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Protein Spinach Smoothie with Banana and Chia Seeds Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Smoothie
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Protein Smoothie with Spinach, Protein Powder, and Almond Milk is a quick and nutritious recipe perfect for a healthy breakfast or post-workout boost. Packed with greens, protein, and optional superfoods like chia seeds, it’s designed to fuel your day with vitamins, minerals, and sustained energy. The smoothie is naturally creamy, lightly sweetened with banana and honey, and customizable to fit your taste and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 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)

Optional Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, including fresh or frozen spinach, protein powder, almond milk, and any optional components you want to include like banana, seeds, ice, and sweetener.
  2. Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the spinach, protein powder, and almond milk into a blender. If using, add banana, chia or flax seeds, ice, and honey or maple syrup at this stage.
  3. Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed for about 30 to 60 seconds or until fully smooth and creamy, ensuring that the spinach and seeds are completely incorporated.
  4. Check Consistency and Taste: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness if needed—add more almond milk to thin or more ice to thicken; add a bit more honey if desired.
  5. Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk according to preference or dietary needs.
  • Using frozen spinach can make the smoothie colder and thicker without the need for additional ice.
  • Protein powder flavor can be adjusted based on taste preference, vanilla being most versatile.
  • For vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey as a sweetener.
  • This smoothie is best consumed immediately to enjoy fresh nutrients and avoid oxidation.

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