A Bit of This Smoothie
Get ready to fuel your day with "A Bit of This Smoothie," a vibrant blend of wholesome ingredients that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with sweet bananas, antioxidant-rich mixed berries, and nutrient-dense spinach, this smoothie is a refreshing way to boost your daily intake of vitamins and minerals. It’s made creamy with protein-packed Greek yogurt and subtly sweetened with a splash of orange juice and optional honey. Chia seeds add a boost of fiber and omega-3s, while a handful of ice cubes lends the perfect chilled texture. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy, no-cook smoothie recipe is ideal for busy mornings or a post-workout refreshment. Perfect for smoothie lovers searching for healthy, quick recipes, "A Bit of This Smoothie" is your new favorite go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole banana
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 handful spinach
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into large chunks for easier blending.
Add the banana, mixed berries, spinach, orange juice, and Greek yogurt into a blender.
Sprinkle the chia seeds on top, and if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, drizzle in the honey.
Add the ice cubes to give the smoothie a chilled and refreshing texture.
Blend all ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth, ensuring there are no chunks of fruit or ice remaining.
Taste your smoothie and add more honey or orange juice if desired to adjust the sweetness or thickness.
Pour the blended smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1264 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
