This Berry Spinach Smoothie is the perfect healthy way to start your day! It’s full of vitamins and antioxidants and tastes amazing, too!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you’re all enjoying your day and that it’s filled with hearts, flowers, love, and CHOCOLATE!
Valentine’s fun aside, my kiddos and I have been a little under the weather for the past couple of days.
Sore throats, runny noses, not sleeping well…all of which leads to just feeling plain ole exhausted. This is my baby girl’s first time ever being sick. Iit makes me so sad to see her feeling all puny, and listening to her little baby snuffles.
My son is the same way. Whenever he gets sick, it’s ALWAYS in his chest. He will wake up coughing and crying, and sometimes we just have to spend the night sitting in the bathroom with the hot water turned on while the steam works its magic. After a night like that, we need a little whole food healing power.
I love smoothies for breakfast during the week, and they’re especially great when you’re not feeling well and don’t have much of an appetite. Even if regular-chewable food doesn’t seem all that palatable, a nice cold smoothie is a great way to make sure you’re still getting some good nutrition. Plus it’s a little easier on a sore throat than your typical breakfast fare.
This smoothie is full of good-for-you ingredients and it tastes amazing, too. This one is especially well-liked by my 3 year old who, as a matter of fact, ate the ENTIRE container-full of blueberries while I was taking photos.
I’m not even joking. I told him he could have a few, and I watched him take a handful and then go sit down at the counter. He was so quiet, and I had gotten all sucked into playing around with the camera settings, that I didn’t even notice him sneak the little clamshell package over to his seat.
I looked up to find an empty plastic shell sitting in his little blue-dyed hands, and a guilty grin on his face. Now I’m a little concerned that he may turn into a blueberry. Or at least develop a slightly blue undertone. I guess only time will tell…
Hope this finds you in happy, healthy spirits wherever you are. And if you’ve got a little case of the winter sickies, give this smoothie a try. It might just help kick that cold to the curb.
Berry + Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries, (I used strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 large handfuls of spinach
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tsp. Chia seeds, (optional, but they're such a great superfood!)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. You can add more ice or almond milk to achieve a desired consistency, but I find that the listed amounts of ingredients produce a really great smoothie texture.
Natalie says
I love smoothie recipes that secretly hides greens… like this delicious smoothie. I will definitely make this for my kids. And my self. Love the ingredients and flavors.
Gloria says
I love packing my smoothies with lots of nutritious ingredients. The combination of berries and spinach is a powerhouse. Perfect as a meal replacement, or post-workout drink.
Alexis says
My kids love smoothies and this one looks delicious. I’ll be adding this one to their rotation this week. I love all of the whole foods you’ve included in this recipe.
Dent Gordon says
I am trying to up my smoothie game in the mornings and this fits the bill! So easy to make and so delicious!
Mahy says
OK, I’ve got to be honest – I’ve never thought of mixing spinach with berries. But looking at how awesome this smoothie looks, I am sold. As soon as I have spinach and berries, I am making it! š
Cathy says
Yummy! Simple ingredients and fast to make! Love it! And who doesn’t love smoothies?!
Ashima says
This is perfect for healthy January after all the binge eating over the holidays š I love berry smoothies and spinach will be a perfect addition to them.
Brian Jones says
Smoothies are a wonderful hangover cure too š This sounds lovely.
Emmeline says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I love a good breakfast smoothie but needed a bit of a nudge to get back into them after all the Holiday stuff – this sure is it! š
Veena Azmanovv says
This looks delicious and healthy. Love the make to this amazing recipe.
Valerie says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! It looks and sounds delicious. I love that you have included chia seeds…something I’ve never thought about adding to a smoothie.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Hi Valerie! I love chia seeds, and they are great in smoothies! They don’t alter the flavor at all and just bump up the nutrition. š Thank you so much for visiting!
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Thank you for linking on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!! You are one of this weeks features!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Yay!! Thank you, Chandra! So excited to be featured! š
Kelly says
Found you through the Fantastic Friday Blog Hop. This looks so yummy! I must try it. New follower on Blog Lovin and Facebook!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Hi Kelly! Thank you for stopping by! I’m following you back. š
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Thanks for sharing at My Favorite Things Party. Super healthy & yummy looking. Theresa co host. Drop by anytime and hope to see you again this week.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you for hosting, Theresa!
Rachel says
This looks healthy and delicious! Great way to get some extra veggies in our families diet. It is so hard with a meat loving man and 5 year old so I am always looking for good ideas.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Rachel, I can totally relate to that. I call my husband “the meatatarian.” š And my son is very picky, but he loves smoothies so I know he gets some veggies in that way. Hope your guys like it, too and thank you for coming over! š
Carrie This Home says
It’s such a good idea to have a spinach smoothie to help during sickness. I had to laugh at your son eating all the blueberries while you messed with the camera–I could totally see that happening in my house! Thanks so much for sharing this at Frugal Crafty Home Blog hop!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Oh yeah, I have to watch that little guy. He is like a bottomless pit and will eat me out of house and home if I don’t keep a close eye on him! Thanks for coming by, Carrie!
Christina says
I was just looking for a blueberry and spinach smoothie, so this was perfect timing! I wonder how some cocoa thrown in there would taste. Hmm… š
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Ooooh, cocoa sounds good to me!! Let me know how it turns out, girl!
Ashley Parrish says
This looks so tasty and refreshing š So sorry your kiddos have been sick. I am not a mom, but I am sure that it’s the worst. Really enjoy reading through your blog! Love all your healthy recipes š
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks so much, girl! They’re much better now, but it’s no fun for anybody when the babes are sick.
Carolyn ~ homework says
Visiting from Project Inspired! Your smoothie looks amazing. I’d love for you to share at my link party – The Inspiration Board at homework! http://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/02/the-inspiration-board-creative-party-142.html
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Carolyn! I’ll definitely drop by!
Farm Fresh Mama says
Yum! This looks so good. I love a leafy green smoothie.
Found this on the Show Me Your Plaid link up!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
I’m all about leafy greens smoothies, too! š
Diatta Harris says
This is one of my favorite smoothies. Beautiful photos!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Diatta! Definitely one of my favorites, too. š
Doreen@househoneys says
You are so right about smoothies Ashlyn!
Seems like so many people are under the weather. I guess it’s typical for this time of year. I hope by now your babies are on the mend (and you too!).
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you so much, Doreen. We are starting to feel a little bit better around here and getting a little bit more sleep! Hope you have a great week. š
Lindsay @brokeandbougie says
Just found your bloglovin profile through the fantastic fridays linkup- can’t wait to try your recipes!!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Hi Lindsay! I’m following you back on bloglovin’ and twitter, too. Thank you for coming by! š