Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
This Blueberry Spinach Smoothie is your new go-to for a quick, feel-good breakfast. It’s creamy from Greek yogurt, naturally sweet from banana, and packed with blueberries and spinach for that fruit-and-veggie glow-up. Ready in 5 minutes and kid-approved—because mornings shouldn’t be complicated.

I just keep coming back to this one….
Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to *easily* pack in some fruits + veggies first thing—especially when mornings are chaotic. This blueberry spinach is on heavy rotation here and is super creamy and has some staying power (thanks, Greek yogurt), naturally sweet from banana, and blended up with a handful of spinach and blueberries for that feel-good vibe. Use fresh or frozen berries—whatever you’ve got. Same goes for the spinach (just use a little less if it’s frozen). It comes together in about 5 minutes and keeps you full way longer than you’d think. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or one of those “I need something now” kinda moments.

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5-Minute Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup milk of choice, or to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, or use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option
- 1½ cup frozen blueberries, if using fresh, add ice to the smoothie
- 1 medium very ripe banana, the riper the banana, the sweeter it will make your smoothie
- dash of cinnamon, optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine spinach, milk and yogurt in your blender. Blend until smooth and there are not bits of spinach left.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
- Taste. Add extra milk or some water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Enjoy immediately.


Yum!
This was wonderful. We added some strawberries and black raspberries to the blueberries – all from the garden, so super fresh and sweet! Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Great additions!
Wow
Never heard of black raspberries? What do they taste like? I am in the UK hopewe can get here.
This was perfect especially since I look for easy smoothie recipes to do as a university student!
Yay! I am so glad it helped you and you enjoyed it!
GREAT tip to blend spinach with the liquids first. The final taste was really good but there was too much blueberry skin and seeds which made it seem like it was the spinach. I would make it again for myself but it was a no for my husband.
Forgot to mention – I used my vitamix and blended it extra long too.
Thanks for the feedback, Jessica! I haven’t run into that issue but I love to hear how recipes are out in the real world! I wonder if it depends on the kind of blueberry used. Perhaps small wild ones might break down easier. I have made this recipe with both wild and regular and love it both ways…but we are a big blueberry family so we might be a bit biased!
Try blueberry Kefir. You get the blueberries but not the seeds and skin.
Excellent tip!
I am on blood thinner (Warfarin). Spinach is not allowed because it is high in vitamin K. Any substitute you can recommend.?
Hi Dennis! I’m guessing most dark green leafy veggies will be a no-go for you. I’d try this smoothie that used cauliflower instead but also has blueberries. It is a reader and personal favorite.
https://thenaturalnurturer.com/creamy-cauliflower-blueberry-smoothie/
Do you leave stems on the spinach? Thanks.
I do! I just make sure to wash it well.
I hate veggies… But I love this recipe!
Yes! Mission accomplished! Thank you for sharing, Michelle.
This is only the second smoothie I’ve ever made. It’s fantastic! I used unsweetened plain almond milk and coconut yogurt because we’re avoiding dairy at the moment. I only used half a banana, but the smoothie was plenty thick and sweet. I had to pulse the blender a few times to get the frozen blueberries unstuck from each other in the liquid before continuing to blend. Thanks for all the extra tips.
I am SO glad, Margaret! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
Can you make this without yogurt? I’m trying to find recipes without yogurt, just fruit, veggies and milk.
You could absolutely make this with just milk. I just personally like the added creaminess from the yogurt, but it is not needed.
Thank you for this easy to make yummy nutritious shake. ❤️
So glad you enjoyed it, Reign! Thanks for taking the time to share!
Really good! I used vanilla Greek yogurt and it was plenty sweet between that and a whole banana- my toddler likes it.
I’m so glad, Kaitlin! Thanks for taking the time to share!
I have made countless smoothies for my kids trying to sneak veggies into their breakfast and they have never really liked them. This was a huge hit and will become part of our regular breakfast rotation!
So happy to hear that, Sarah! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Made it and love it. It taste great. I feel lighter and allows me for easy bowels. Will be doing this for breakfast on my workdays.
So glad you enjoyed it, Ana!
Holy moly, this is delicious! I added chia seeds, ground flax, and a scoop of peanut butter and it’s amazing. Great tip on blending the spinach, yogurt and milk first! Thank you!
So glad you loved it, Maureen. Awesome additions, too!
How much of the chia seeds did you add?
I typically add about 1 Tablespoon
Yes I made it ,it came out really good and it tasted 👅 delicious 😋 I will continue to make it for my breakfast 🧇 thank you 🙏🏾 for this recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it so much!
I love the recipe, and appreciate you for it. After saving the recipe, I went to do some other googling and kept running into expert saying not to mix berries with bananas. Apparently an enzyme in bananas makes flavanols less bioavailable when it’s combined with berries.
Don’t need to be a pain, but I’d love to hear your thoughts as it’s important I get the maximum nourishment for both body and brain, as an aging autistic. Looking forward to you hearing your thoughts. Cheers.
Hi Doug! I have never heard not to mix bananas and berries! While I am not a dietitian, doctor or anything beyond a lady getting creative in her kitchen, I have many (what I consider to be) nutritional experts who follow me and my recipes and have never expressed concern about this combo.
My honest thought is that we don’t want to overcomplicate wellness. So many people don’t eat enough fruits and veggies as it is, so even if bananas + berries aren’t truly a good combo (again, news to me!), I think if this smoothie helps you enjoy eating more fiber-rich plants then that is ideal over not eating enough of them in general. I hope that helps a little!
Yes I agree, in the overall scheme of things, I’m sure at least some of the nutrients will be retained. It just seem to be a consensus on several reputable sources. And they recommend replacing the blueberries with mango or pineapple.
I’m with you though, this is about keeping things simple, organic and a regular routine.
Thanks again for your quick reply and wonderful contributions. I noticed that you consistently reply to commenters with clarity and great respect. It’s wonderfully refreshing. I wish you all the best.
Cheers.🍓🍌🥕
I deeply appreciate your kind words and this constructive conversation, Doug! I always try to respond thoughtfully to the people who trust me and my recipes. I appreciate them more than they know. Have an amazing day.
Same to you! I’m all signed up and looking forward to more of your great recipe ideas. Thanks again and enjoy your holidays and the New year ahead.
I usually am not a big fan of spinach in my smoothies but this one was delicous!
So happy to hear this was winner for you, Gabby!
Love this recipe!! I was skeptical about the taste with the spinach but it is such a wonderful and healthy sweet treat!
Delighted to hear that, Sofia!
I’ve never had a better spinach smoothie 😋! I usually am quite skeptical when it comes to putting vegetables into a smoothie lol. But this is so yum!
Oh yay! I’m so glad it was a pleasant surprise for you!
Good thank you
This is excellent in taste and nutrition. I love it.😁
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This is excellent both in taste and nutrition. Thanks for the recipe!😄
Super yummy!!! It doesn’t taste too much like spinach which is good although I’ll probably put in more blueberries next time. I only put in 1 cup instead of 1 1/2 cups which was an option. The only thing that I was surprised about was the colour. Mine was green not purple. Am I doing something wrong? Very minor detail though and overall I love it!
So glad you enjoyed it!! I think the color can vary depending on the berries. Some are juicier and/or hold more color than others depending on when they were harvested or if you used wild blueberries or not.
I’m not a huge fan of spinach but the comments convinced me to give this recipe a try – I’m so glad I did! This smoothie is delicious and easy to make. The tip to blend the spinach with the milk and yogurt first was really helpful in getting a great texture. I also love how naturally sweet this smoothie is, so I can have something that feels indulgent but is actually good for me. Thanks for the recipe!
Oh I am so glad this smoothie helped you get spinach into your day in a way that felt good for you! My goal with each recipe is to do exactly that…help people who don’t love veggies eat more without forcing it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! So appreciated.
I’m not one to have a hard time getting veggies in but I was still very hesitant about spinach in a smoothie. I can say with confidence this is the best smoothie I’ve ever had! Perfectly sweet and a great way to use up extra spinach that would’ve wilted in my fridge. I’ve already made this a couple times, and it’s definitely staying in my snack rotation. Thanks!
Sosososo glad you enjoyed this so much, Olivia!
I made with a heaping spoonful of cottage cheese instead of yogurt bc I don’t have any yogurt. I used regular lowfat milk for the same reason. Otherwise the same. Came out great!
Love a good kitchen swap! Cottage cheese and regular milk are perfect stand-ins. So glad it turned out great—and thanks for sharing your tweaks, Amanda!
Thanks for sharing this recipe! Perfect for busy mornings, toddler-approved, and a great way to have a healthy start to the day. I followed a suggestion in the comments and added one tablespoon of chia seeds, hemp seeds, and peanut butter. It tastes so good!
So glad you loved it so much! Thanks for coming back and sharing!
I am allergic to banana, what can I substitute
I find that frozen mango works great as a sub for bananas in smoothies. Its adds the sweetness and the frozen element also helps to make it creamy when blended
Very simple and delicious recipe! I added a tablespoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of honey but it didn’t even need it. The ripe banana brings in the sweetness.
So glad you enjoyed it, Danielle! Thanks for popping back and sharing!
My new go-to smoothie recipe! Great way to get in some veggies and protein in the morning. Perfect for my kids rushing out the door for school in the morning! Tastes great!
Oh so glad you loved it, Bridget! Did you add some protein powder to your’s??
No, I just counted the Greek yogurt as more protein than we’d normally have in a smoothie 🙂 I should add some next time!!
Oh fair!!!
Is this a healthy smoothie and if yes why is it? Trying really hard to drink healthy meal replacement.
Hi Alison! I think healthy is different for each person. I mean, it has fruit and veggies, which I always consider being a healthy thing to have since they bring the fiber along with nutrients. The greek yogurt gives it a bump of protein, but you could up it more with protein powder if you wanted.
Love this, I added protein powder to it, and it is terrific!
Yay! So glad you loved it, Patrice! I often toss in some protein powder too. Thanks for coming back and sharing!
Incredible! A huge hit with myself and the 3 kids!
Oh I am so glad, Tara! We all need these kinds of easy, no cook recipes in our back pocket this time of year!
One of my kids favorites for years now! And easy to adapt if needed
So glad it has become such a staple, Sarah! Thank you so much for coimg back and sharing!