying. After one sip I know your kids will love it, and I can even show you how to pack a smoothie for lunch, so they get that extra dose of greens at school.

Want to get started with a basic green smoothie? Try my Pineapple Green Smoothie. Full of deliciousness and zero leafy taste.