With yummy ingredients (such as ginger, banana, pineapple and spinach), this green ginger smoothie is delicious and refreshing. It takes takes minutes to make and great for breakfast or a snack.
I have a confession to make.
I am a food blogger.
You’re probably thinking that’s no secret confession or anything.
Okay, here it goes …
As food obsessed as I am, sometimes I forget to eat!
Funny, isn’t it?!
Well, it’s mostly during weekends when I’m busy doing all the things.
Then, boom, it strikes me like a ton of bricks.
Dawn is hangry! Nobody likes hangry Dawn, not even me. I get so cantankerous. Like, don’t even look at me. You too?
That’s where a hearty smoothie does the trick. It takes minutes to whip up, it’s filled with all kinds of delicious ingredients and keeps hangry Dawn at bay.
Thinking a veggie smoothie recipe isn’t for you? Try this one out and you’ll be a green smoothie believer, my friends. I wouldn’t steer you wrong!
How To Make a Smoothie
I don’t need to tell you that making a smoothie is easy!
You simply throw the prepared ingredients in the blender jug and blend. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
For most smoothies, you need to have your liquid base (that is, some sort of milk), add-ins like spinach or berries and a sweetener (optional).
To make this green smoothie, I use:
- Almond milk
- Banana (preferably frozen), to thicken
- Freshly grated ginger
- Freshly grated turmeric
- Lemon Juice
- Baby Spinach
- Pineapple (to naturally sweeten)
How to Peel and Mince Ginger
Some people use a spoon to scrape the outer layers from fresh ginger (especially younger ginger). Me? I prefer to use a potato peeler.
After peeled, I typically cut into small strips and then mince with a knife until fine. Don’t want to use a knife? Grate it with a microplane.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Ensure that the banana is frozen because this will give a creamy consistency to your smoothie.
- Want this ginger smoothie even creamier? Use frozen pineapple chunks as well.
- I recommend using fresh turmeric here. You could use powdered turmeric, but it will change the colour of your smoothie and it won’t be green. Want to omit? That’s okay too.
- Speaking of turmeric, that stuff stains! You will be going around with orange hands all day once you handle. Not the end of the world, but if you want to avoid, just wear some gloves while mincing.
- Need things a little sweeter? Add some maple syrup, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until you’ve reach your desired sweetness level.
More Yummy Smoothie Recipes
If you make this ginger smoothie recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Ginger Smoothie With Spinach
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric, or 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric (optional)
- 2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
- ½ cup chopped fresh pineapple (peeled)
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach, about 2 loosely packed cups
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from about ½ of a lemon
- ½ cup crushed ice, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Divide the smoothie between two glasses. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Jennifer Hedrick says
It’s very yummy and nourishing! I was nauseated so found this and it has several things that could help. So now the nausea is gone and I didn’t even need pepto or anything. I’m just sipping it now.
I do think I put too much ginger so added another banana more pineapple lemon juice an avocado and some pea protein powder. Then it was super balanced! Next time I will measure the fresh ginger better 🤣
Oh. P.S. wasn’t sure what 1/2 stalk of turmeric measured out to be so used 2 tsps powdered. I’d like to try fresh turmeric root next time if you don’t mind letting me know a good measurement for fresh or powdered?
Thank you so much for sharing, Dawn! I’m loving smoothies and working them into my life all the time now as I seek to be healthier. I look forward to checking out your page and I’m going to save this on my Pinterest. ❤️
Dawn | Girl Heart Food says
Yay, I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Jennifer!! I updated the quantity used for the turmeric to make it clearer. For this recipe, I like to use about 1 tablespoon of freshly grated turmeric (or 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric). If you enjoy smoothie recipes, this blueberry peanut butter smoothie is quite yummy. 🙂 Thanks again!
Sarah says
I love this! Especially the ginger. I actually use a handful of spinach and one of kale. I also have used water instead of almond milk and it works fine with frozen fruit.
Dawn | Girl Heart Food says
That’s wonderful, Sarah! I’m so happy you enjoy the recipe (and such a yummy idea to use a combination of spinach and kale).
Melissa says
This sounds like the perfect smoothie! I love adding ginger to smoothies. I need to start keeping ginger in the freezer. I buy it and forget it in the vegetable drawer in the fridge.
Girl Heart Food says
Me too! Adds such a lovely punch of flavour, doesn’t it?
Kim says
I freeze my ginger too! I find it way easier to grate that way – and I can sometimes lose track of things in the fridge so it really is the best option for me. I think I need to get on the smoothie train; I can forget to eat too, and HANGRY is no fun!
Girl Heart Food says
Yes! Thanks so much, Kim!
Julia says
Haha, I also often forget to eat when I am busy doing all the recipe testing and photographing. The photo of all the ingredients is soooo beautiful! I love that you used pineapple to add a bit of sweetness and acidity to this delicious smoothie!
Girl Heart Food says
Right?! Thank you so much for the kind comment, Julia 🙂
Valentina says
I knida wish I could say I’ve forgotten to eat — but, what I’m going to eat next is often on my mind. Sometimes I’m too busy to eat (that’s not good!), but I’m thinking about what I’m going to eat, when I can eat. Ha!
The flavors in this smoothie sound tasty and SO healthy. I’m sure this is a great way to start the day!
Girl Heart Food says
Lol…most times for me too, but on occasion I do forget! Thank you Valentina…it sure is 😉
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Oh me too! Not so much on the weekends, but when I’m at work on the weekdays! That’s not good at all! This smoothie would be perfect to start the day or to make in the morning and pack into my lunch for the moment when hunger hits!
Girl Heart Food says
Indeed it isn’t! It definitely hits the spot! Thanks Kathy 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I need all the goodness and vitamins from this smoothie right now Dawn, because I’m as sick as a dog! Ugh! I haven’t been sick in years and I’m down and out. Need all the fluids and this smoothie would be perfect! Sending my husband out for the ingredients! Maybe I’ll even get hime to make it for me too!
Girl Heart Food says
Oh no! Hope you feel better soon!! XO
Kelly | Foodtasia says
Dawn, I usually forget to eat lunch. Then I can’t wait until dinner, so I have something to eat and I’m not hungry for dinner. This smoothie would be just the thing to keep me going until dinner. It looks so refreshing and energizing! Love the pineapple in it!
Girl Heart Food says
Haha…oh the cycle! Thank you Kelly! It is quite refreshing for sure 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I always forget to eat when I’m busy! Sometimes time just gets away from me, you know? I love the idea of whipping up a smoothie on those days, especially one as healthy as this! I usually throw fresh ginger into my smoothies but rarely fresh turmeric–luckily, I know the grocery store down the street stocks it fresh so I’ll pick some up next time and I can try this. YUM!
Girl Heart Food says
Right? Hope you love it, Kelsie! It’s a yummy one 🙂 Have a great weekend!
David @ Spiced says
Oh man, this sounds like it’s a great detox recipe to shake of the cold that’s been going around lately. I definitely had it last week…no fun. I had to laugh about your comment re: fancy pants. I don’t wear fancy pants anymore. It’s jeans or pj pants. That’s what you get from me. Haha! I still have the fancy pants (I just hung ’em up in the new closet), but I haven’t pulled them out since a wedding last Fall. Eh, I digress. This smoothie sounds tasty, and I’d be willing to give the veggie thing a try here. Love the flavor combo you’ve got going on!
Girl Heart Food says
Totally!! Haha…jeans or pj pants – I can roll with that 😉 Thank you so much, David!
Haylie Abele says
I never forget to eat! In fact, when I’m eating a meal, I’m usually already pondering what meal I will have next…LOL! I love how this smoothie is packed with such delicious superfoods! I bet the ginger and turmeric really spice it up! You won’t get the flu drinking this baby everyday! 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Usually I forget to eat while I’m actually focusing on cooking, lol!! Too funny! This is a good one! Thank you Haylie 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
I’ve never added ginger to a smoothie before, but I like the way it sounds! And this colour is just perfect for the upcoming Paddy’s Day weekend. I’ll enjoy this in the morning before I dive head first into other beverages and snacks! 😉 Hope you’re having a great week Dawn!
Girl Heart Food says
It’s so yummy!! Hope you get a chance to try soon 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Brooke Ashley says
Yummy! I’ve made this twice now and my hubby and I enjoy this recipe. I like starting my day with this and knowing I’m treating my body well. I didn’t have fresh tumeric so used 1/2 tsp of powdered tumeric PLUS a pinch of black pepper (to activate the circumin in the tumeric). Also added 1/2 cup frozen avocado for a healthy fat for circumin absorption (recommended by my nutritionist) and 2 tbsp of flax seed for a protein. With the extra bulk I added 1-1.5 cups additional milk.