Winter Berry Spinach Smoothie (Printable)

Nutritious blend of winter berries and fresh spinach, perfect for a refreshing start.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup frozen mixed winter berries (blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, raspberries)

02 - 1 medium ripe banana

03 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred dairy/plant milk)

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

07 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

08 - Additional fresh or frozen berries (optional)

01 - Add frozen berries, banana, spinach, almond milk, and optional chia seeds into a high-speed blender.

02 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy; if too thick, add additional almond milk and blend briefly.

03 - Sample and blend in honey or maple syrup if desired for added sweetness.

04 - Pour into glasses and garnish with pumpkin seeds and extra berries if used.

05 - Consume fresh for optimum flavor and nutrition.

01 -

It tastes like dessert but actually makes you feel energized, not crashed.
You can make it with whatever's in your freezer, no special trip to the store needed.
The spinach disappears completely, so even skeptics won't know they're getting greens.

02 -

Don't use frozen banana unless you want it thicker, because it actually needs to blend longer and can make the texture icy instead of smooth.
Taste the berries before blending if they've been frozen for months, because freezer burn changes everything and no amount of sweetener fixes that.

03 -

A high-speed blender makes all the difference between a smooth drink and one with that slightly grainy texture that never quite disappears.
Frozen berries are actually fresher than fresh ones most of the time, frozen at peak ripeness, so don't second guess yourself there.