Description
Start your day energized with this Green Protein Smoothie, a delicious and nutritious blend packed with frozen mango, peanut butter, spinach, chia seeds, ground flax, and your favorite vanilla protein powder. This banana-free smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and ready in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or a quick health boost. It’s great for those who want a filling, protein-rich breakfast or snack that can be easily adapted to vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegetarian diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach, or ¾ cup frozen spinach
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen mango, heaping
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or to taste
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (collagen or vanilla whey protein powder), or ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½–1 cup water, or to achieve desired texture
Instructions
- Add spinach and almond milk: Place the spinach and unsweetened almond milk into your blender. Blend until smooth with no visible chunks of spinach to ensure a creamy base without leafy textures.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend: Add the frozen mango, peanut butter, protein powder, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture: Check the consistency of the smoothie. If it is too thick, gradually add water ½ cup at a time or some ice cubes, then blend again until you reach your preferred texture.
- Serve immediately: Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and nutritional benefits.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; you can substitute protein powders and plant-based milks to match dietary preferences.
- Using fresh or frozen spinach both works well; frozen spinach can make the smoothie colder and thicker.
- For a vegan option, use a plant-based protein powder and skip Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the peanut butter quantity to control fat content and flavor strength.
- Adding water or ice helps customize the smoothie’s thickness to your liking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green protein smoothie, banana-free smoothie, healthy breakfast, vegan smoothie, gluten free smoothie, spinach smoothie, mango smoothie, protein powder smoothie, quick smoothie recipe
