Can you taste the spinach in a berry green smoothie?

Barely. The berries and banana cover it well. Start with a small handful if you are unsure.

Can I use frozen spinach?

Yes. Use a little less than fresh, since frozen spinach is more compact. It blends easily.

Can I use kale instead of spinach?

You can, but kale is stronger and more bitter. Remove the stems and add a little more banana or honey.

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Berry Green Smoothie

Hidden greens at their finest. The mixed berries completely mask the spinach taste while adding color and flavor. Perfect for getting vegetables into kids, for anyone trying to eat healthier, or when you want maximum nutrition disguised as dessert.

Time: 5 min
Method: Blend
Serves: 1
Energy: 515 kcal
Protein: 16 g

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Tall glass of berry green smoothie made with oats, spinach, mixed berries, banana and honey

Method

Step 1: Blend your DIY Oats with fresh spinach, mixed berries, banana, and honey.
Step 2: Add milk to reach desired consistency.
Step 3: Blend until completely smooth.
Step 4: The berries turn this purple, hiding the green color while the banana masks any vegetal taste.
Step 5: This is nutrition disguised as dessert.

Notes from the Department

Hidden greens

Nutrition

1 serving

515 cal | 16g protein | 17g fiber

2 servings

1030 cal | 32g protein | 34g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Spinach is very good at being green. Berries are better at being purple. Blend them together and the berries win, so the glass looks like a berry smoothie and tastes like one too. Banana takes care of any leafy taste, honey adds a touch of sweetness, and the soaked oats make it thick enough to count as breakfast.

Blending notes

Blend the spinach with the oats and milk first until there are no green flecks left. Then add the berries and banana. This order gets the smoothest glass. Frozen berries make it colder and thicker; fresh berries make it lighter. Add milk a little at a time until it pours.

Make it yours

Start with a small handful of spinach and add more as you get used to it. Baby spinach is the mildest. A spoon of nut butter makes it richer, and a little yogurt makes it creamier. If you don't have a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats overnight in milk with chia and a few almonds, then blend.

Storage

Drink it fresh. It thickens and the colour dulls if it sits. If you must wait, cover it, chill it and shake well before drinking.

Questions people ask

Can you taste the spinach in a berry green smoothie?: Barely. The berries and banana cover it well. Start with a small handful if you are unsure.
Can I use frozen spinach?: Yes. Use a little less than fresh, since frozen spinach is more compact. It blends easily.
Can I use kale instead of spinach?: You can, but kale is stronger and more bitter. Remove the stems and add a little more banana or honey.