Two kinds of dark berries turn this glass almost violet, so nobody will guess there is spinach inside. The ripe banana softens the tartness and gives the drink a smooth, spoonable body.
1
banana ripe
60 g
blueberries
60 g
blackberries
20 g
baby spinach
6 oz
water
Garnish: A few fresh berries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Berry Spinach Banana Smoothie with Blackberries
Fruity and gently tart, with a round banana sweetness and a silky, medium thick texture.
This smoothie follows a simple pattern that works almost every time: one banana for body, a generous mix of berries for flavour and colour, and a few leaves of baby spinach that disappear completely in the blend. Blueberries and blackberries both get their dark colour from anthocyanins, the natural pigments also found in red cabbage and cherries. Spinach adds a little fibre and a green note you barely taste. The drink is light enough for breakfast and works well as a snack in the afternoon.
Hardly. Twenty grams of baby spinach is mild, and the berries dominate the flavour.
Yes. Frozen berries give a colder, thicker smoothie, so you may need a little extra water.
Yes, as written it contains only fruit, spinach and water.
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