Maya Chen
A “witchy” smoothie with hidden greens, dark berries, and spooky fruit “eyeballs”—bold, creamy, and naturally sweet for a perfect Halloween sip!
Recipe Snapshot
- 🍽️ Serves: 2
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🧙♀️ Difficulty: Easy
- 💰 Cost Estimate: $2.00 per serving
Clever Tip:
Make “eyeballs” by stuffing blueberries inside lychees or grapes—let them float for extra Halloween fun!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Vibrant purple color—spooky but nutrient-dense
- No added sugar: sweet from fruit only
- Spinach is invisible—great for picky kids
- Perfect for Halloween breakfast or party drinks
Ingredient Notes
- Spinach: Adds nutrients, blends in with berries
- Frozen mixed berries: Deep purple color and sweet flavor
- Banana: For creaminess and sweetness
- Greek yogurt: Protein and thick texture
- Orange juice: Bright, tangy flavor and more sweetness
- Optional: Lychees & blueberries or grapes for “eyeballs”
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup baby spinach
- ▢ 1 frozen banana
- ▢ 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
- ▢ 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- ▢ 3/4 cup orange juice
- ▢ 1/2 cup ice (optional, for thickness)
- ▢ 2 lychees and 2 blueberries (or grapes) for “eyeballs”
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add spinach, banana, berries, yogurt, orange juice, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and brilliant purple.
- Pour into glasses. Gently place a blueberry inside each lychee (or a grape in a lychee) and float on top as “eyeballs.”
- Serve immediately for maximum spooky delight!
Helpful Tips
- Use ripe banana for extra natural sweetness
- If too thick, add more orange juice
- For colder, thicker smoothie, use more frozen berries or ice
Expert Tips for the Best Results
- Freeze fruit ahead for a frostier texture
- Add a scoop of protein powder for meal-worthy smoothie bowls
- Spinach “disappears” in flavor and color—kids won’t notice!
Meal Prep & Freezing Tips
- Prep Ahead: Assemble and freeze fruit and greens in zip bags for instant blending
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh; smoothies can separate if stored more than 12 hours
- Freezing: Freeze in popsicle molds for a Halloween snack
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use kale? Yes, but flavor and color may change
- Dairy-free? Use plant yogurt
- How to make sweeter? Add a pitted date or more ripe fruit
- Make it a bowl? Blend extra thick and add festive toppings
Conclusion
Wicked Purple Green Smoothies are spooky, healthy, and so much fun—blend some magic for your Halloween breakfast or party!
Wicked Purple Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 baby spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 baby spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 recupand frozen mixed berries d
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt a
- 0.75 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup ice
- 2 lychees
- 2 blueberries or grapes for eyeballs
Instructions
- Add spinach, banana, berries, yogurt, orange juice, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and purple.
- Pour into glasses and float a blueberry in each lychee (or a grape in a lychee) as “eyeballs”.
- Serve cold, enjoy!
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Use ripe banana for extra natural sweetness
- If too thick, add more orange juice
- For colder, thicker smoothie, use more frozen berries or ice
Expert Tips for the Best Results
- Freeze fruit ahead for a frostier texture
- Add a scoop of protein powder for meal-worthy smoothie bowls
- Spinach “disappears” in flavor and color—kids won’t notice!
