Low Sodium Green Smoothie Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis Low Sodium Green Smoothie recipe is a fresh way to start the day – with spinach, banana, and oranges, for a refreshing low sodium breakfast. This fruity tropical smoothie is sweet and will help you rise and shine!
This 5 minute blender breakfast recipe is a great low sodium breakfast option. A healthy and nutritious breakfast that you can take on the go.
And browse through our guide on the best low sodium protein powders to give this smoothie an extra boost!
Want to add more greens to your diet, and also want to mask the taste? This delicious low sodium green smoothie will give you all the benefits of eating spinach for breakfast in one glass. Lots of bright fresh fruits cover the taste, and you can blend everything together into a delicious and healthy smoothie!
While fruits are low in sodium on their own, this breakfast smoothie has no added protein powder or additives (which can contain high amounts of sodium)! This is a great refreshing morning smoothie, especially after a long walk or early workout. It’s sweet, tangy, and loaded with good-for-you ingredients, with no added salt.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s bright, fresh, and delicious!
- It has a sweet and citrusy flavor from using tropical fruits.
- An easy breakfast that comes together in just 5 minutes.
- A fantastic low sodium breakfast idea, and a great way to get nutrients in first thing in the morning!
- It’s versatile – you can add or substitute so many great fruits into this smoothie.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pineapple
- Spinach
- Orange
- Banana
- Flaxseed – totally optional, but I love adding a scoop into my smoothies each day. The flax has a wonderful mild flavor and adds a little thickness to the drink.
- Low Sodium Protein Powder – I like to use a plain unflavored or or vanilla protein to add in extra nutrients.
- Water
- Ice
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
Additions and Variations
- You can use either fresh or frozen fruit for this recipe. I almost always use frozen pineapple and mango, as they are inexpensive and easy to find all year round.
- You can add in berries too – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or black berries all would be great options.
- If you can’t find a low sodium protein powder, you can omit it.
- For a sweeter smoothie, use orange juice instead of water. For a creamy smoothie, you can add milk instead of water.
The Best Blender for the Job
I’ve owned a lot of blenders, but my Vitamix blender is definitely the best. This high-speed blender will blend even the toughest of ingredients into pulp. I prefer using my blender for recipes like this, as it’s simple to clean the blender afterwards.
Great for making all kinds of low so sauces, smoothies, or recipes like this. This is definitely one kitchen appliance we use on a daily basis!
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: Add you washed fruit, greens, water, and ice to a high speed blender.
Step 2: Secure the lid and begin blending.
Step 3: Blend on low, and increase speed until all fruit/ice chunks are blended and the smoothie is a creamy consistency.
Step 4: Pour into your favorite glass, sit back, and enjoy!
Dietary Modifications
- If you want to make this recipe high in protein – choose a protein powder that is low in sodium – I recommend a plain pea protein.
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free – if you are adding a protein powder, make sure it keeps with any dietary modifications you require. I like a vegan and gluten free orange and ginger protein for this smoothie, if I’m adding a powder!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! I find frozen fruit to be an excellent option, especially frozen mangoes and pineapple. You can also use frozen spinach or freeze your own bananas that are going ripe (just peel them first before freezing).
This easy green smoothie contains just 20mg of sodium per serving. It will depend on the ingredients you use, and if you use any protein powder as well which can add to the overall sodium content.
I find that baby spinach has the most mild flavor – you won’t even notice it’s there! You can also use kale which has a slightly bitter flavor, or Swiss chard or arugula for a more earthy flavor.
More Low Sodium Breakfast Ideas
- Low Sodium Blueberry Muffins Recipe (No Salt Added)
- Low Sodium Oatmeal Recipe
- No Salt Added Almond Milk Recipe
- Low Sodium Biscuits Recipe
- Low Sodium Pancakes Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Low Sodium Green Smoothie
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 cup pineapple fresh or frozen
- 1 cup mango
- 1 large banana peeled
- 1 large orange peeled
- 1.5 cup ice
- 2 cups water
- 1 scoop low sodium protein powder optional
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds optional
Instructions
- Add you washed fruit, greens, water, and ice to a high speed blender.
- Blend on low, and increase speed until all fruit/ice chunks are blended and the smoothie is a creamy consistency.
- Pour into your favorite glass, sit back, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen fruit for this recipe. I almost always use frozen pineapple and mango, as they are inexpensive and easy to find all year round.
- You can add in berries too – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or black berries all would be great options.
- If you can’t find a low sodium protein powder, you can omit it.
- For a sweeter smoothie, use orange juice instead of water. For a creamy smoothie, you can add milk instead of water.
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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A great combination of flavors
Tasty with great ingredients