Wake Up Smoothie
Kickstart your morning with the vibrant and nutrient-packed "Wake Up Smoothie," a delicious blend of wholesome ingredients designed to energize your day. Featuring a creamy base of banana, frozen mixed berries, and Greek yogurt, this smoothie is not only naturally sweet but also brimming with antioxidants. The addition of baby spinach provides a subtle boost of greens without compromising the fruity flavor, while chia seeds deliver omega-3s and fiber for lasting fullness. A splash of unsweetened almond milk keeps it light, and a touch of honey and vanilla extract (optional) adds just the right hint of natural sweetness. Ready in just 5 minutes, this refreshing and satisfying smoothie is the perfect breakfast on the go or a quick post-workout pick-me-up. Start your day right with this easy, nutritious recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the banana, frozen mixed berries, baby spinach, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey (if using), chia seeds, vanilla extract (if using), and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until the smoothie is completely smooth, with no visible chunks of fruit or spinach. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant start to your day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 236 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 671 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 974 mg | 21% | |
*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.
