Healthy Berry Green Protein Smoothie
A quick and nourishing smoothie blending fresh spinach, frozen mixed berries, banana, protein powder, and almond milk for a refreshing energy boost.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 scoop vanilla-flavored whey or plant-based protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A handful of ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Slice the ripe banana into chunks.
- Place the 2 cups of spinach and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk into your blender first.
- Add 1 cup frozen mixed berries, sliced banana, and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Optionally, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Blend on high speed until creamy and lump-free, about 1-2 minutes. Add more almond milk if too thick.
Notes
Add liquid first to avoid blender jams. Use frozen berries for thickness without watering down. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness. Optional chia seeds add fiber and omega-3s. Avoid overblending to keep fresh flavor. Can substitute kale for spinach or oat milk for almond milk. For low-carb, skip banana and use avocado or cucumber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 16
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 20
Keywords: healthy smoothie, protein smoothie, green smoothie, berry smoothie, spinach smoothie, quick breakfast, energy boost