Spinach Breakfast Smoothie

This creamy spinach breakfast smoothie is packed with fruits, veggies and oats to keep you full until lunch. It combines spinach and avocado for fiber and healthy fats, with mango and banana for natural sweetness.

If you like a healthy green smoothie you absolutely need to try this spinach-banana-avocado smoothie or this green juice smoothie. The latter has a milder taste and is super refreshing with the addition of lime and ginger.

For more breakfast smoothie recipes, check out my fruity berry breakfast smoothie, my energy-boosting mango breakfast smoothie, or my chai banana breakfast smoothie.

Why you'll love this recipe

• It's a quick and easy breakfast.
• One serving contains, 3 servings of fruits and veggies, 18 grams of protein, and 16 grams of dietary fiber for a healthy start to the day.
• The banana and avocado make this spinach smoothie insanely creamy.
• It can easily be drunk on the go if you have very little time in the morning.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Avocado is full of healthy fats and makes this breakfast smoothie extra creamy. Make sure to choose a ripe avocado that will blend easily. You can leave it out if you prefer, or replace it with yogurt or silken tofu.
• Frozen banana makes the smoothie even creamier. I like using extra-ripe bananas for an extra sweet taste. It also masks the earthy, sometimes grassy taste of avocado. You can use fresh bananas if needed.
• Frozen mango adds a refreshing fruitiness. It also keeps the drink cool and frozen, while providing a thicker consistency. Hence why I don't recommend replacing it with fresh mango.
• Oats are the base ingredient of many breakfast recipes, including this smoothie. Use gluten-free certified oats if you're on a gluten-free diet. You can leave them out if needed.
• Milk is my liquid of choice here. You can choose any non-dairy milk you like, such as soy milk, (gluten-free) oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. For a fruitier smoothie, replace it with freshly squeezed orange juice.
• Baby spinach adds fiber and a lively green color. I recommend using organic fresh spinach.

Elo's tips

1. Pre-portion the ingredients in a freezer bag, except for the milk and oats. When you want a smoothie, pop the entire thing into your blender, add milk, and oats and your breakfast is ready in no time.
2. Add more milk if your blender has a hard time blending the frozen fruits or if you prefer a thinner smoothie.
3. Add a little maple syrup if your bananas were not particularly ripe.
4. Use a high-speed blender for a super smooth and creamy consistency. A regular blender may not be powerful enough to break down frozen fruits and blend the oats very finely.
5. Use the smoothie program of your blender if it has one. If not, start at a low speed and gradually increase it.
6. If one serving is too much for you, simply make two out of it.

Step-by-step instructions

STEP 1: Add the milk, frozen fruit, avocado, spinach and oats to your blender.

STEP 2: Blend on high speed until perfectly smooth and creamy. Pour into your favorite smoothie glass or in a to-go jar.

Watch how to make it

Variations

• Orange juice instead of non-dairy milk gives this smoothie a pleasant fruity touch.
• Pineapple is a great addition to frozen mango and banana and makes it even more refreshing.
• Coconut milk is a great way to give it a tropical flavor.
• Matcha pairs incredibly well with this smoothie. Simply dissolve it in a little warm water (as you would do for a matcha latte) and add it to the blender with the other ingredients.
• Plant-based protein powder is a great option if you need a protein boost. Use your favorite brand.

Frequently asked questions