Easiest Green Protein Smoothie
This easy green protein smoothie uses just 5-simple ingredients like spinach and protein powder, and can be made in just 5-minutes. Throw everything in the blender, give it a whir, and you’ll be sipping on this powerhouse smoothie in no time. Let me show you how easy it is to make!
Just a Really Simple Green Protein Smoothie
Packed with protein, this green smoothie is loaded with feel-good ingredients, but tastes like a treat. I’m personally a big fan of green smoothies (hello matcha protein shake, lettuce smoothie, and green glowing smoothie!), and this high protein green smoothie is definitely a morning staple in my house. Just like all my easy smoothie recipes, this one is easy to make with simple ingredients, so let’s get to it.
Process & Tips
All you need to do is add all your ingredients to a blender and let it work its magic. Before you know it you’ll be sipping on a delicious, nutrient dense protein shake!
Tip: Be sure to use a protein powder that you like the taste of, as it will significantly influence the taste of the smoothie.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Frozen banana: You can also use fresh banana along with extra ice in place of frozen banana in this recipe. The banana adds some natural sweetness and thickness to the smoothie.
- Baby spinach: I like to use tender, non-bitter greens like baby spinach for green smoothies, but you can use any greens you like that blend easily and work well with these other ingredients. Some baby kale would work well in addition to, or in place of, spinach here too.
- Peanut butter: Use almond butter in its place, or sunflower seed butter for a nut free option.
- Chia seeds: The chia seeds really help to thicken up this smoothie. If you don’t have them or don’t like them, you can skip them in this recipe.
- Unsweetened milk of choice: Any milk will work great in this recipe. I used traditional milk, but you can almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, or oat milk. If you like a thinner consistency in your smoothies, add more milk.
- Ground flax seed: I find it easier to use ground flax seed but you could also add whole flax seeds if you have a high speed blender.
- Vanilla protein powder: You can use any protein powder you like the taste of. To keep this recipe vegan friendly, be sure to use a plant-based. To keep this recipe paleo friendly, be sure to use a grain-free and dairy-free protein powder.
Tip: If using fresh bananas in place of frozen, be sure to add ice to the blender for better texture.
Easiest Green Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 3/4 cup milk of choice,
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Notes
- For tips & substitutions, see blog post above.
- Nutrition information calculated using whey protein powder.
