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Green protein smoothie is healthy and dairy-free. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Smoothies are one of my favorite go to breakfast ideas. They’re quick, easy, and I almost always have all the ingredients on hand. This green smoothie is a great way to get in your protein and greens. It’s also filing, so you will feel satisfied for a while too!
What are the benefits of spinach?
Spinach is low in carbs but high in insoluble fiber, which may help with digestion. It’s also packed with carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
Like most smoothies, everything gets tossed into the blender and this one is no different. Smoothies are very low maintenance which makes them desirable in my book.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Healthy, with no added sugar
- Made in only a few minutes
- Great for kids
- Great way to sneak in vegetables
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Vanilla protein powder
- Banana
- Baby spinach
How to make this recipe
1 – Place the almond milk, protein powder, frozen banana chunks, and fresh spinach in the blender.
2 – Blend until all the ingredients are well blended. I like to blend until my spinach is fully blended, or close too. I don’t like drinking my smoothies with chunks of spinach, so I usually blend for at least a full minute.
After blending you’ll have a beautiful green smoothie. The spinach makes your smoothie green, but it won’t taste like spinach. This is a great way to get fresh veggies into your diet.
What are good smoothie toppings?
Chia seeds, hemp seeds, bee pollen and flax seeds are great toppings for your smoothie.
Calories per serving (1 smoothie): 265
Dairy-Free Green Protein Smoothie
Green protein smoothie is healthy and dairy-free. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, Use your favorite brand
- 1 medium banana, cut into chunks and frozen
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Add almond milk, protein powder, banana chunks and spinach into blender.
- Blend for a full minute, or until the spinach is broken down and the smoothie is smooth with no banana or spinach chunks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 261mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 13gSugar: 14gProtein: 27g
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Enjoy!
Annie @ Annie's Noms
I could just do with one of these now, what a great post workout pick me up! I always have spinach in the house and add it to everything, so will be making this smoothie ASAP!
simplylowcal
Thanks, Annie. I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
I used to make a green smoothie for breakfast almost every morning. I need to start that up again, because this is looking so good right now!!
simplylowcal
It really is a great way to wake up. 🙂
Liz
I’ve been waking up SO hungry lately so I love this recipe for those mornings!! Perfect way to fill me up with good ingredients!
simplylowcal
Thanks, Liz. 🙂
Toni
I loved it! So refreshing and delicious! Even my kids enjoyed it!
simplylowcal
That’s great, Toni. 🙂
kim
Love this recipe! These were so easy with great flavor! Will definitely be making again!
simplylowcal
Thanks, Kim! 🙂
World In Eyes
Hi Erika, this Green protein smoothie looks good, really mouth is watering…..
simplylowcal
Thank you!