This delicious spinach smoothie is made with nut butter, yogurt, and avocado for extra creaminess. It’s a great way to add some leafy greens to your morning!
Are you looking for a healthy way to start your day that can be ready in about 5 minutes or less? This spinach smoothie is just what you need!
It’s a great way to kick start your morning with some leafy greens and healthy fats. The texture is ultra-creamy thanks to the nut butter, Greek yogurt, and avocado, and the taste is lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla.
Basically, it’s the perfect way to start the day. And all you have to do is throw everything in your blender!
Give your morning a boost with this delicious, healthy, and crazy-easy smoothie recipe.
How to make a low-carb spinach smoothie
This low-carb smoothie comes together in just 4 simple steps with less than 10 ingredients.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients except the ice to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Add the ice and pulse until the ice is mostly crushed.
Step 4: Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
I like to top mine with some finely-chopped shredded coconut!
Variations for this recipe
There are a few different ways you can make this smoothie based on your tastes and preferences. Feel free to customize it to you!
Don’t have any spinach on hand? Substitute with another leafy green! Kale, chard, or even beet greens would all be delicious in this recipe.
Looking for a vegan-friendly option? Use a vegan brand of Greek yogurt and your favorite kind of nut milk!
Want to add a little tartness? Some lemon juice would give your smoothie a vibrant, bold flavor that would be wonderful on a hot summer’s day.
Have some fun and find the recipe that’s perfect for you!
Storage
This recipe is for 2 servings. If you only plan to drink 1 at a time, just store the extra serving in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy it within a day or so.
You can also make your smoothie the night before and store it in the refrigerator so it’s ready to grab-and-go in the morning!
Other healthy smoothie recipes
Smoothies are great as a nutritious breakfast or tasty afternoon snack. Honestly, there’s never a bad time to enjoy one! And when you make it at home, you’ll know it isn’t packed with unnecessary sugar or artificial ingredients.
Here are a few of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes I know you’ll love:
For even more smoothie inspiration, check out this roundup of the best low-carb smoothies for diabetics!
When you’ve tried this smoothie, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Spinach Smoothie (Low-Carb & Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons nut butter of choice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ avocado (pitted)
- ¼ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- a few drops of sweetener (to taste)
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except the ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the ice and pulse until the ice is mostly crushed.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
I couldn’t find any vanilla so I used extra stevia and the end result was delicious. I used kale and almond butter; I tried to stick as much kale in there as I could! I usually have the ingredients for this on hand will need to experiment with variations! Thank you for sharing. Recently diagnosed type 2 here.