If you are trying to switch to a healthier diet but can’t find foods you want to eat and drink, this green smoothie recipe is one to try!

It’s easy to think about switching to healthier foods, but it can be tough to find things that you actually like and will continue to eat. 

That is why we’ve made this delicious green smoothie to help you out. It may look like every other variation of it out there, but don’t let its look discourage you from trying it.

As someone who is very picky with the food they eat, this green smoothie recipe is picky person approved! 

This post is all about an insanely yummy must-try green smoothie recipe to help encourage and inspire you to try more healthy drinks!

We’ve all been there, whether it was when we were young or right now, where the idea of eating healthy sounds amazing but actually doing it is harder than it looks.

This green smoothie recipe will help that transition seem easier and more doable. 

(In fact, there is a little secret behind the green smoothie, spinach colors the smoothie green but all of the other ingredients are the same as any other smoothie.)

So, don’t be afraid when you see a green smoothie and think it must be filled with only vegetables and roots like ginger.

 Now, without further ado, these are the main ingredients in this delicious green smoothie recipe.

What you’ll need:

frozen banana-

Frozen bananas will add a lot of extra creaminess to the smoothie, and also become one of the main flavors you can taste.

You can either buy frozen bananas from the store or freeze them yourself. The second option is a great way to give some bananas a second life if you don’t plan on using them.

Bananas can ripen really quickly so if you have any that are completely black or have a lot of bruises, putting them in the freezer will stop the process and they will be great for things like smoothies.

An alternative to putting them in the freezer is using them for baked goods like banana bread or banana muffins.

The black spots bring out the sugars that are in the bananas, so that is why they are especially good for baked products. 

Spinach- 

The next ingredient is spinach, which provides the green coloring that makes this recipe a green smoothie.

It also tends to add a thicker and creamier texture to the smoothie so if you are not a fan of that or prefer to drink thinner smoothies, you may want to add less spinach.

Spinach is a great leafy vegetable that has lots of really good benefits not only for developing children but also for adults.

It is great at boosting hydration because the leaves hold a lot of water, and also provide really good fibers.

Spinach can also boost your immune system and help strengthen your immune system, promote good bone health, reduce hypertension, and keep your body relaxed among many other pros.

So next time you think about adding spinach to a smoothie, go for it. because even if you may not taste it, all of the beneficial vitamins and minerals are helping you stay healthy.

This ingredient is a really good alternative if you are lactose intolerant, but even if you aren’t, almond milk enhances the sweetness of the smoothie.

It also has plenty of benefits like being super nutritious, low in calories, strengthening your bones, and packed with loads of vitamin D.

Of course, you are welcome to use regular milk if you don’t have almond milk in the house or don’t want to go pick it up, but if you do have it laying around, almond milk will bring out the other flavors of the recipe.

 Depending on your preferences, oat milk could also be another good choice for the specific recipe.

Apple-

Adding apple to this green smoothie recipe brings out a mixed flavor of apple and banana which is absolutely delicious.

Apples also contain lots of water, which when mixed in a blender, helps all of the ingredients become fully Incorporated.

You do not need to have a frozen apple for this recipe, however, if you like making your smoothies with a thicker consistency, then the frozen apple will help with that. 

Another option that you can decide whether or not to include is the skin of the apple. It will give the smoothie a different consistency but it provides a lot of fiber so the decision is up to you.

Apples are great for gut health and your immune system, and if your goal is to lose weight, apple is a  good fruit to aid in that journey.

Ice- 

This one is a matter of preference, depending on if it’s really hot outside or you like your smoothies cold, you can add ice as a way to do that.

However, remember not to add too much ice to your smoothie because, over time, the ice will water down the taste.

But not to worry!

We have a couple of solutions that may work for you.

Don’t add ice, instead, freeze the apple to use as makeshift ice cubes.

Use an ice tray to make ice cubes out of apple juice, and pour those into the blender as a replacement.

You may use these options in your smoothie if you are worried that your smoothie will be watered down, but as long as you don’t use too much ice, this shouldn’t be a problem.

This is a super simple, quick, and easy green smoothie recipe that should be able to give you a boost of nutrients and energy. 

There are always alternatives if you have allergy requirements or other conditions, so this smoothie is accessible to everyone. 

Feel free to drink this at any time of the day, it not only works great as a mid-afternoon snack but also as a side dish for breakfast or lunch. 

And please be aware that this recipe makes enough for about one person, depending on the size of your cup, so if you plan to make this for several people, you may want to multiply the ingredients. 

Now, it’s time to reveal the green smoothie recipe!

This recipe is super simple and very customizable depending on your preferences. As we say with all of our smoothies, there are always ways you can add or take out ingredients to your liking to make it the perfect smoothie for you.

If you need some inspiration, these are some neutral ingredients that can be thrown into pretty much any smoothie:

Honey (adds sweetness)

Spinach (extra boost of nutritious vitamins)

Chia seeds (a great source of fiber)

Banana/Avocado (adds creaminess) 

Yogurt (extra protein)

And these are just a couple of the many different foods you can add to your smoothies to get different types of benefits.

If you tried and enjoyed this green smoothie recipe and want to look at more of the smoothie recipes on our website, these are some we recommend. 

This classic and Easy Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe:

This super quick 5-Minute Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe:

This Insanely Cheap And Easy Healthy Breakfast Smoothie Recipe:

And our newest edition to the collection, this Tropical And Delicious Mango Summer Smoothie:

We encourage you to check them out and leave reviews in the comments! Sometimes other viewers will find great suggestions for ingredients to add by looking through your ideas!

This post was all about an insanely yummy must-try green smoothie recipe that is perfect to customize for your own enjoyment and pleasure.