1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
Instructions:
Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the blueberries and spinach leaves thoroughly. If using fresh blueberries, remove any stems. Peel and slice the banana.
Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the blueberries, spinach leaves, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey or maple syrup (if using).
Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie reaches your desired consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more milk to thin it out.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
Serve: Pour the blueberry spinach smoothie into glasses. If you prefer a colder smoothie, you can add a few ice cubes to the blender before blending.
Garnish (Optional): Garnish the smoothie with a few whole blueberries or a sprinkle of chia seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and nutritious taste of this blueberry spinach smoothie!
Tips:
Feel free to customize this smoothie by adding other ingredients such as protein powder, flaxseeds, or nut butter for added nutrition and flavor.
If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can use plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives such as almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.
To make this smoothie ahead of time, you can portion out the ingredients into freezer bags and freeze them. When ready to enjoy, simply blend the frozen ingredients with your choice of liquid until smooth.