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Beginner's Green Smoothie: Peanut Butter & Banana

5 min

Smoothie

10 ingredients or less

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First time trying a green smoothie? Start here. Trust me: you can’t taste the greens.

Servings

Total

5 min

Prep

5 min

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Ingredients

  • 2
    frozen bananas
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL)
    peanut butter
  • 1 cup (25 g)
    fresh spinach
  • 1½ cups (360 mL)
    unsweetened soy milk
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Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender on high until well combined. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more plant-based milk.
  2. Pour, serve and enjoy!

Storage

  • Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately.
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Pilar - Nov. 27, 2021, 2:21 p.m.

I tried this but with homemade cashew butter instead of peanut butter. Loved it! My first ever green smoothie, and you're right, you can't taste the greens! The cashew butter masks the taste of the greens so well. Will definitely make again

PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2021, 10:01 p.m.

So glad the smoothie was enjoyed, Pilar, thank you!

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Rowena Ravenclaw - Nov. 12, 2021, 11:45 p.m.

I'd never had a green smoothie before, but this one honestly impressed me far more than I had expected! Although the ingredients are so simple, they work so well together and make a super tasty beverage. Thank you so much, Pick Up Limes!

PUL Team - Nov. 13, 2021, 3:56 p.m.

A massive compliment, Rowena, thank you for the kind words ☺️

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Crystal - Sept. 27, 2021, 10:22 a.m.

Never knew that a green spinach drink could taste so yummy! Filling, refreshing and amazingly healthy smoothie. Thank you Sadia, you are the best!

Your ardent follower since 2017 <3

God bless!

PUL Team - Sept. 27, 2021, 11:32 p.m.

Oh wow! Thank you, Crystal, for being here since then 😃 We're so grateful to have you in the PUL community 💚

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Mina - Aug. 29, 2021, 5:51 p.m.

I don't even know where to start. The first time I saw the ingredients I thought wth spinach????. Now this is my favorite smoothy. IT is DELICIOUS.
Please if you are reading this hesitating whether do it or not, JUST DO IT. NO REGRETS!!!!!!!!!!!

PUL Team - Aug. 29, 2021, 9:48 p.m.

Oh, Mina, we're so thrilled you're enjoying the smoothie! Thank you for the lovely review 💚

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SuzyQ - Aug. 17, 2021, 10:35 p.m.

AMAZING! Ever since I first tried it, it's been me and my sister's go-to smoothie. It's sweet and creamy, you can hardly tell there's spinach in it!

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Akisame - July 24, 2021, 7:09 p.m.

This is delicious, not to mention the house favorite! Love it!

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Wendy Muzien - July 24, 2021, 6:52 p.m.

I'm impress by this simple green smoothie recipe. You cannot taste the spinach (I add a large amount to it) and the banana gives it a nice sweetness to it. I add organic peanut butter. This smoothie alone helps me get through the mornings, especially during the hot summer mornings in my area. I've made these a few times a week. :)

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, 7:15 a.m.

So glad you're enjoying the smoothie, Wendy! 💚

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Sierra - July 24, 2021, 6:37 p.m.

Such a simple recipe, but SOOO good. I’ve shared it with others, and they’ve loved it too. It’s also delicious if you add some cocoa powder for a chocolatey smoothie! ;)

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, 2:02 a.m.

Mmm love the cocoa powder idea, Sierra! Thanks for sharing 😃

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Marie - July 24, 2021, 9:58 a.m.

Love this basic recipe! I added two small dates and more liquid and that made it perfect!

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Yuva - July 21, 2021, 11:07 a.m.

I am really addicted to this juice, thanks Sadia 🙂🙂

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Clare - July 13, 2021, 4 p.m.

Wow, you really can't taste the spinach at all! It really just tastes like a regular smoothie with a vibrant colouring!

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Clarissa - April 21, 2021, 2:54 p.m.

Thank you for this recipe! The smoothie is so simple but so delicious! I drink it on a regular basis.

PUL Team - April 22, 2021, 3:35 a.m.

We're so thrilled to hear this, Clarissa!

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amyy pan - April 21, 2021, 4:41 a.m.

First time drinking green smoothies, tasted AMAZING!

PUL Team - April 22, 2021, 3:01 a.m.

Yay! Thanks for sharing, Amyy Pan :D

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Louise Magnusson🇸🇪 - April 12, 2021, 4:47 a.m.

This smoothie is delicious and demonstrates again how few ingredients create magic! It’s fascinating how peanut/nut butters enhance the earthy grass flavour of spinach, whilst removing the bitter aftertaste. I believe this is the reason why I find this recipe so balanced. And again, I’ve grown so childishly fond of the cold texture created by frozen fruits😋🥰

PUL Team - April 12, 2021, 6:50 a.m.

Mmm yes, we love putting nut or seed butter in smoothies! So happy to hear this recipe was enjoyed, Louise 😃

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Lyndsey - April 6, 2021, 1:52 p.m.

This will always be my favorite smoothie recipe. Easy, delicious, and my toddler enjoys it, too. Great way to sneak in veggies. 😉

Love the convenience of the new site!

PUL Team - April 7, 2021, 3:27 a.m.

So thrilled to hear you and your little one enjoy the recipe, Lyndsey! Thank you 😀

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