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High Protein Green Smoothie - A Quick, Filling, and Fresh Breakfast

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk, oat milk, or soy milk)
  • 1 large handful baby spinach (about 1 packed cup)
  • 1 frozen banana (sliced before freezing for easier blending)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk for extra creaminess)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey, pea, or soy)
  • 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for fiber and omega-3s)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
  • Ice cubes as needed (3–5, for thicker texture)
  • Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or a date, if needed)
  • Pinch of cinnamon or a squeeze of lemon (optional, for brightness)

Method
 

  1. Add liquids first. Pour almond milk into the blender. Starting with liquid helps everything blend smoothly and prevents clumping.
  2. Layer in the greens. Add the spinach on top of the milk so the blades pull it down and break it up quickly.
  3. Add the protein and creamy elements. Scoop in Greek yogurt and protein powder. This builds a silky base and keeps the texture rich.
  4. Drop in the frozen fruit. Add your frozen banana slices. Frozen banana chills and thickens the smoothie without needing lots of ice.
  5. Boost with fats and fiber. Add nut butter and chia seeds. These make the smoothie more filling and help with blood sugar balance.
  6. Flavor it. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon or a squeeze of lemon if you like. These small touches make it taste bright and rounded.
  7. Blend until silky. Start on low, then move to high for 30–45 seconds until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add a couple of ice cubes and blend again.
  8. Taste and adjust. If you want more sweetness, add a little honey, maple syrup, or a pitted date. Blend again for a few seconds.
  9. Serve right away. Pour into a large glass. For a to-go option, use an insulated cup to keep it cold.