The BEST Green Breakfast Smoothie

Since it is St. Patricks day, it only seems fitting to share The BEST Green Breakfast Smoothie recipe.

No it doesn’t have any whiskey in it, but it is green and contains so many good for you ingredients. A perfect way to start the day, especially if you plan on doing some celebrating later if you know what I mean.

This smoothie gets its green hue from spinach of course. Although very low in calories, spinach is full of vitamins A, C, and K. These essential vitamins support our bones, immune system, and skin. Not bad for a leafy green, huh?

Smoothie Tip: Always blend your greens and liquids first! Before adding any other ingredients, this will ensure you are left with a perfectly blended smoothie without any undesirable green chunks.

To sweeten this delicious smoothie, I went for Medjool dates and bananas. Both are high in fiber and naturally sweet, which means no need for any added sugars.

For some powerful plant-based protein, we have almond butter and old-fashioned oats. Not only do they both keep you feeling satisfied, but they also help give the smoothie some body and thickness.

To complete The BEST Green Breakfast Smoothie is the almond milk, which brings it all together and the addition of cinnamon. Cinnamon is a powerful warming spice that has been shown to actually reduce blood sugar levels. This is super helpful in the morning, or any time of day when you need energy without the crash. I’m looking at you, vanilla latte.

My favourite thing about this smoothie is how great I feel after. It’s such an easy way to get all your greens in before lunch. Plus, it is portable and only takes a few minutes to make. There is literally no excuse to start your day off wrong with this smoothie.

Looking for more green drinks to celebrate? Try my Easy Matcha Latte.

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The BEST Green Breakfast Smoothie

Get your greens in with this simple breakfast smoothie. Made with spinach, almond milk, medjool dates, almond butter, bananas, oats and cinnamon. Blended smooth to keep you full all morning.

Course Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, drinks, quick, smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Equipment

• high speed blender

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond milk
• 2 handfuls fresh/frozen spinach
• 1 Medjool date pitted
• ½ fresh/frozen banana
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp oats old fashioned
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• handful of ice cubes more if using fresh produce

Instructions

• Place almond milk and spinach into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Ensuring there are no chunks of spinach.
• Add all other ingredients, blend until smooth. Adding more ice for a colder/thicker smoothie.
• Serve immedietaly.

Notes

Spinach: you can substitute the spinach for kale if you wish.

Almond Butter: you can substitute almond butter for peanut butter or any nut-free butter should work too. Adjust other flavors as needed.

Ice: if you are using mostly fresh produce here, I recommend adding more ice so the smoothie thickens up and is nice and cold.