A refreshing green smoothie made with frozen banana, fresh spinach, and milk, blended with ice for a smooth, naturally sweetened drink without added sugar.
No-Added-Sugar Green Smoothie
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A refreshing green smoothie made with frozen banana, fresh spinach, and milk, blended with ice for a smooth, naturally sweetened drink without added sugar.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 30.0 g (30.0 g)fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and pure vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana and fresh spinach leaves.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use fresh or frozen spinach based on availability; adding a handful of kale works well too. For a creamier texture, substitute milk with a plant-based milk of your choice.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make no-added-sugar green smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make no-added-sugar green smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
231
Calories / serving
6.6g
Fat
37.4g
Carbs
8.1g
Protein
24.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~231 cal · 7g fat · 37g carbs · 8g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 231 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 44 min·2.6 mi·~5150 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 31 min·1.6 mi·~3100 steps
- Moderate cycling 23 min·4.6 mi
- Swimming laps 32 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 21 min·~1900 steps
- Dancing 38 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 23 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 54 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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