A whole banana per glass makes this green smoothie thick and creamy, almost like a shake. Coconut water keeps it light and adds a subtle, nutty sweetness.
1
banana ripe
20 g
baby spinach
5 oz
coconut water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Thick and creamy, with ripe banana in front, a hint of coconut and only a trace of green.
This is the fuller sibling of the lighter banana spinach smoothie: with a whole banana per glass it is thicker, sweeter and more filling. Bananas are a well-known source of potassium, and so is coconut water, which is why this combination is popular after a workout.
Baby spinach adds colour, vitamin K and folate but very little taste. If you want to get used to green smoothies, this is one of the easiest recipes to start with.
Yes, banana, spinach and coconut water are all plant based.
Yes; it will be slightly less sweet.
Banana and coconut water both provide carbohydrates and potassium, which many people like after exercise. It is a snack, not a replacement for a full meal.
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