We love making smoothies at our house. Probably because it is hot here for 10 months out of the year so it is a way for us to cool down! I love adding spinach to our smoothies because it is a great way to get extra veggies, and the bonus is the kids don’t even know it’s there! As St. Patrick’s Day approaches this becomes the Kiwi, Spinach Shamrock Smoothie, but we still enjoy this green smoothie way past March!
For your smoothie you will need apple juice, Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 1 banana, 2 kiwi, 2 cups packed spinach, and ice (sorry not shown)! If you plan on making this smoothie a lot I buy my kiwi from Costco so I can get a bunch of them for a better price.
You can start by cutting up your kiwi so they are all ready. I just cut the ends off of each kiwi, and then I slice off the skin all the way around. Then I slice my kiwi in little slices so it blends up better.
In a blender add your apple juice, greek vanilla yogurt, spinach, banana, kiwi, and ice. I use crushed ice when I have it. My ice maker broke the other day so I am using store-bought ice here.
Put your lid on and blend er’ up!
That is it! So simple and a great (natural green) St. Patrick’s Day treat! This makes about the 2 full size (16 oz) glasses you see below.
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- ½ cup apple juice
- 1 cup Chobani Greek Vanilla Yogurt
- 1 banana
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- 2 kiwi peeled and sliced
- 1 cup ice
- Peel and slice your kiwi.
- Place your apple juice, greek yogurt, banana, spinach, kiwi, and ice in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
frugallivingontheranch says
Hi Jen, I love the name of your blog and link up party, I am also a fireman’s wife and the mother of a firewoman ( my daughter is on the dept. and a EMT) we are a volunteer dept. I followed you on FB and your blog. look forward to checking out you blog.
have a great day,
Connie
Jen says
Thank you so much for checking out my blog and link party and for following me! So cool that your husband and daughter are also on the dept! I love hearing from all the other fireman’s wives out there! Have a blessed week!
Carol says
I love smoothies and this one is both healthy and tasty.
Jen says
Thank you. I love how it is so good and healthy too!
DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says
My daughter loves kiwi look forward to trying your recipe! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party. Pinned & Shared.
Jen says
Thank you so much I and hope you like it!
The Simple Living MomAmber says
I love the idea of a healthy version of the shamrock shake!
I’ve been looking up different versions but this one is my favorite so far. I like that you incorporate kiwi, yogurt, and apple juice.
I’ll be trying this with my boys asap!
Jen says
Thank you! I hope you all like it. Have a great weekend!
angie says
wow love that green color and I can well imagine packed with power
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Lina says
It sounds delicious! 😀 Thanks for the recipe.
Jen says
You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Miz Helen says
I just pinned your awesome smoothie! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jen says
Thank you and have a great week!