1-First, add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender in this order: the ice, 1/2 frozen medium banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 cups baby spinach, 4 fresh mint leaves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup milk or a non-dairy alternative. If you’re using xanthan gum, toss in that 1/8 teaspoon too. This setup helps everything mix smoothly without clumping.

2-Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy it usually takes about a minute. Pour it into a glass and top with whipped cream or cacao nibs if you want that extra flair. For a twist, substitute vanilla ice cream for the Greek yogurt to make it feel more like a traditional shake, but keep it light with the fresh mint.

3-First step: Gather and prepare all ingredients, like washing the baby spinach and freezing the banana ahead if needed. Second step: Load them into the blender as listed above. Third step: Blend until smooth, adjusting as you go for the perfect texture.

4-Fourth step: Taste and tweak if it’s not minty enough, add more leaves. Fifth step: Pour and garnish right away. Throughout, you can make swaps for dietary needs, like different milks for a vegan option. I love how flexible this is; last time, I added a bit more vanilla for my spouse, and it became our new favorite.