As a food blogger, I’m sharing a simple 4-ingredient spinach and berry smoothie that’s one of my favorite Toddler Smoothie Recipes and shows how easy it is to sneak a serving of greens into a kid-friendly snack.

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I never thought I’d trick my kid with greens but this spinach and berry smoothie turned out to be my little miracle. With fresh spinach and mixed berries the cup looks like a tiny garden and tastes like a berry treat, not that weird veggie thing kids avoid.

I write recipes but even I was surprised how fast it disappeared, like they actually wanted more. It’s perfect for mornings or a quick snack when you need something easy, and yeah it lives in my list of Toddler Smoothie Recipes that actually get requested again.

Try it and watch the face-then-smile moment, you’ll see.

Ingredients

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Packed with iron and fibre, adds green freshness and a kinda earthy note.
Sweet yet tart, loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, brightens the drink.
Gives natural sweetness and creamy body, good potassium boost, helps thicken.
Rich and creamy protein source, has probiotics, makes the smoothie satisfyingly thick.

Ingredient Quantities

2 cups packed fresh spinach

1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

1 ripe banana (about 1 medium)

1 cup plain full fat yogurt

How to Make this

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1. Rinse 2 cups packed fresh spinach and 1 cup mixed berries under cold water, drain well so the blender doesn’t get waterlogged.

2. Peel 1 ripe banana and break it into chunks, that sweet ripe banana is what gives most of the sweetness so don’t skimp.

3. Spoon 1 cup plain full fat yogurt into the blender first, the yogurt will help the blades grab everything.

4. Add the packed spinach on top of the yogurt, then the banana chunks, then the mixed berries — if the berries are frozen put them on top so they act like little weights and help blending.

5. Start the blender on low or pulse a few times to break things up, then crank it to high and blend until smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds depending on your blender.

6. Stop and scrape the sides with a spatula if needed, then blend again until totally smooth; kids prefer no leafy strings.

7. If it’s too thick add a splash of water or milk and blend again, if you used fresh berries and want it colder toss in a couple ice cubes then blend.

8. Taste it, if it needs more sweetness use a riper banana next time or add a tiny drizzle of honey or maple syrup for older kids, but for toddlers keep it plain.

9. Pour into cups and serve right away for best color and nutrition, or chill briefly in the fridge; it’ll keep up to 24 hours but will turn darker over time.

10. Leftovers can be frozen in popsicle molds for an easy snack later, or freeze extra ripe bananas ahead of time to make thicker, creamier smoothies.

Equipment Needed

1. Blender: the main thing, high speed if you want zero leafy strings but any blender works ok.
2. Measuring cup (1 cup) and 1-cup/measuring spoons: for the yogurt, berries and banana so you dont overdo it.
3. Colander or salad spinner: to rinse and drain the spinach and berries so the blender doesnt get waterlogged.
4. Cutting board: for peeling and chunking the banana.
5. Paring knife: to peel the banana and trim any stems from berries.
6. Rubber spatula: to scrape the sides so everything blends smooth.
7. Drinking cups or jars: to serve or chill the smoothie right away.
8. Ice cube tray or popsicle molds (optional): if you want it colder fast or to freeze leftovers for snacks.

FAQ

Can I use frozen berries instead of fresh? Yes, frozen berries work great, they make the smoothie thicker and colder so you might not need ice, just add a splash of milk or water if it gets too thick.

What if I dont have a ripe banana? Use a slightly underripe banana and add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it, or use half an avocado for creaminess but the flavor will change a bit.

Do I need to add liquid since the recipe only lists yogurt? Usually yes, a little milk, almond milk or water (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup) helps it blend smooth. Add more or less to reach the texture you like.

Can I swap the yogurt for a dairy free option? Absolutely, use coconut yogurt or a plant based yogurt. Keep in mind full fat yogurt gives more creaminess, so dairy free versions might be thinner.

How long will leftovers keep? Store in an airtight container in the fridge and drink within 24 hours for best flavor, up to 48 hours is okay but it may separate and taste less fresh. Give it a shake or stir before drinking.

Any tips to make it smoother and less gritty? Blend the spinach and a small amount of liquid first until it's pureed, then add the other ingredients and blend until totally smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.

Spinach Berry Smoothie Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Spinach: baby kale, Swiss chard, or beet greens (similar greens that blend smooth and keep the color)
Mixed berries: frozen strawberries, raspberries, or pitted cherries (use whatever’s sweet and available)
Banana: 1/2 avocado for creaminess, 1 cup ripe mango for tropical sweetness, or 1/3 cup silken tofu for neutral creaminess
Plain full fat yogurt: Greek yogurt for thicker texture, kefir for a drinkable tang, or full fat coconut yogurt for a dairy free swap

Pro Tips

1) Layering and blending trick: put the yogurt in first so the blades can grab stuff easier, then add greens and fruit on top. If your berries are frozen put them highest, they act like little weights and help everything blend. Start on low or pulse a few times, then go high, and stop to scrape the sides if you need to.

2) Control texture and temp: use a frozen banana for extra creaminess, or toss in a couple ice cubes if you want it colder. If it’s too thick add a splash of water or milk and blend again. For little kids blend until totally smooth so there’s no leafy strings.

3) Sweetness tips: pick a really ripe banana for most of the sweetness. Taste before adding anything else, and only add a tiny drizzle of honey or maple for older kids — but keep it plain for toddlers.

4) Make-ahead and storage hacks: pour leftovers into popsicle molds for an easy snack later, or freeze extra ripe bananas peeled and ready to pop in the blender. Smoothies keep up to about 24 hours in the fridge but they will get darker over time, so drink sooner for best color.

Spinach Berry Smoothie Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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Servings

servings

Calories

409

kcal

Equipment: 1. Blender: the main thing, high speed if you want zero leafy strings but any blender works ok.
2. Measuring cup (1 cup) and 1-cup/measuring spoons: for the yogurt, berries and banana so you dont overdo it.
3. Colander or salad spinner: to rinse and drain the spinach and berries so the blender doesnt get waterlogged.
4. Cutting board: for peeling and chunking the banana.
5. Paring knife: to peel the banana and trim any stems from berries.
6. Rubber spatula: to scrape the sides so everything blends smooth.
7. Drinking cups or jars: to serve or chill the smoothie right away.
8. Ice cube tray or popsicle molds (optional): if you want it colder fast or to freeze leftovers for snacks.

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh spinach
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe banana (about 1 medium)
1 cup plain full fat yogurt

Directions

Rinse 2 cups packed fresh spinach and 1 cup mixed berries under cold water, drain well so the blender doesn’t get waterlogged.
Peel 1 ripe banana and break it into chunks, that sweet ripe banana is what gives most of the sweetness so don't skimp.
Spoon 1 cup plain full fat yogurt into the blender first, the yogurt will help the blades grab everything.
Add the packed spinach on top of the yogurt, then the banana chunks, then the mixed berries — if the berries are frozen put them on top so they act like little weights and help blending.
Start the blender on low or pulse a few times to break things up, then crank it to high and blend until smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds depending on your blender.
Stop and scrape the sides with a spatula if needed, then blend again until totally smooth; kids prefer no leafy strings.
If it’s too thick add a splash of water or milk and blend again, if you used fresh berries and want it colder toss in a couple ice cubes then blend.
Taste it, if it needs more sweetness use a riper banana next time or add a tiny drizzle of honey or maple syrup for older kids, but for toddlers keep it plain.
Pour into cups and serve right away for best color and nutrition, or chill briefly in the fridge; it'll keep up to 24 hours but will turn darker over time.
Leftovers can be frozen in popsicle molds for an easy snack later, or freeze extra ripe bananas ahead of time to make thicker, creamier smoothies.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.