Evergreen High Protein Smoothie (Printable)
A refreshing green smoothie with leafy greens, fruits, protein, and healthy fats—perfect for quick nutrition anytime.
# List of ingredients:
→ Greens & Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
02 - 1 small ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
→ Protein & Liquids
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
07 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, whey or plant-based
→ Healthy Fats & Add-ins
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
11 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, optional
# Steps:
01 - Add spinach, banana, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, and almond milk to blender container.
02 - Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, and almond butter to blender.
03 - Add honey or maple syrup and fresh grated ginger if using.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
05 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional milk or sweetener if desired. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The protein keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy feeling
- It sneaks in two cups of spinach without tasting like a salad
- Frozen fruit means you can skip the ice and keep the flavor concentrated
02 -
- Frozen banana makes this thick enough to eat with a spoon. I keep a bag of peeled chunks in my freezer just for smoothies.
- Protein powder quality matters here. Cheap brands leave a chalky aftertaste that no amount of fruit can hide.
03 -
- A splash of orange juice instead of almond milk creates the most gorgeous tropical flavor profile
- Add the protein powder last so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the blender cup