Winter Berry Spinach Smoothie (Printable Version)

Nutrient-rich blend of winter berries and spinach, perfect for a fresh and healthy start.

# Ingredient List:

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

02 - 1 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 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

01 - Place frozen berries, banana, spinach, almond milk, and any optional add-ins (chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon) into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

03 - Taste and add sweetener if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.

04 - Divide the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

01 -

It actually tastes like you're treating yourself, not like medicine, even though you're sneaking in a full cup of spinach.
No cooking required means you can make it in your pajamas before you've fully woken up.
The frozen berries mean you're never waiting for fresh fruit to ripen, and your smoothie stays icy cold without watering it down.

02 -

If your spinach sits at the top, it won't blend in evenly and you'll end up with green chunks instead of a smooth drink—layering matters more than you'd think.
Frozen fruit works infinitely better than fresh here because it keeps everything properly cold without ice cubes diluting the taste.

03 -

Prep your berries and spinach in advance by portioning them into bags, so mornings are literally just dump-and-blend.
A slightly overripe banana is actually better here than a perfect one, since it blends more smoothly and tastes sweeter.