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7 Comments · May 9, 2018

My Favorite Green Protein Smoothie

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Just five ingredients stand between you and my favorite green protein smoothie. This vibrant smoothie packs 20+ grams of plant-based protein, plus multiple servings of both fruit and vegetables.

My Favorite Green Protein Smoothie

I go through phases with smoothies. One month, it's blueberries or bust, another month it's cauliflower + peanut butter, and yet another it's all about the raspberries.

But there's one smoothie that resurfaces time and time again.

Trusty, versatile, energizing, and GREEN. ♥

It's my favorite green protein smoothie, and it's a meal in and of itself. It boasts a cool 20+ grams of plant-based protein and multiple servings of both fruit and vegetables. And it's huge—like 32-ish ounces huge.

To make it, you'll need:

Two bananas. I recommend using frozen bananas but you can use fresh in a pinch and simply toss in a handful of ice cubes to cool the smoothie.

Several handfuls of baby spinach. More is more here, so don't be shy. Grab heaps of the leafy stuff and pack it into your blender.

A couple scoops of pumpkin seed protein powder (or other mild-flavored plant-based protein).

A cup or two of liquid. I use half almond milk and half filtered water. For a super creamy smoothie, use all plant-based milk; for a lighter smoothie, use all filtered water.

A spoonful (or two) of sunflower butter.

My Favorite Green Protein Smoothie
My Favorite Green Protein Smoothie

Pack it all into your blender, and blend on high until super smooth and creamy.

This recipe makes enough to serve two people as a light snack, but I tend to drink it all by myself for an energizing, post-workout breakfast.

My Favorite Green Protein Smoothie

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My Favorite Green Protein Smoothie

Course Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 very large smoothie
Author Ashley

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe, peeled, and speckled bananas*
  • 3 large handfuls baby spinach or to taste
  • 1–2 cups liquid, as needed to blend (I use ½ almond milk and ½ water)
  • 2 scoops (1 serving) pumpkin seed protein powder (or other mild-flavored plant-based protein)
  • 1–2 tablespoons sunflower seed butter or nut/seed butter of choice
  • Optional Add-Ins: vitamin c powder, pure vanilla extract, etc.

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a glass.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*I recommend using frozen bananas, but in a pinch, you can use un-frozen and simply add in a handful of ice cubes to cool the smoothie. Also, if you're not a fan of banana, substitute fresh or frozen mango in its place.

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  1. Megan says

    May 10, 2018 at 6:44 am

    It's the same with me- I always come back to green smoothies! I like to rotate the greens I use- spinach, kale, collards, chard, etc. to get a mix of nutrients. Usually I add berries in my smoothies, and I like them extra thick, so I only use a little liquid.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 10, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Green smoothies are the tried and true, aren't they? And here you on the thick smoothies—the best!

      Reply
  2. Jenna says

    May 10, 2018 at 7:45 am

    Would like to make this but do not like bananas.
    What other options do you suggest.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 10, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Hi, Jenna! See the recipe notes for a replacement suggestion.

      Reply
  3. Celeste Jackson says

    May 14, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for breakfast this morning, delicious....I love how simple it is too! It's one way to get Mike to eat his spinach ;)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 15, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! :)

      Reply
  4. Stef says

    May 15, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    This green smoothie looks delish!
    Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply

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