Here is a creamy and delicious apple spinach banana smoothie for weight loss that you can add to your diet if you’re trying to lose weight. This smoothie is packed with nutrients that will help with muscle recovery and prevent cravings.
Spinach Apple Banana Smoothie Benefits
Apples – are extra low in calories and contains 0 grams of fat. They are high in fiber, natural sugars, and a little bit of protein. When added to smoothies, they help keep you feeling full longer during the day and prevent cravings so you’ll eat less.
Also, apples help with digestion, stabilizes high blood sugar and lowers cholesterol levels. This fruit is perfect for weight loss.
Spinach – is also very low in calories and rich in antioxidants and micronutrients such as vitamin C, lutein, nitrates, kaempferol, potassium, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium. This leafy green is great for eye, skin, & bone health, blood circulation (thanks to nitrates), and also lowers high blood pressure.
Bananas – are high in potassium, carbs, and natural sugars which when added to your smoothies will help improve muscle health, improve your energy levels, keep you feeling full longer, and stabilize your blood sugar levels. Note: these are all important factors for weight loss.
Almond Milk – is low in calories and highly nutritious and similar to other plant-based milk, it’s a great option for those with lactose intolerance. It’s a rich source of vitamin D & E, plus it contains a little bit of calcium and potassium.
Greek Yogurt – contains protein, iodine, aids in muscle recovery after exercising, and good for gut health, thanks to the amount of probiotics it contains. Also adding Greek yogurt to your smoothies will keep you feeling full longer during the day and prevent cravings.
Apple Spinach Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, & diced)
- 1 cup of fresh baby spinach (loosely packed)
- 1/2 banana (peeled & sliced)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk (fat-free)
- 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free)
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey (optional)
How To Make Apple Spinach Banana Smoothie
Start by poring the milk into the blender and add the apples, spinach, banana, Greek yogurt, and honey. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until extra smooth and creamy.
Apple Spinach Banana Smoothie Nutrition Facts
This apple spinach banana smoothie has | 174 calories | 1.8g total fat | 0.1g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 94mg sodium | 38g total carbs | 4.1g dietary fiber | 20g total sugars | 4.8g protein | 50mcg vitamin D | 43mg calcium | 1mg iron | 493mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage & Tips
Drinking your smoothies right away after blending is always recommended because you’ll get all the antioxidants and nutrients. With that being said, if you want to make this ahead of time, you could freeze all of the ingredients and blend it when you are ready to drink.
If that’s not an option, blend the smoothie, pour it into a cup with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Give it a stir before drinking.
Note: you can also freeze your smoothies after blending and let them thaw completely on your kitchen counter, give it a quick blend in the blender and enjoy.
Want More Apple Smoothie Recipes?
- Apple Almond Cinnamon Smoothie
- Kiwi Apple Smoothie For Weight Loss
- Apple Spinach Avocado Smoothie For Weight Loss
- Creamy Apple Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Creamy Apple Banana Date Smoothie
- Creamy Apple Oatmeal Smoothie
- Delicious Apple Strawberry Smoothie
Conclusion
I hope you try this apple spinach banana smoothie for weight loss recipe and if you do, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. You can find me on Pinterest, Flipboard, & Instagram for more smoothie recipes.
