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Arugula Smoothie

Published: May 14, 2023 · Modified: Jan 31, 2024 by Nataša · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This arugula smoothie will kick-start your day! This green powerhouse smoothie is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, and it’s made in 5 minutes!

Arugula smoothie in a jar on a serving tray.

This arugula banana smoothie has simple ingredients, easy preparation, and it tastes so good!

Some other dairy-free smoothie options are mango apple smoothie or pineapple mango smoothie.

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  • Ingredients
  • Why this Recipe Works
  • Instructions
  • What are Arugula Benefits
  • Can You Taste Arugula in this Smoothie
  • Expert Tips and Tricks
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • FAQ
  • Other Dairy-free Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love
  • Related Smoothie Recipes
  • Recipe

Ingredients

Arugula smoothie ingredients.
  • Banana: I used one fresh banana as a base for this smoothie. This will create a creamy and smooth consistency.
  • Baby arugula leaves: I used fresh arugula leaves. Make sure you don’t pack it too tightly into a cup when measuring.
  • Apple: I used pink lady apple. I like to peel and core my apple due to added texture in the smoothie. You can leave the apple skin if you prefer, but make sure you wash it properly.
  • Pineapple chunks: I used frozen pineapple chunks. It’s easier to have on hand and more accessible than fresh pineapple. If you want to use fresh pineapple, I suggest using less liquid.
  • Liquid: I used the combo of organic mango juice and water. Mango juice will add additional sweetness and flavor to this smoothie.
  • Lemon juice: I used a little bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice. I would not suggest substituting it with the lemon juice concentrate. The flavor won’t be the same.
  • Matcha powder: A little bit of matcha powder will go longs ways. This will give this smoothie that additional oomph.

See recipe card for quantities.

Why this Recipe Works

  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Packed with nutrients
  • 5 minutes to make
  • Delicious
  • Creamy and refreshing

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a jar or bowl and add your favorite toppings.
Arugula banana smoothie in jars on a metal serving tray.
Arugula smoothie in a jar head-on shot.

What are Arugula Benefits

Some of the health benefits of arugula are:

  • Good source of vitamin A, C, and K
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Rich in folates
  • It may improve the immune system
  • It may improve bone health

Read the following article about arugula nutrition and health benefits to learn more.

Can You Taste Arugula in this Smoothie

Compared to other greens, you can taste the arugula in this smoothie. Arugula has a distinctive tart, peppery, and slightly bitter taste. You will also notice that if you use baby arugula leaves, they have a mild flavor than the mature arugula.

If you’ve never had arugula before, I suggest starting with half a cup for this recipe. Once you blend all ingredients, add more arugula leaves if you want.

The arugula taste is not overpowering in this arugula smoothie due to the pineapple and other fruit that we used in this recipe. The flavor combo is perfect.

Adding arugula to your smoothies is a great way to incorporate these leafy greens into your meal plan.

Expert Tips and Tricks

  • When measuring arugula leaves, don’t pack them too tightly in the cup. Each cup with arugula leaves has approximately 20g, so use a kitchen scale if you want to be precise.
  • If you prefer a thick smoothie, add liquid gradually until you reach desired consistency.

Substitutions and Variations

  • Use different greens: For arugula substitute, feel free to use other leafy greens, like spinach or kale.
  • Banana substitute: If you are not a fan of bananas, use avocado instead. Please note that you may need to add sweetener since banana is a natural sweetener.
Arugula smoothie head-on closeup shot.

FAQ

What can I use instead of arugula in a smoothie?

Any leafy greens will work great, like spinach, kale, or collard greens.

Why is arugula a superfood?

Due to being rich in antioxidants, vitamins and supporting your immune system, among other things, arugula is considered a superfood.

Other Dairy-free Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

  • Pineapple Mango Smoothie
  • Blue Spirulina Smoothie
  • Sour Apple Smoothie
  • Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
  • The Best Green Smoothie Recipe
  • Mango Apple Smoothie

Related Smoothie Recipes

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    Sour Apple Smoothie
  • Green smoothie in a small jar.
    The Best Green Smoothie Recipe
  • Blue spirulina in a small jar on a marble coaster.
    Blue Spirulina Smoothie
  • Mango apple smoothie in jars.
    Mango Apple Smoothie

Recipe

Arugula banana smoothie in a jar.

Arugula Smoothie

Nataša
This arugula smoothie will kick-start your day! This green powerhouse smoothie is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, and it's made in 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup baby arugula leaves
  • 1 apple (peeled and cored)
  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup mango juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
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Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until combined. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Pour into a jar or bowl.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fresh fruit, like pineapple chunks, apples, blueberries, different seeds, like chia seeds or hemp seeds, or granola for the toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 7gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 977IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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