Winter Berry Spinach Smoothie (Printable)

A vibrant blend of winter berries and spinach for a refreshing, energizing breakfast drink.

# 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

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

07 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

08 - A few extra berries

01 - Place frozen berries, banana, spinach, almond milk, and chia seeds (if using) into a high-speed blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of almond milk and blend again.

03 - Taste the smoothie and blend in honey or maple syrup if desired.

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

05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.

01 -

It actually tastes like berries and fruit, not like drinking grass clippings mixed with regret.
Five minutes flat, and you've got something that makes you feel like you're taking care of yourself without the fuss.
The spinach hides completely, so even if you're skeptical about greens, this one wins you over.
It's naturally sweet without the sugar crash that leaves you hungry an hour later.

02 -

A high-speed blender is genuinely worth its weight in gold here because it actually pulverizes the spinach into oblivion instead of leaving you with leafy chunks that feel weird on your tongue.
If your banana isn't ripe enough, the whole thing tastes a little flat and bitter, so choose one with brown freckles that's soft when you squeeze it gently.

03 -

Blend the spinach with the liquid first for just a few seconds, then add everything else, because it helps break down those leafy bits before the frozen berries fight for space.
Keep frozen berries and banana chunks ready to go in your freezer so the whole thing becomes genuinely grab-and-go, even on your worst mornings.