A green smoothie including nutrient dense superfoods like kale, almond milk, avocado, and blueberries. Also yogurt and bananas!
A smoothie a day has been my modus operandi as of late.
Due in large part to smoothies playing a role in my cookbook
, Delicious Probiotic Drinks, I have created all sorts of variations of fruit smoothies and green smoothies.
One general recipe I return to over and over is this simple yet delicious and nutritious creamy superfood shake recipe.
This superfood smoothie is a well-balanced meal in a glass.
It includes spinach (or kale), avocado, blueberries and almond milk which are all nutrient dense superfoods. Plus yogurt (probiotics and protein) and bananas (yum!).
Add protein powder for a bigger boost of protein!
What Does “Superfood” Mean?
Put simply, superfoods are those that are packed with a dense concentration of Vitamins, minerals, and/or antioxidants in a relatively small volume.
Great examples of superfoods are leafy greens, berries, beets, cocoa, sweet potatoes, garlic, green tea, salmon, nuts, and more.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
The balance of omega fatty acids, protein, vitamins and fructose make for a healthful meal in a cup. And it’s green!
If you’re looking for a tasty and easy way of getting a high concentration of nutrients, particularly in the morning or after a workout, this green smoothie is perfect.
Superfood smoothies are a great way of getting a major dose of Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein in one swig!
Mix it up using your favorite fresh fruit and vegetables to customize it to your heart’s delight.
Looking for more nutrient-dense smoothie options? Check out these gems!
More Superfood Smoothies:
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
- Liver Detox Smoothie
- Avocado Smoothie
- Carrot Ginger Smoothie
- Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
If you try it, give me your expert or amateur green smoothie opinion in the comments section below!
Superfood Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 in frozen banana chopped small chunks
- ½ cup blueberry yogurt or vanilla yogurt plus frozen blueberries
- 1 cup loosely packed spinach chopped, or kale leaves
- ½ ripe avocado
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 scoop protein powder optional
Instructions
- Throw it all into a blender and blend until completely smooth (and thick!)
Notes
Nutrition
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made this smoothie today, and it was amazing 🙂
Spinach is the perfect natural food coloring! This looks amazing 🙂
I tried the smoothie this morning. I have added avocado to smoothies lots of times. I know it may sound weird to some people but its really very good and helps me feel full longer. Ithink its a good idea to put together a probiotic cookbook because a lot of people suffer from candida – myself included. I think its a good idea to have a drinks/smoothie section in your cook book.
Melissa, thanks so much for trying it and for your feedback! I love the health benefits of green smoothies and am happy to try various recipes myself, so feel free to send some my way! I have heard candida can be quite the struggle so I’m sending a big hug your way. It’s great that you are controling it through your diet, so my hat’s off to you!
Smoothies are my go-to hunger fix! Love the bright shade of green this one is rocking.
I love a smoothie for breakfast or even for lunch. Your recipe sounds and looks fantastic — really love the combination. Thanks for sharing!
What a creamy smoothie, it looks like dessert!
I love green smoothies. Yours looks really tasty and adding avocado creates such a creamy texture. I love it!
What a healthy blend!!! Love that color. I’m freezing bananas right away…can’t wait to try this smoothie out!
Love green smoothies, I’ve gotta try it with the avocado!! yum.
Wow, what a great smoothie with lots of fresh, delicious flavors! Got to try this!
That sounds yummy… i will have to add it into my breakfast rotation! 😉
I’m usually not a smoothie gal but this one has got me craving one BAD. Yummmm!
This sounds so simple and delicious! If I try it, I will let you know 🙂
Yum!
I’m excited for the cookbook! 🙂
Avocado? That sounds crazy amazing in a smoothie!
I do love the color of the smoothie and it looks so creamy, but I have to admit, adding avocado to smoothie… perhaps is not my thing.