Description
A delicious and nutritious Protein-Packed Green Smoothie to energize your day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 medium banana, frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh spinach, frozen banana, almond milk, protein powder, almond butter, chia seeds, and honey if using.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use frozen spinach instead of fresh.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, such as oat or soy milk.
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg