Description
This Protein Smoothie with Spinach, Protein Powder, and Almond Milk is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with protein, vitamins, and antioxidants, it’s a satisfying breakfast or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the almond milk, protein powder, spinach, banana, blueberries, almond butter, flaxseed, and cinnamon to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add Ice: Add ice cubes to thicken if desired and blend again.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen spinach if fresh isn’t available.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a few drops of maple syrup or honey if needed.
- Use plant-based protein powder for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
