This Green Hälsa Smoothie with squash and greens is a great way to satisfy your green smoothie craving.

While I love a good smoothie, most of the time I choose to eat my food. Why blend it all up when you can enjoy the individual flavors of the berries, nuts, greens, and whatever else you are putting in there? I have an especially hard time putting a perfectly ripe avocado into a smoothie — I would rather have it on my toast, in my guacamole, or just straight up!

But that said, sometimes, there is nothing like a good smoothie. Whether I need a quick way to add greens and fiber to my day, or am craving greens after a weekend of traveling or holiday parties. Smoothies are also a great way to get greens, probiotics, and chia seeds into my family.

If your kids (and husband!) are like mine and don’t want a green-colored smoothie, you can easily add a handful of greens to a chocolate banana milkshake or a berry smoothie, and they probably won’t even notice. Or, have them help you make the smoothie. They are more likely to try it, even if it’s just a sip.

Need some recipe ideas? Check out my smoothie guide, wild blueberry and pear smoothie, and strawberry squash smoothie. Making a smoothie bowl is also fun, and my kids definitely love the added crunch factor in this one.

But for days when you need a tasty green smoothie, here is one of my go-to’s…

Green Hälsa Smoothie

This green smoothie is perfect for those days when you need some added greens and fiber to get you back on track. It's also a great way to use up extra kale. Want it a touch sweeter? Add more banana or manog. Or try adding a date. Enjoy!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Scandinavian

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½-¾ cup plain kefir or Greek yogurt (sub another ½ cup almond milk or try soy yogurt if need it dairy free or vegan)
• ½ medium frozen banana fresh banana + 2 ice cubes also works!
• ½ cup frozen mango or more banana
• 1 cup baby spinach or 2-4 kale leaves, destemmed
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax meal
• 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter (optional, but yummy and satisfying)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and/or cinnamon or cardamom

Equipment

• 1 High-speed blender

Method

 

1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. Process until smooth.Pour into a glass. Enjoy!

Notes

Suggestions:

Garnish with colorful fruit, like blackberries, sliced strawberries, or an orange slice.

Need more protein? Try adding 1 scoop of protein powder. 

Want more flavor? Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or cardamom!

 

Originally published in 2017; Updated in 2026.