This is the Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie filled with tons of healthy ingredients like spinach, green apple, banana and mango!
Easy to make and loaded with natural sweetness, this smoothie is a delicious way to sneak more greens into your day!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Nutrient-packed: Loaded with fruits and veggies like spinach, apple, and mango for a healthy boost.
- Meal prep-friendly: Make ahead and store for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
- Deliciously sweet: Naturally sweetened with fruit…no added sugar needed!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Bananas – if you’re not a fan of bananas, avocado is a great substitute.
- Spinach – swap out for another dark leafy green such as kale.
- Mango – avocado would also make your smoothie nice and creamy.
- Green apple – use another type of fruit like kiwi, pineapple or berries.
- Cucumber – try using zucchini or leave this out altogether.
- Ground flax – you could also try adding in some chia seeds or hemp seeds.
How to make a green smoothie
Step 1: Prep ingredients.
Wash, peel, and chop the fruits and veggies.
Step 2: Add to blender.
Place all the ingredients in a blender.
Step 3: Blend.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Enjoy.
Pour into a glass and drink right away or store in mason jars if meal prepping.
Recipe Variations
Feel free to experiment with different smoothie add-ins! I suggest using frozen ingredients wherever you can, since it provides more texture to your smoothie. Keep in mind you might need to add in about ½ cup of water depending on how much frozen fruit you’ve used.
Try some of these!
- Nut butters, protein powder, silken tofu or Greek yogurt for more protein
- Chia seeds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for healthy fats
- Spirulina for extra amino acids
- Aloe vera juice for its cleansing properties
- Apple cider vinegar for gut health
- Cacao nibs for antioxidants
- Cinnamon for sweetness
- Hemp seeds for omega-3 fatty acids and protein
Frequently asked questions
How can I make this smoothie more filling?
Add protein-rich ingredients like Greek yogurt, protein powder, nut butter, or silken tofu to keep you fuller for longer.
Is this smoothie healthy?
Yes! As long as you stick to fruits and veggies without sugar-filled juices or syrups, green smoothies are super healthy and packed full of nutrients. This green smoothie is packed full of fresh, whole foods that will reset your body and make you feel awake and refreshed.
Should I do a green smoothie cleanse?
The short answer is no! While green smoothies are a fantastic way to pack in fruits and veggies, they shouldn’t replace your meals. Your body is already great at detoxing naturally, so there’s no need for a smoothie “cleanse” or “detox.” Eating whole foods alongside smoothies is essential to get all the nutrients your body needs. Deprivation isn’t healthy—focus on balanced, nutritious choices to achieve your health goals sustainably!
Meal prepping your smoothies
Meal prepping your green smoothies ensures you always have a healthy option on hand. Make a large batch and store them in mason jars in the fridge for 4-5 days. Some discoloration may occur after a few days due to air exposure, but this doesn’t affect the taste. Just give the smoothie a good stir and add a splash of water if needed to refresh it.
Freezing this recipe
If you’re not sure when you’ll drink your smoothies, freeze them for up to 3 months in individual portions. Thaw in the fridge overnight or let them sit at room temperature for a few hours before enjoying.
For even easier prep, freeze the ingredients in ready-to-blend smoothie packets. When you’re ready, just add the contents to your blender, pour in some liquid, and blend until smooth.
More healthy smoothie recipes
Or try my beet juice recipe for another healthy, delicious, nutrient-filled drink.
Meal prep tools for this recipe
- These are the mason jars I use to store my green smoothies.
- Vitamix is the best blender on the market – definitely worthwhile if you’re going to make smoothies often!
- These colourful mason jar lids are so fun and perfect if you lose your lids.
Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 mango, peeled and sliced
- 1 green apple, cored and sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup ground flax
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender (you may want to add up to 1/4 cup of water), then divide evenly among 4 different mason jars with lids. Smoothies will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
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Comments & Reviews
Divya says
Hey! I love your recipes! I just wanted to ask if you’ve ever made this with frozen spinach; do you know what the 2 cups of fresh leaves would convert to?
Taylor Stinson says
Hi Divya! Unfortunately I don’t know how much it would be in terms of frozen spinach but you can just throw a handful in and it should be fine!