Spinach Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 cups baby spinach – loosely packed
• 2 medium banana – peeled and sliced, preferably frozen
• 0.75 cups plain yogurt
• 0.75 cups milk – dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
• 1 tablespoons honey – or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups ice cubes
• 1 tablespoons chia seeds – optional, for extra fiber and thickness

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients by peeling and slicing the bananas if not already done. If using fresh bananas instead of frozen, keep the ice amount as listed to chill and thicken the smoothie.
2. Add the milk to the blender jar, then add the plain yogurt and honey. Pouring liquids in first helps the blades catch more easily.
3. Add the baby spinach on top of the liquids, gently pressing it down so it fits without packing it too tightly.
4. Add the sliced bananas, then the ice cubes, and finally the chia seeds if using.
5. Add the vanilla extract to the blender, making sure all ingredients are inside and the lid is securely in place.
6. Blend on low speed for 15–20 seconds to break up the ice and spinach, then increase to high speed and blend until completely smooth and creamy, 30–60 seconds more. The smoothie should be velvety with no visible spinach pieces.
7. Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with a little more honey if desired, blending briefly to combine. If it is too thick, blend in a splash more milk; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a bit more banana and blend again.
8. Pour the spinach banana smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately while cold and frothy.