Description
A quick and easy smoothie blending frozen berries, fresh spinach, and protein powder for a nourishing boost that tastes like a treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup (30g) fresh baby spinach
- 1 scoop (approx. 30g) protein powder (vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based)
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 small ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (7g) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Measure ingredients: 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 cup fresh baby spinach, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 small ripe banana, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using), 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional), and a handful of ice cubes.
- Pour almond milk into the blender first to help blades spin freely and blend ingredients evenly.
- Add spinach followed by frozen berries to prevent greens from getting stuck under the blades.
- Add protein powder and sprinkle chia seeds on top. Add banana for creaminess and sweetness.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to chill and thicken the smoothie; adjust amount based on preferred consistency.
- Start blending on low speed for 15 seconds to break things up, then increase to high for 45 seconds until smooth. Stop and scrape sides with a spatula if needed, then blend again for 10 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired, pulsing once or twice to mix. If too thick, add a splash more almond milk.
- Serve immediately in a glass or travel cup.
Notes
Add liquids first to prevent blender blades from getting jammed. Pulse at the start to break down spinach gently. Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess. If blender struggles with frozen berries, let them thaw for 5 minutes before blending. Store smoothie in airtight container in fridge up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. Avoid freezing after blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12
- Calories: 250280
- Sugar: 1520
- Sodium: 150200
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 0.51
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 79
- Protein: 2025
Keywords: berry smoothie, spinach smoothie, protein smoothie, healthy breakfast, quick smoothie, green smoothie, dairy-free smoothie, gluten-free smoothie