Description
This Protein Smoothie is the perfect way to fuel your day with a healthy boost of protein, greens, and essential nutrients. Made with fresh spinach, protein powder, and almond milk, this smoothie is not only packed with plant-based protein but also rich in vitamins and minerals. It’s an excellent choice for a post-workout recovery, a quick breakfast, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or 1/2 cup frozen spinach)
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or your preferred flavor)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1/2 banana (for natural sweetness, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional for extra fiber and omega-3s)
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, for a thicker texture)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender:
Place the spinach, protein powder, almond milk, banana (if using), chia or flax seeds (if using), and ice (if using) into a blender. - Blend:
Blend on high until the smoothie is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. - Taste and Adjust:
Taste the smoothie and add honey or maple syrup if you’d like it sweeter. Blend again to combine. - Serve:
Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, make sure to choose a plant-based protein powder.
- You can swap the almond milk with coconut milk, oat milk, or any other dairy-free milk of your choice.
- Add a handful of frozen berries for extra flavor and antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0g