⏱ 5 min totalSpinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie
Per 1 serving · 463 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g19% of calories
- Carbs64g72% of calories
- Fat3.5g9% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie (463 g) has 325 calories, with 17 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (72% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (73% DV) and Vitamin A (46% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Dietary fiber73%
- Vitamin A46%
- Vitamin E22%
- Vitamin K224%
- Thiamine27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C16%
- Niacin13%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Choline12%
- Selenium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup Almond milk
½ tbsp Maple syrup
1 ½ tbsp Cocoa powder
¼ package (10 oz) Spinach
½ medium Banana
¾ cup Black beans
Directions
- 1
Drain and rinse the black beans well.
- 2
Add almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, spinach, banana, and the rinsed beans to a blender or food processor.
- 3
Blend until very smooth and creamy, 45–60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 4
If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons more almond milk; adjust sweetness with a little more maple syrup if desired.
- 5
Serve immediately while cold.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (463 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 418 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 269 μg | 224% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 43% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) | 236 μg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 68 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 283 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1,292 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 180 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 318 mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 9 μg | 16% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 15 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,010 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 19 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 7 g | — |
| Theobromine | 167 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 325 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 62minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 39minCycling (moderate)
- 27minRunning (6 mph)
- 46minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie?
One serving of Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie (1 serving) has 325 calories, which works out to 70 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie?
401 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie?
14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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