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Tasty Smoothies

7 Reviews / 4.7 Average
Yet another tasty, healthy, flexible, and easy recipe to add to your files (no expensive juicer required)! These smoothies are a great addition to any breakfast or lunch, and leftovers stored in the fridge are surprisingly good the next day. You won't even taste the spinach after it's blended up with strawberries and bananas!
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The best thing about this recipe (probably thanks to the fact that a smoothie looks just like a milkshake) is that both of my daughters love them, and my pickier child ends up consuming fruits and vegetables that she would not normally eat. I had been making these for a while when one day I added the spinach, and it barely changed the taste.  I was so excited that I could easily get everyone (including me) to eat some fresh, raw spinach!

It is currently strawberry season here in NC, and this is a great way to use up all of those freshly picked berries. But, feel free to experiment with substitutions based on your family’s favorites. I noted some alternatives that we have tried below. Please leave a comment if you try something new to let us know how it turns out!

A strawberry smoothie in a glass with a fresh strawberry on the side and green straw.

Tasty Smoothie

Yet another tasty, healthy, flexible, and easy recipe to add to your files (no expensive juicer required)! These smoothies are a great addition to any breakfast or lunch, and leftovers stored in the fridge are surprisingly good the next day. You won't even taste the spinach after it's blended up with strawberries and bananas!
7 Reviews / 4.7 Average
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Smoothies & Drinks, Snacks & Appetizers, Treats
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 2 glasses
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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen (we have also tried 2 oranges, peeled))
  • 2 bananas (or honey (1-2 tablespoons))
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ cup spinach (fresh (I also tried adding some leftover broccoli instead of the spinach. My husband said I took things a little too far, but the kids still sucked it down!))
  • ice (optional (use if doing fresh berries instead of frozen))

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients into blender and blend. Pour into cups and garnish with fruit or use fun straws to entice your kids!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Tasty Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 99mg4%
Potassium 811mg23%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 995IU20%
Vitamin C 15.3mg19%
Calcium 259mg26%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Lisa Leake

Lisa is a wife, mother, foodie, blogger, and #1 New York Times Best-selling author who is on a mission to cut out processed food.

Comments

  1. Jeanine says

    October 11, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    How can you add more protein to this? Any protein powder you recommend?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      October 12, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Hi Jeanine, we don't have any protein powder recommendations (you can read why Lisa doesn't use them here: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/why-are-americans-so-concerned-about-protein/), but I like to add peanut butter to my smoothies for some added protein. - Nicole

      Reply
  2. Jenny says

    August 17, 2017 at 12:50 am

    How do you send smoothies to school? Do you just put them in a thermos?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      August 24, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Hi Jenny. Yes, that is the easiest way.

      Reply
  3. Steph says

    August 24, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    Hello, would these work if poured into reusable freezie pop molds and frozen?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Yes. :)

      Reply
  4. Jen says

    January 27, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    I use fresh spinach that I've frozen (never used the kind from the freezer section) and it works perfect. I would imagine the already frozen would work the same :)

    Reply
  5. Mindy says

    January 23, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Could you use frozen spinach?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      January 28, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Yes, frozen spinach works, too.

      Reply
  6. Molly says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:09 am

    Thank you for this recipe! I hate bananas and this is the first smoothie recipe I've seen that give me an alternative to them. :)

    Reply
  7. Robin says

    April 20, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Hi, I received the menue for 100 days of real food and I am excited to try this. In the meal plan it says "popcorn", but the recipe does not list it. Do I use it or not.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      April 24, 2015 at 9:56 am

      Hi Robin. I'm not sure specifically what you mean but here is Lisa's popcorn trick: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/06/17/recipe-the-popcorn-trick/.

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      February 01, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Hi Laura. You can freeze them but it will effect the consistency. Lisa freezes them in molds and sticks them in the girl's lunches. :)

      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    OK SO I JUST TRIED
    THE KAYLE SMOOTHIE NOT BAD, BUT I DIDNT DO THE ALMOND OR COCONUT MILK I USED 0% MILK WILLTHE ALMOND OR COCONUT MILK MAKE IT TASTE BETTER

    Reply
  10. Sarah camden says

    January 06, 2015 at 11:34 am

    On day 2. Just made this smoothie, added 2 tsps of Flax seed, amazing! Cheers.

    Reply
  11. Krista says

    September 03, 2014 at 11:39 am

    We tried the smoothie recipe this weekend and it was great. I did a double batch to freeze some and have some in the fridge for leftovers. We tried the ones in the fridge this morning (2 days later) and they tasted gross. I have a Ninja blender so I know it doesn't blend the spinach quite as good as Blendtec or Vitamix. Any thoughts on why our leftovers taste not nearly as good? I'm afraid the ones in the freezer will taste the same and I'll have to throw them all away.

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      September 05, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Krista. I find if you store them in a sealed mason jar, they keep fresher longer. I have also found that green smoothies start to taste "earthier" as time goes by. :)

      Reply
  12. Kristi Robertson says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    How many servings does this recipe make? I can't wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 24, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Kristi. About 2. ~Amy

      Reply
    • Elizah says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      4 stars
      I just halved the recipe and I'm feeling pretty stuffed trying to finish what I made. It's a little more than 2 cups. Disclaimer: I used an orange instead of berries and I weigh 92 lbs. :D

      Reply
  13. Tonya says

    August 07, 2014 at 2:59 am

    What blender do you use? Mine always leaves small bits of spinach. I would love to get the Vitamix but it's a little to much money.

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 09, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Hi Tonya. This will help: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2014/08/08/video-vitamix-blendtec-ninja-best-blender/#more-15869. ~Amy

      Reply
  14. Samantha says

    July 24, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great recipe, we absolutely love it over at TimetoCleanse.com - so much so, that we have featured it in our recent "Recipe Round Up: 15 Summer Smoothie Recipes" - Thank you for sharing! http://www.timetocleanse.com/recipe-roundup-top-15-summer-smoothies-recipes/

    Reply
  15. Samantha says

    July 24, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    This is such a great recipe, we absolutely love it over at TimetoCleanse.com - so much so, that we have featured it in our recent "Recipe Round Up: 15 Summer Smoothie Recipes" - Thank you for sharing! http://www.timetocleanse.com/recipe-roundup-top-15-summer-smoothies-recipes/

    Reply
  16. Nicole Luke says

    May 23, 2014 at 10:46 am

    My daughter is allergic to milk. Any suggestions on how I could still make this for her. Would almond milk or coconut milk be better? And what should I replace yogurt with?? Thanks so much if you can help!! I absolutely love this website!!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      May 25, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Hi Nicole. Coconut and almond milks will work fine. You can now also find coconut and almond milk yogurts. ~Amy

      Reply
  17. Nina says

    May 02, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    We've been making fruit/yogurt smoothies for a couple of weeks and today I made the leap to fruit plus spinach smoothie. The kids (ages 4 and 6) loved them! And they knew the spinach was in there. Even better, my six year old then asked to try fresh raw spinach and she loved it! Amazing. I'm in shock. Thank you!!

    Reply
  18. Clarissa says

    March 14, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    The second time we made this, we used mango instead of berries and added a tsp of vanilla - delicious!!

    Reply
  19. Kimberly says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Wonderful! I put in the honey, but I don't know that it needs it. I think it is great either way!

    Reply
  20. Mark Jarvis says

    January 25, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    When adding things to smoothies like protein powder,what are the best suggestions and best places to buy to stay within the rules of 100 day of real food

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      January 28, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Hi Mark. The Leakes don't supplement with protein powders. :) Here is a guest post by Food Babe which might help: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/12/13/food-babe-investigates-protein-shakes/. ~Amy

      Reply
  21. Vicky says

    January 19, 2014 at 10:55 am

    4 stars
    Have you ever used straight yogurt? Taking it from the yogurt container, into the freezer pops?

    In the past I've used berry yogurt, peaches, bananas and ice. Sometimes a couple of strawberries too.

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      January 21, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Vicky. You can freeze plain yogurt, too. ~Amy

      Reply
  22. Sharon says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:09 am

    This recipe is even better if you peel and freeze the bananas ahead of time. We've been doing that for years. We also make chocolate "milkshakes" by adding a little powdered cocoa (unsweetened) instead of berries. My husband and son also add a raw egg (from our friend--free-range, organic) but I just can't get beyond the yuck factor and the fear of salmonella. :-/ Somehow my son has made it to 11 years old with no salmonella, though!

    Reply
  23. Jessica says

    January 07, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    fyi - the week 1 menu plan includes this smoothie but doesn't have spinach on the shopping list.

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      January 13, 2014 at 10:59 am

      thank you :)

      Reply
  24. Jessica says

    December 01, 2013 at 7:25 am

    I love your site and have found so many recipes to be helpful in making a healthy lifestyle change. I am wondering if you have done any research and or have any recommendations on whey protein? We make all sorts of smoothies and add whey protein but I read so many different reviews on this that it has me ultimately more confused than when I first started... Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      December 04, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Hi Jessica. The Leakes don't use protein supplements. They believe their family gets everything they need by consuming a wide variety of whole foods. The Food Babe has done some research on the subject: http://www.theminimalistmom.com/2012/11/clutterfreeadventcalendar/. ~Amy

      Reply
  25. Meghan says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:12 am

    5 stars
    Thank you SO much for this recipe and the idea to put it in the silicone ice pop makers to send for lunches! I 1/2 the recipe since I only have 1 kiddo and that filled up 4 of the ice pop containers plus left a tad leftover. I tried a little and would never believe there was spinach in it if I hadn't put it in myself! Amazing! I used raspberries and blueberries for the berries and it's great. I know my 12 year old is going to love having something new for lunch this week. You're awesome and thank you so much for sharing your healthy finds! A very excited mom!

    Reply
  26. Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

    November 04, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Hi Anne. We use plain yogurt because flavored yogurts tend to be loaded with sugar and other added ingredients. I add pure vanilla extract to my smoothies all the time. :) ~Amy

    Reply
  27. Anne Bierman says

    November 03, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    HI! HAPPY SUNDAY!! =) Has anyone tried using Vanilla flavored yogurt instead of plain? Just wondering if would taste gross.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      November 04, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Anne. We use plain yogurt because flavored yogurts tend to be loaded with sugar and other added ingredients. I add pure vanilla extract to my smoothies all the time. :) ~Amy

      Reply
  28. Tabitha says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    My smoothies were a very strange texture when they thawed. Sort of a gelatinous, fibrous, gross lump. And all the liquid leaked all over Any one else have this problem? I don't recall exactly what I put in them, but now I'm afraid to try again-

    Reply
  29. Daneen Akers says

    September 21, 2013 at 2:11 am

    I just found your website today thanks to friends who knew I needed lunch suggestions. Thanks so much. I just wanted to share a smoothie recipe we make a lot that my daughter (4) loves. It's equal parts frozen organic blueberries, frozen organic mango chunks (I get both at Trader Joes'), and plain, whole-milk yogurt (Greek or European style). Then I put in a bunch of kale (I get the organic, washed, chopped mix at Trader Joe's). I add a little milk depending on how thawed the fruit is or how thick the yogurt is. Then add a good squeeze of lime and some honey. It's delicious, and it's definitely the only way I get my daughter to eat kale!

    Reply
  30. Jenny says

    September 19, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    I also add flax seed meal to this and it will kick it up another notch. And if you can get Greek Organic kick up the protein too : )

    Reply
  31. Anika says

    September 02, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe!! We used Kale instead of the Spinach and my super picky daughter just drank a huge glass!! Thanks so much for all of the great recipes and lunch inspirations!!

    Reply
  32. Melissa says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Made this today...is the recipe above for 1 serving? It seems like A LOT!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 28, 2013 at 11:37 am

      Hi Melissa. No, this makes approximately 4 servings. ~Amy

      Reply
  33. Jennifer says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Do you think we could substitute peaches for the berries? We have tons right now!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 14, 2013 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Jennifer. Yes, sounds delicious! ~Amy

      Reply
  34. Viviana says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    What brand of organic yogurt do you use>>??

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      July 21, 2013 at 8:52 am

      Hi Viviana. We look for organic full fat yogurts of various brands. ~Amy

      Reply
  35. Christa says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    I actually started making smoothies a few weeks ago when i had one from Panera. It was free, and when I saw how easy it was I was surprised. Granted, I did pay $4 for one later when I was pressed for time, but after that, no way! I'll make my own!
    We picked and cleaned over 50 lbs of strawberries from a local u=pick place for making jam and SMOOTHIES! I keep meaning to add chia seed, but haven't most of the time. I usually use strawberry, but have done blueberry or peach. I've started making my own yogurt as well.

    I think the kid's favorite, though, was the time I tossed a handful of chocolate chip in with the strawberries and made a chocolate-covered strawberry smoothie. And I keep a pack of those little 3oz plastic cups (like they use in bathroom dispensers) and if (when!) I have a little extra after filling everyone's cups, I pour it into one or more of those and put them in the freezer. The kids love them as a cool-down treat after playing outside.

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