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Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

By Taesha Butler June 25, 2020 (Updated February 11, 2023) 31 Comments

Servings3 servings
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
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4.98 from 38 votes

This Blueberry Spinach Smoothie is the perfect no-cook, healthy breakfast any day of the week. Delicious and easy to make, it is a great way to get fruits and greens into your day right off the bat! Easily dairy-free and a quick breakfast or snack the whole family will love.

An overhead shot of a blueberry spinach smoothie in 3 glasses topped with fresh blueberries. One glass has a straw in it and there is spinach and blueberries scattered around on the table next to the glasses.

Is there anything better than an icy cold smoothie on a hot day? I think not! Smoothies have been one of my favorite low effort breakfasts that are delicious, easy and a no-fail way of getting veggies into my family at the start of the day!

This blueberry spinach smoothie is the perfect balance of flavors and health, with tangy blueberries, creamy protein-rich Greek yogurt, sweet bananas and a handful of spinach to get good-for-you greens. It makes for the perfect treat during the hotter months when you want something sweet, but is also good for you!

All of the ingredients for the blueberry spinach smoothie laid out on the table before being put into the blender.

Why this blueberry smoothie is so great!

Blueberries. Feel free to use fresh or frozen berries to make your blend…whatever you have on hand will work and makes this healthy smoothie perfect to enjoy year round! Plus, blueberries are loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K.

Spinach. One of my favorite veggies to add to smoothies and baked goods, spinach just disappears into this blend. Fresh or frozen spinach will work here too! Just use less (about 1/2 cup) if you go with frozen since delicate spinach wilts when frozen! And while no one needs me to tell them that spinach is good for you, it is awesome to know that it is rich in vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, iron and manganese.

Greek Yogurt. I’m a big believer in the benefits of making sure protein is part of breakfast! Plain yogurt is the perfect way to up the protein in this blueberry spinach smoothie and adds a lovely creaminess too.

Ripe Banana. Blueberries bring the tang, but ripe bananas bring the sweetness naturally without using added sugar to sweeten this smoothie.

Did you make this smoothie but now you have leftover spinach? Check out How to Store Spinach (and keep it fresh all week long).

Suggested adaptations for making this veggie-loaded smoothie.

  • Make it dairy-free by replacing the Greek yogurt with your favorite coconut yogurt and using your favorite plant milk.
  • Add chia seeds to this blueberry spinach smoothie before blending.
  • Throw in some ground flax seeds.
  • Add a scoop of natural almond butter or peanut butter.
  • Replace the blueberries with strawberries.
  • Freeze leftovers as popsicles for a healthy dessert.
A 4 image process shot of blending a blueberry spinach smoothie. The first image shows spinach, yogurt and milk in the blender. The second image shows them all blended up. The third image shows the addition of banana, cinnamon and blueberries to the blender. The last image shows the final product of everything blended together.

Tips for making this blueberry spinach smoothie extra awesome.

  • Blend it in stages. Especially if you don’t have a high-speed blender. Blending the spinach, yogurt and milk first will puree the spinach to be sure you don’t have any leafy bits in your smoothie.
  • Make it vegan and/or Paleo by making it dairy-free (see above for suggestions on how).
  • Adjust the sweetness to fit your personal preference. If you like your smoothies sweeter, add an extra banana to the blend. If you like them less sweet, reduce to 1/2 a banana or skip it all together in this blueberry spinach smoothie.

More refreshing veggie-loaded smoothie recipes…

  • Easy Green Smoothie for kids
  • Vitamin C Immune Boosting Smoothie
  • Chocolate Banana Smoothie (with veggies)
  • Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie
  • Creamy Cauliflower & Blueberry Smoothie
  • Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie (with greens!)

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4.98 from 38 votes

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

This Blueberry Spinach Smoothie is the perfect no-cook, healthy breakfast any day of the week. Delicious and easy to make, it is a great way to get fruits and greens into your day right off the bat! Easily dairy-free and a quick breakfast or snack the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry smoothie, easy smoothie, healthy smoothie, smoothie for kids, spinach smoothie
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup loosely packed spinach
  • 1 cup milk of choice or to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries if using fresh, add ice to the smoothie
  • 1 ripe banana
  • dash of cinnamon optional

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.

Notes

Nutrition information is for smoothie made with plain full fat Greek yogurt and whole milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Amy

    June 26, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    Really delicious. My son has been very anti-vegetables lately but he loved this (he helped put the spinach in the blender) but really enjoyed this. It will be a regular this summer. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Ronnie

    July 2, 2020 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  3. ปั้มไลค์

    July 5, 2020 at 2:12 am

    5 stars
    Like!! Thank you

    Reply
  4. Cathy

    July 12, 2021 at 1:43 am

    5 stars
    This was wonderful. We added some strawberries and black raspberries to the blueberries – all from the garden, so super fresh and sweet! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 12, 2021 at 11:53 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Great additions!

      Reply
    • Jan

      May 17, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      Wow
      Never heard of black raspberries? What do they taste like? I am in the UK hopewe can get here.

      Reply
  5. Ana

    August 10, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    This was perfect especially since I look for easy smoothie recipes to do as a university student!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      August 10, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      Yay! I am so glad it helped you and you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Jessica

    December 28, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    4 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 28, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      Forgot to mention – I used my vitamix and blended it extra long too.

      Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      December 28, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      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!

      Reply
    • Carol

      January 11, 2023 at 6:58 pm

      Try blueberry Kefir. You get the blueberries but not the seeds and skin.

      Reply
      • Taesha Butler

        January 12, 2023 at 9:02 am

        Excellent tip!

        Reply
  7. Dennis Spero

    March 22, 2022 at 11:35 pm

    I am on blood thinner (Warfarin). Spinach is not allowed because it is high in vitamin K. Any substitute you can recommend.?

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      March 23, 2022 at 11:36 am

      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/

      Reply
  8. Julian Utley

    April 23, 2022 at 1:23 pm

    Do you leave stems on the spinach? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      April 23, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      I do! I just make sure to wash it well.

      Reply
  9. Michelle

    June 15, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    I hate veggies… But I love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      June 15, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      Yes! Mission accomplished! Thank you for sharing, Michelle.

      Reply
  10. Margaret

    July 3, 2022 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 3, 2022 at 8:34 pm

      I am SO glad, Margaret! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  11. Ronda

    July 4, 2022 at 6:59 pm

    Can you make this without yogurt? I’m trying to find recipes without yogurt, just fruit, veggies and milk.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 4, 2022 at 10:15 pm

      You could absolutely make this with just milk. I just personally like the added creaminess from the yogurt, but it is not needed.

      Reply
  12. Reign

    July 30, 2022 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this easy to make yummy nutritious shake. ❤️

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 31, 2022 at 10:51 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Reign! Thanks for taking the time to share!

      Reply
  13. Kaitlin

    August 8, 2022 at 11:36 am

    Really good! I used vanilla Greek yogurt and it was plenty sweet between that and a whole banana- my toddler likes it.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      August 8, 2022 at 11:43 am

      I’m so glad, Kaitlin! Thanks for taking the time to share!

      Reply
  14. Sarah

    January 30, 2023 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      January 30, 2023 at 11:11 am

      So happy to hear that, Sarah! Thanks for taking the time to share.

      Reply
  15. Ana

    March 2, 2023 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      March 2, 2023 at 10:59 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Ana!

      Reply

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