Description
A refreshing and nutritious green smoothie packed with protein to kickstart your day and assist in muscle recovery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 big handful of spinach or kale
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Optional: chia seeds, frozen zucchini, dark cocoa powder, honey, dates
Instructions
- Dump the greens in the blender first.
- Pour in the milk.
- Add the protein powder, frozen banana, avocado, yogurt, and any extras.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
- If too thick, add more milk; if too runny, add more frozen ingredients.
- Serve in your favorite cup and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier texture, always include at least one frozen ingredient. Blend the greens with the liquids first to avoid leafy bits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg